On 26 October 2025, Turkistan will host the Turkistan Marathon — a running race organised by “Courage to be the First” Corporate Fund for the fourth time. A total of 3000 participants from more than 20 countries will run along the picturesque streets of the ancient city. The Marathon’s start and finish will be located near KaravanSaray Complex, then the route will run along BekzatSattarkhanov Avenue to the airport and back to the finish.
Traditionally, the distances of 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km, 10-km Nordic Walking and 3 km, for children of 10-14 years old are offered tothe participants. The route runs across the beautiful places of Turkistan. The track is flat without any steep rises and slopes, with the elevation of about 70 meters, that’s why it will fit both for the new runners and the experienced ones. Running race offers an opportunity for not only proving oneself in the distance, but also discovering the ancient city with its culture, history and inspiring atmosphere.
The Marathon has an international status: the running race is certified according to the World Athletics Standards and it is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races AIMS. Moreover, the Turkistan Marathon is a part of TAN series Turkic Alliance of Long Runs uniting the largest marathons of the Turkic countries.
Galimzhan Yessenov, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of “Courage to be the First” Corporate Fund
“Starting this year, the Turkistan Marathon has become a part of TAN series — the first alliance of the Turkic people marathons. It is especially symbolic for us that it is Turkistan, a spiritual capital of the Turkic world, which has become a part of this movement. The Marathon unites people, inspires to discover cities, get acquainted with culture and strengthens the positions of the region as a centre of sports and attraction for runners”.
All the finishing runners will get medals, and winners will be awarded valuable prizes.
The registration is open at almaty-marathon.kz.
The event is held with the support of Akim’s Office of Turkistan Region. The title sponsor is Kaspi.kz. The organisers of the Turkistan Marathon are “Courage to be the First” Corporate Fund, Krida Fitness Club and Sh.Yessenov Science and Education Foundation.