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Almaty Marathon

Road Running and Nordic Walking covering 10 km to 42.2 km with up to 195 m D+ in Almaty, Kazakhstan

LocationAlmaty, KazakhstanShow on map(43.2500° N, 76.9167° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +195 m

Almaty Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Almaty, KZ focused on Road Running and Nordic Walking. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Relay.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +195 m D+), Marathon (Ekiden) (42.2 km, +195 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Nordic Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (almaty-marathon.kz).

Official website
Almaty Marathon in Almaty (Work: "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryRelay

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+195 m165 m - 247 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Ekiden)Road Running42.2 km+195 m168 m - 211 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m171 m - 211 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m174 m - 193 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Nordic Walking 10 kmNordic Walking10 km+45 m177 m - 196 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+195 m D+
Elevation loss
-195 m D-
Altitude range
165 m - 247 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+195 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS43.2500° N, 76.9167° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 165 m to 247 m above sea level (+195 m D+, -195 m D-)

Peak: 247 m·at 25.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
165 m192 m220 m247 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km247 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Almaty Marathon take place?

Almaty Marathon takes place in Almaty, KZ (start area at coordinates 43.25° N, 76.9167° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Almaty Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +195 m D+), Marathon (Ekiden) (42.2 km, +195 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Nordic Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Almaty Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +195 m of elevation gain and -195 m of elevation loss, ranging between 165 m and 247 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Almaty Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (almaty-marathon.kz).