Approximately 33,500 participants from 25 diverse nations will take part in the Kazan Marathon competition.
May 2, 10:03 ─ Breaking Records with the World's Runners
Get ready for a global running extravaganza this year, as the Kazan Marathon surges ahead, setting a phenomenal new record!
A staggering 33,536 participants from across the globe are set to race! The event will attract runners hailing from:
- Vibrant European states
- Powerful Asian nations
- Exotic African territories
In addition, no less than 83 regions of spectacular Russia will join the fray. Among these, the Nizhny Novgorod region will proudly field a mightyforce of 707 participants, as per the organizers' announcement.
The marathon has an undeniable allure, with the 10km distance being the most popular choice, attracting a whopping 10,714 registrations! This makes up a noteworthy 32% of the total participants.
Here's a rundown of the preferred distances:
- 21.1km (Half Marathon) has captured the heart of 7,650 runners.
- An impressive 6,670 runners boldly aim for the 42.2km (Full Marathon) finish line.
- The 3km distance, perfect for newbies, has been chosen by a staggering 6,031 participants.
As for home-grown talent, the regions with the highest number of runners from Russia are:
- Tatarstan, with an astounding 9,458 participants
- Moscow, boasting 6,716 runners
- The Moscow region with 2,061 participants
- St. Petersburg, with 1,637 athletes
The race's top ten contenders also include:
- The resilient Sverdlovsk region, with 880 participants
- The Samara region, with 878 runners
- Bashkortostan, with 747 participants
- The ambitious Nizhny Novgorod region, brimming with excitement, with 707 participants
- The Perm region, with 646 participants
- The Udmurt Republic, with 480 runners.
Notably, the most runners hail from neighboring Belarus (119 participants), Kazakhstan (81 participants), and Uzbekistan (21 participants).
Interestingly, among the registered participants, 54.23% are men, while a spirited 45.77% are women, ready to defy expectations and push their limits!
The highly anticipated event unfolds on May 3 and 4, with adult runners free to choose between 3, 10, 21.1, and 42.2km distances, and children having the chance to compete in 40, 300, and 600m races!)
As a fascinating side note, the Kazan Marathon also serves as the Russian Championship for the fourth consecutive year.
Enrichment data suggests that marathons worldwide typically offer distances including the 5km run, but in this particular event, it's conspicuously absent from the lineup.
On May 3 and 4, the Nizhny Novgorod region will participate in the Kazan Marathon, with a significant force of 707 runners. This region, one of the 83 regions in Russia participating, will be joining runners from across the globe, totaling 33,536 participants. The 10km distance, most popularly chosen, will be tackled by 10,714 participants, making up 32% of the total participants. Additionally, the Udmurt Republic, with 480 runners, is among the top ten regions with the highest number of runners from Russia. The marathon serves as the Russian Championship for the fourth consecutive year.
