The course for the 35th annual Siberia International Marathon has been revealed
Prepare your running shoes, as the XXXV Siberian International Marathon (SIM) is set to return to Omsk, Russia on August 2, 2025. This annual event, held at the confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers, will offer three distances: 3, 10, and 42 kilometers.
The marathon, which was established in 1990, is internationally recognized and attracts athletes from various countries. The 2025 edition will coincide with Omsk City Days and the Saint Ilya festival, adding to the event's festive atmosphere.
While the specific detailed route for the 42.195 km marathon is yet to be released, we know that it will feature some of Omsk's most notable landmarks. Participants can expect to run along Lenin Street, cross the Leningradsky Bridge, pass by Bukholts Square, and run along Irtyishskaya Naberezhnaya, among other iconic locations.
In past years, the marathon has taken runners through the city's historical centre, including Lubinsky Prospekt, Partizanskaya Street, Taube Street, and the Omsk Fortress. The 10-kilometer race, for instance, starts at Sobornaya Square, runs along Naberezhnaya Tuhachevskogo, passes by "Zelyony Ostrov" park, Starozagorodnaya Grove, Kemerovskaya Street, and returns to Sobornaya Square via Tuhachevskogo.
For those interested in the marathon's history, the SFC-11 tournament held in Omsk in an unknown year saw a thrilling victory by Alexander Shlemenko, who defeated Spaniard Guillermo Cadenas. The tournament, like the marathon, took place in Omsk.
For the most up-to-date information about the marathon route, including start and finish points or the course map, we recommend contacting the race organisers directly or checking updates closer to the event date. The marathon headquarters can be found at Konstantin Podbelskiy ul. Pevtsova 1, Omsk.
So, mark your calendars for August 2, 2025, and get ready to experience the Siberian International Marathon in the heart of Omsk, Russia. Whether you're a seasoned marathon runner or a novice, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience.
What sports event are you looking forward to in Omsk, Russia next year? The Siberian International Marathon (SIM) returns on August 2, 2025, offering participants the opportunity to run through the city's iconic landmarks and historic centre, including Lenin Street, Leningradsky Bridge, Bukholts Square, and Irtyishskaya Naberezhnaya.
