Thousands to Race in Astana's 2025 Half Marathon, Running on a Freshly Laid Track with Over 8,000 Participants
Registration is now open for the Astana Half Marathon, an annual running event in the capital city, attracting residents, runners, and spectators alike. This year, the half marathon route has undergone updates, allowing participants to run past significant city landmarks, such as Independence Square, the "Arhar" and "Sygynak - Mangilik El" bridges, offering panoramic views of "Akorda" and the Yesil River bank, as well as iconic structures like "Bayterek," Abu Dhabi Plaza, and EXPO.
The Astana Half Marathon offers four distances: the 21.1 km (half marathon), 10 km, 10 km for Nordic walking, and a relay race, Ekiden. Professional athletes and runners of all ages are invited to participate. Those who successfully complete the distance within the specified time limits will receive a commemorative finisher's medal.
The registration fee for the 21.1 km and 10 km distances is 16,000 KZT, while the fee for the 10 km Nordic walking is 14,000 KZT, and the Ekiden relay costs 160,000 KZT. Interested participants can register online via the website almaty-marathon.kz.
The Astana Half Marathon is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), ensuring high-quality organization and compliance with international standards. The half marathon courses have been certified according to World Athletics requirements.
The event is organized by the corporate fund "Dare to Be First," which has been promoting mass sports in Kazakhstan since 2012 and hosts over ten sports events annually. Other organizers include the fitness club "Krida" and the Sh. Esenov Academic Scientific Educational Fund.
It's worth noting that the Astana Half Marathon is supported by the Akimat of the city of Astana and the general partner, Halyk Bank. Registration for the Almaty Marathon, the largest running event in Central Asia taking place on September 28, 2025, is also ongoing through the same website.
For those looking for alternative running events in Nur-Sultan, the BI Marathon Nur-Sultan in May 2025 features a route that highlights city landmarks like the Bayterek Tower and Nur-Astana Mosque. Details on the registration process and event support for the BI Marathon Nur-Sultan are not specified in the search results but can be found on the official event website. For accurate and up-to-date information about the Astana Half Marathon 2025, it is recommended to visit the official event website or contact the organizers directly.
I am excited to participate in the Astana Half Marathon, a sports event that takes place annually in the capital city. This year, the half marathon route allows me to run past significant city landmarks, making it an even more memorable experience.
