Samarkand Marathon 2026

• Until October 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.:

  • Marathon (42 km 195 m): 350,000 UZS

  • Half marathon (21 km 97.5 m): 300,000 UZS

  • 10K: 300,000 UZS

  • 5K: 250,000 UZS

  • 2K: 150,000 UZS

  • 2K Nordic walk: 150,000 UZS

  • Kids’ race 1000 m: 150,000 UZS

  (Indicative exchange rate: €1 ≈ 13,000 soʻm, so 300,000 soʻm ≈ €23)

November 6, 2026:

• 09:00–10:30: Running tour (Registan Square, Samarkand)

• 10:00–20:00: Race kit pickup in Samarkand (location to be announced)

• 10:00–20:00: Samarkand Marathon EXPO in Samarkand (location to be announced)

November 7, 2026:

• 09:00–10:30: Running tour (Registan Square, Samarkand)

• 10:00–20:00: Race kit pickup in Samarkand (location to be announced)

• 10:00–20:00: Samarkand Marathon EXPO in Samarkand (location to be announced)

• 12:00–18:00: Samarkand Marathon Lecture Hall in Samarkand (location to be announced)

• 13:00: Opening of the start/finish village; changing rooms and bag drop open

• 13:15–14:15: Plogging

• 13:30: Opening of the KIDS RUN zone

• 13:45–15:15: KIDS RUN 60 Inclusive, 60, 300, 600, 1000

• 15:15: Closing of the KIDS RUN zone

• 15:15: Warm-up for 2K and 2K Nordic Walk participants

• 15:30: Start of the 2K and 2K Nordic Walk

• 15:50: Course closure for the 2K

• 16:00: Course closure for the 2K Nordic Walk

• 16:00: Warm-up for the 5K and 5K Inclusive

• 16:25: Start of the 5K and 5K Inclusive

• 17:15: Course closure for the 5K and 5K (Inclusive)

• 17:30: Awards ceremony for overall winners (2K, 5K); age-group awards (5K); special-category awards (5K Inclusive)

• 20:00–22:00: Concert

November 8, 2026:

• 07:00: Opening of the start/finish area; all zones begin operating

• 07:45: Warm-up for 10K, 21.1K, 42.2K

• 08:00: Start of the 42.2K

• 08:10: Start of the 21.1K

• 08:30: Start of the 10K

• 10:10: Course closure for the 10K

• 11:10: Course closure for the 21.1K

• 12:00: Awards ceremony for overall winners (10K, 21.1K, 42.2K); age-group awards (10K, 21.1K)

• 14:00: Course closure for the 42.2K

• 14:15: Awards ceremony for age-group winners (42.2K)

• 15:00: Event closes

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All registered participants receive a “participant starter pack”. It includes:

• A long-sleeve T-shirt
• A bag
• A race bib with an individual timing chip

In addition, all runners who finish within the time limit will receive a finisher medal, and participants will be able to enjoy the on-site activities and entertainment.

All races start near Samarkand’s famous Registan Square.

Yes—there will be aid stations along the courses. Solid food and drinks will be available approximately every 3.5 km.

• Marathon and Half marathon: 18+ years old

• 10K: 16+ years old

• 5K: 14+ years old

• 2K and 2K Nordic walk: 12+ years old

• Kids’ races: ages 3 to 11 (depending on the distance, from 60 m to 1000 m)

• 42K race: 6 hours
• 21K race: 3 hours
• 10K race: 90 minutes
• 2K race: 20 minutes
• 5K Nordic walk: 60 minutes

Here are the prizes awarded to the race winners:

For the 42K race (men and women):

• 1st place: 16,000,000 soums

• 2nd place: 15,000,000 soums

• 3rd place: 14,000,000 soums

For the 21K race (men and women):

• 1st place: 12,000,000 soums

• 2nd place: 10,000,000 soums

• 3rd place: 8,000,000 soums

Winners in the other distances will receive prizes from the race partners (you can find the ranking details here). The male and female marathon winners will also receive a special prize: an entry to the Dubai Marathon.

It’s usually quite cool in Samarkand at this time of year—make sure to dress warmly.

Have more questions? You can reach the organizers at: marathon@acdf.uz

Yes. Participants aged 12 to 17 must provide parental consent.