Turkistan Marathon 2025

On October 26, the fourth Turkistan Marathon took place. 3,000 participants ran through the streets of the spiritual capital of the Turkic world. This year, 365 foreigners joined the marathon. This is more than 12% of the total number of participants.

 

The majority of the runners came from the cities of Kazakhstan (2,094). Among them was the oldest participant from Shchuchinsk — 91-year-old Salikha Zigangerova.

 

The top countries by representation included neighboring Kyrgyzstan (147), Uzbekistan (109), and Russia (72). The marathon was also attended by runners from the Asia-Pacific region (12), Europe (16), North and Latin America (4), Africa (3), and the Middle East (2).

 

Participants ran distances of 42.2 km, 21.1 km, 10 km, 10 km Nordic walking, and 3 km (for children aged 10–14). The results are internationally recognized through certifications from World Athletics and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

 

This year, athletes from Uzbekistan set three major course records at once. Andrey Petrov finished the marathon distance in 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 58 seconds. Among women, the 42.2 km course record was set by Ekaterina Tunguskova (2 hours, 40 minutes, and 45 seconds). Alisher Akhmataliyev ran 10 km in 30 minutes and 31 seconds.

 

At the beginning of the year, the Turkistan Marathon joined the first Turkic series of long-distance races, the Turkic Alliance of Long Runs (TAN). 35 marathoners of the alliance ran the marathon and are continuing their running journey across the Turkic world. Upon finishing 5 TAN races, they will receive a unique medal and memories to last a lifetime.