National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The marathon was organized in order to attract the attention of the international community to the environmental problems of the region and promote a healthy lifestyle. 2,000 people took part in the race with distances of 5, 10 and 21 km, including participants from Great Britain and Scotland.

Following the results of the marathon, not only the winning athletes, but also their coaches were awarded for the first time.
 

Men’s Winners:

5 km race:
1st place - Eldor Botirov
2nd place - Alibek Salimov
3rd place - Ruslan KHajiyev

10 km race:
1st place - Bekzod Boymatov
2nd place - Hasan Mirsoatov
3rd place - Oybek Mamatkomilov

21 km race:
1st place - Otabek Toshquvvatov
2nd place - Bakhtiyor Utkirov
3rd place - Bunyod Muhitdinov

Women’s Winners:

5 km race:
1st place - Arofatkhon Imomaliyeva
2nd place - Sadafbonu Nusratilloyeva
3rd place - Dilafruz Mirozimova

10 km race:
1st place - Mohinabonu Komilova
2nd place - Sabrinabonu Komilova
3rd place - Muhayyo Muhammadjonova

21 km race:
1st place - Azizakhon Mirzakbarova
2nd place - Yekaterina Tunguskova
3rd place - Madina Urinboyeva

For information: four major marathons have been held in the Aral Sea region this year. Among them are the Aral Sea Eco Race on April 18 in Muynak, the "Aral Sea Eco Marathon" on June 23, the "Barsa-Kelmes" race on September 14-15 and the Nukus Marathon on November 10. Such marathons are organized annually and play an important role in improving environmental culture.