Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan

On February 21, the Youth Affairs Agency hosted a press conference attended by leading national and international media representatives. The event was dedicated to one of the largest sports events in Central Asia – the VII Tashkent International Marathon.

Main Event Details

 

• Main race day: April 13
• Distances:
• Marathon (42 km)
• Half marathon (21 km)
• 10 km run

 

This year, the marathon route has been updated and will pass through roads adjacent to "New Uzbekistan" Park.

 

Pre-Marathon Events – April 12

 

A series of special races will take place at Magic City Park, including:

 

• Kids Run (Children’s Race)
• Inclusive Race for People with Disabilities
• 3 km race
• Nordic Walking Competition

 

All events will start at 8:00 AM.

🏆 Prize Fund

 

The total prize fund for the VII Tashkent International Marathon is 639 million UZS.
Additionally, athletes who set a new national record in the marathon will receive 15 million UZS, and those who do so in the half marathon will be awarded 10 million UZS.

 

Who Can Participate?

 

The marathon is open to everyone, regardless of nationality. Both professional athletes and amateur runners are welcome to join.

 

Participants can choose from the following races:
✔️ Marathon (42 km)
✔️ Half Marathon (21 km)
✔️ 10 km Run
✔️ 3 km Run
✔️ Nordic Walking

 

Men and women aged 15 and older are eligible to participate in all distances.

🏅 Age Categories

 

Participants in the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10 km races will be divided into the following age groups:
✅ 15-34 years old
✅ 35-49 years old
✅ 50 years and older

Each category will have separate winners for men and women. The top three winners in each category will receive valuable prizes from marathon sponsors.

👦 Kids Run for Young Runners

✔️ Children aged 5-9 can participate in a 1 km race
✔️ Children aged 10-14 can participate in a 3 km race

Alongside individual participants, corporate teams, organizations, and sports clubs can also register for the marathon.

🏛 Organizers and Supporters

The marathon is organized by:
🔹 Ministry of Sports of Uzbekistan
🔹 Tashkent City Administration
🔹 Central Asian Running and Walking Academy
🔹 Uzbekistan Athletics Federation
🔹 Central Asian Athletics Association

🔹 Supported by:
✅ Ministry of Defense
✅ Ministry of Health
✅ Ministry of Digital Technologies
✅ Ministry of Internal Affairs
✅ State Customs Committee
✅ Ministry of Emergency Situations
✅ National Guard
✅ "Uzbekneftegaz" JSC
✅ Uzbekistan National TV and Radio Company
✅ National News Agency
✅ Agency of Information and Mass Communications
✅ Republican High School of Sports Excellence in Athletics
✅ Amateur Running Clubs

🌎 International Recognition

The Tashkent Marathon has been officially recognized as an international sporting event and included in the World Athletics competition calendar.

The updated marathon route has been officially certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) with an official "A" category course measurement, ensuring compliance with global standards.

🏁 Marathon Preparation

Organizers are paying special attention to:
✔️ High-quality track covering
✔️ Training of referees and volunteers
✔️ Provision of food zones and medical stations
✔️ International experts will assess event preparation and anti-doping standards compliance

📌 Registration Information

Registration is open on Perfend.com and Yugur.uz and will remain available until April 2, 2025.

💰 Registration Fees

✅ Marathon (42 km): 350,000 UZS
✅ Half Marathon (21 km): 300,000 UZS
✅ 10 km race: 190,000 UZS
✅ 3 km race: 150,000 UZS
✅ Kids Run (1 km): 100,000 UZS
✅ Nordic Walking (1 km): 150,000 UZS

Organizers have allocated special VIP race numbers for silver, gold, and platinum categories.
VIP number prices vary from 200,000 UZS to 1,200,000 UZS, depending on the race distance.

📦 Race Kit Collection
Participants must collect their race kits on April 10-11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Magic City Park, Tashkent (Furqat Street, Beshyog‘och area).
A passport or identification document (for adults and children) is required for race kit collection.

🎽 The Race Kit Includes:
✔️ Bib number with chip
✔️ Four safety pins
✔️ Backpack
✔️ Official marathon T-shirt

🚀 The VII Tashkent International Marathon is set to become one of the most remarkable events of 2025, bringing together runners from around the world!

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