Turkistan Marathon
Turkistan
,
Kazakhstan
Oct 26
Turkistan Marathon is a large running competition for sports fans, which will be held in a colourful ethnic style. This major running event among the sands of Southern Kazakhstan is imbued with the spirit of the Great Silk Road. The route runs through the picturesque corners of the ancient city of Turkistan and its surroundings. The marathon course features a gentle terrain with a total elevation gain of only around 70 meters, making it accessible for beginners, intermediate runners, and experienced athletes aiming to improve their results. Turkistan Marathon is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), and its courses are certified according to World Athletics standards. The Turkistan Marathon is part of the TAN series — the first international running series of Turkic nations.
13.1
mi
Half marathon
13.1mi
230ft
230ft

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Calculated running time
01:45:29
0
km
22
m
4.33
min/km
1
km
102
m
5.12
min/km
2
km
83
m
4.47
min/km
3
km
11
m
4.23
min/km
4
km
26
m
4.32
min/km
FAQ - Turkistan Marathon 13.1 mi
A major running event among the sands of Southern Kazakhstan, imbued with the spirit of the Great Silk Road. The Turkistan Marathon route runs through the picturesque corners of the ancient city of Turkistan and its surroundings. The half marathon course features a gentle terrain with a total elevation gain of only around 70 meters, making it accessible for beginners, intermediate runners, and experienced athletes aiming to improve their results.
Turkistan Marathon takes place at 26 Oct 2025
Turkistan Marathon takes place in Turkistan, Kazakhstan
Turkistan Marathon: There are a total of 4 courses
The shortest distance available is 1.9 km, and the longest on is 26.2 km
Although there is no general rule for the minimum preparation time, we recommend at least 12 weeks of training for a race like Turkistan Marathon
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