On September 28, Almaty marked the main running event in Central Asia — the Almaty Marathon 2025. The fourteenth marathon became truly historic, setting new records in terms of the number of participants, international representation and sports results on the track.
A new level of mass participation and international participation
From the very early morning, Republic Square began to fill with the energy of thousands of runners. This year, 16,149 athletes from 60 countries took part in the competition. The record number of foreign guests is particularly noted — 1,363 athletes came to Almaty specifically to participate in the race. The most numerous delegations were represented by Russia (513), Kyrgyzstan (180) and China (142). The competitive part of the marathon was no less impressive. New track records were set at two key distances at once.
More than just Running: A Charity Mission
Almaty Marathon is not only a sport, but also an important social initiative.
"Each participant helps to promote sports to the masses and supports the charity projects of the foundation. Together with our partners, we are working to ensure that the level of infant disability in Kazakhstan is lower, and the accessibility of sports for children is higher," - Galimzhan Yessenov
Thus, the Almaty Marathon once again confirmed its status as the largest and most significant running start in Central Asia, bringing together thousands of people for the sake of sports and good deeds.
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