Course & Elevation

The Almaty Marathon starts and finishes in Central Park, featuring a scenic route through the city's downtown, along Turgen Gorge, and through the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. The course offers stunning views of snow-capped peaks, particularly the Assy Plateau, while running through a mix of urban streets and park trails. Moderate elevation gain is spread throughout the course, with the most challenging sections occurring between kilometers 18-28 in the gorge area.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 16°C

Humidity 55%

Rain Chance 35%

Spring weather in Almaty during April is generally mild with warming temperatures as the month progresses. Occasional showers are possible, but most runners enjoy pleasant conditions with clear skies and mountain views.

Registration

Registration Opens January

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost 15,000-25,000 KZT

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Almaty Marathon is one of Central Asia's largest marathons with participants traveling from across the region and internationally.
▸ The race takes runners through Turgen Gorge, one of Kazakhstan's most beautiful natural areas with pristine mountain scenery.
▸ Almaty, once the capital of Kazakhstan, sits at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, creating a dramatic natural backdrop for the race.
▸ The marathon is part of Kazakhstan's national sports strategy to promote healthy lifestyles and international sporting events in the country.

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