Course & Elevation
The Galaxy Vladivostok Marathon, also known as the Vladivostok International Marathon or Bridges of Vladivostok, is a hilly road marathon in the Russian Far East, held on a Saturday in late September. It is organised by the running club RunDnsRun with the DNS group, and the organisers call it the only marathon in the Far East on the AIMS international calendar. The marathon was first run in 2016, a year after the first half marathon, and the 10th edition took place in 2026. Since 2025 the start and finish are in the same place, Central Square. From there the 42.2 km course crosses the Zolotoy (Golden) and Russky bridges to Russky Island, turns on Universitetsky Avenue about one kilometre before the turn to the Oceanarium, and comes back the same way. The organisers publish 906 m of climbing for the marathon. The marathon starts at 8:30 am with a time limit of 5 hours 30 minutes and check-point cut-offs. A 28 km, a half marathon, 10K, 7K, 3K and a children's run are held on the same day. The day also includes a Paralympic 500 m run. About 4,245 runners started in 2026.
Course Facts
Weather
Typical climate for the race month — an estimate, not a forecast or a race-day record
16°C
Temperature
77%
Humidity
47%
Rain Chance
Late September in Vladivostok is mild and often damp: afternoon highs average about 20°C and mornings about 14°C, with rain on around 14 days of the month.
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