140th Nekrasov Marathon, dedicated to the day of meeting wintering birds

On November 15, 2026, runners will converge on Nekrasovsky Forest Park for an exhilarating race day featuring distances of 5 km, 10 km, half marathon (21.097 km), and full marathon (42.2 km). The event starts promptly at 10:00 AM with the first wave beginning from a scenic location just off Second Volskaya Street.
Participants will enter through the park's main gate on 2nd Volskaya, passing under traffic lights before heading into lush greenery along winding paths. A short walk of about 200 meters leads runners to the bustling starting line where they can warm up and prepare for their challenge ahead. The course itself winds around beautiful trails within Nekrasovsky Forest Park, offering a mix of woodland scenery and urban views.
Race timing is meticulously recorded manually at each checkpoint along the route, ensuring that all participants' efforts are accurately documented in the finishing protocol. After crossing the finish line, runners can look forward to refueling with an array of refreshments including Chinese Pu-erh tea blended with fresh black currants, Coca-Cola, water, and a variety of dried fruits like apricots, raisins, and dates.
Getting to Nekrasovsky Forest Park is straightforward. The nearest metro station is Nekrasovka, from where buses 722 and 893 can be taken directly to the start area on First Volskaya Street. Alternatively, runners coming from Lyubertsy can use bus routes 722, 723, 726, or 849 for a quick journey to the race venue.
This event promises an unforgettable blend of natural beauty and sporting challenge in Moscow's vibrant atmosphere.