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Astana Half Marathon

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calendar_today 31 May, 2026

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sell $36.65 – $430.00

About the Event

The Astana Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 31 May 2026 starting and finishing at Independence Square in Astana, Kazakhstan. This event is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), with courses certified to World Athletics standards. Distances include a half marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, 10 km Nordic Walking, and an Ekiden Relay (21.1 km, 4 members per team, at least one female mandatory). The half marathon course runs along the wide, straight avenues of the capital for a fast, rhythmic, high‑speed experience.

Distance / Event Time Limit Age Categories
Half Marathon (21.1 km) 2 hours 18‑24, 25‑29, 30‑39, 40‑49, 50‑59, 60‑69, 70+
10 km Race Not specified 15‑17, 18+
Nordic Walking (10 km) Not specified 15+
Ekiden Relay (21.1 km) Not specified 15+ (4 members, at least one female)

Entry fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Starter kits will be issued on 29‑30 May 2026 in Astana (exact address to be announced later). No starter kits will be issued at the start area. For more information, contact info@almaty‑marathon.kz or +7 (727) 311 5185.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$43.25

Half Marathon Relay ( Team of 4 )

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$430.00

10K

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$43.25

10K Nordic Walking

May 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$36.65

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Astana.

thermostat Temperature
7.0° / 19.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
3.2° / 14.7°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 36m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.9 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
14.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.2)
humidity_mid Humidity
54.0%
wb_twilight Sunrise
04:21
nightlight Sunset
20:15

About Astana

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Astana, in the north of Kazakhstan on the banks of the Esil river, is the capital and the second largest city of the country. Modern Astana is a planned city, designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. It is home to a range of futuristic buildings, including many skyscrapers.

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