Samarkand Marathon 2026 kicks off with children’s races
The Samarkand Marathon 2026 has officially begun in Samarkand.
The competition opened with the Kids Run program, which included an inclusive race for children with disabilities. Children aged 3 to 14 also competed in races ranging from 60 to 1,000 meters.
The day’s program also featured 2 km and 5 km races, attracting thousands of amateur runners alongside professional athletes.
Participants also competed in a 2 km Nordic walking event.
The organizers presented awards to the winners.
On November 8, runners will compete in the full marathon (42.2 km) and the half marathon (21.1 km). A 10 km race will also take place.
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G. Hasanov, photos by A. Isroilov, UzA
