International Marathon held on the shores of Aydarkul

The Arnasoy Marafoni 2026 international running event took place at the Arnasoy Resort complex in Arnasay district of Jizzakh region and along the shores of Aydarkul Lake.

The regional and district administrations organized the sporting event in cooperation with agencies responsible for sports, youth policy, and tourism as part of the Global Run & Walk Challenge project.

Professional athletes, amateur runners, students and international guests took part in the event, competing over distances of 3, 5 and 10 kilometers.

Winners and medalists were determined in each category.

Uchqun Aktamov and Dinara Ozodova were the first to cross the finish line in the 3-kilometer race. Shokhrukh Karimov and Madinabonu Khurozova won the 5-kilometer event, while Nurziyo Begaliyev and Diana Yarasova secured gold medals in the 10-kilometer race.

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Photos by Jamshid Yorbekov, UzA