Tashkent International Marathon
The Lowdown
The Tashkent International Marathon is Uzbekistan's largest running event, starting and finishing at HUMO Arena in the capital, Tashkent. First held in 2019, the race has grown into a World Athletics Label Road Race (since 2022) with an AIMS-certified "A"-category course, and the 2026 edition (the eighth) drew more than 15,000 runners from over 30 countries on April 5, timed to coincide with the Navruz spring festival. Runners choose from the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.097 km), 10K, 5K, and shorter fun-run and kids' distances, all sharing the HUMO Arena start and finish. The course loops through central Tashkent past major landmarks, and race-week festivities include an opening ceremony and concert at HUMO Arena the evening before the start. Entry for the 2026 edition cost a flat 300,000 UZS (about 300,000 Uzbekistani som) per participant across all distances, booked online through the organizer's ProRun.uz platform, with separate group applications available for corporate and international teams. The event's title sponsor has varied by year (it has also run as the BYD Tashkent International Marathon), so this record uses the event's consistent neutral name. No date has yet been announced for the next edition, expected in early 2027.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
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HUMO Arena (start/finish)
Amir Timur Square
Independence Square (Mustaqillik Maydoni)
Tashkent TV Tower
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
UZ
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Marathon and half marathon entrants must be 18 or older on race day
- Younger participants may enter the 10K, 5K, and fun-run distances with a guardian's consent
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID or passport for kit collection
- Signed liability waiver (completed during online registration)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via the organizer's ProRun.uz platform
- Group/team applications for corporate and international entrants
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are generally non-refundable once registration is confirmed; check the current ProRun.uz terms before registering
Bib transfers to another runner are typically not permitted without organizer approval
Race morning start time is 06:00 to avoid the warmest part of the April afternoon
Race kit collection runs in the days before the event at HUMO Arena, with an opening ceremony and concert held the evening before race day
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