Kazan Marathon 2024: dates, route, distances and awards

Kazan is a majestic city with a long history, located on the banks of the Volga River, the longest river in Europe. The capital of Tatarstan wrote its name in the history of world sports back in 2013, when it hosted the 27th Summer Universiade.

It’s been 11 years now, and the city hasn’t stopped living in sports: every year it hosts the Kazan Marathon, which welcomes participants from different cities and even countries. This time the start will be of special importance, as it will be the jubilee event. Registration for the 10th Kazan Marathon is already closed, we will tell you how it will be held.

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History of the marathon

The 10th marathon is a special number for the organizers, at such moments you want to remember how it all began. The history of races in Kazan begins in 1974, when the first track and field races were held. They were successfully held until October 4, 1992, after this date there was a lull. And after many years, mass jogging around the city returned and gained great popularity – in 2015, the first Kazan Marathon was held.

In 2015, the total number of athletes at three distances (42.2, 21.2 and 5 kilometers) reached the mark of 2246 runners. Over the 10 years, the number of those wishing to be part of this sporting event has only grown. In total, over 150,000 participants from different countries, cities and continents have covered the distances.

Date and time

The marathon takes place from May 10 to 12 at the Central Stadium in Kazan. The main registration flow ended on April 30, and additional registration will be available at the Expo on May 10 and 11, but only if slots are available. Speaking of which, participation in the race is not free, the price depends on the chosen distance:

42.2 km distance – 3500 rubles;
21.1 km distance – 2900 rubles;
10 km distance – 2300 rubles;
3 km distance – 1500 rubles;
TimerKids distance – 900 rubles;
TimerBaby distance – 900 rubles;
30% discount is given to large families, veterans of military operations and pensioners;
100% discount is given to disabled people.

May 10

Almost all day, from 7:00 to 19:00, the Expo works. Getting Start Numbers, as well as the Sports Expo, takes place in the soccer and track and field arena at Central Stadium. All children’s starts are scheduled for this day :

9:30-10:30 a.m. Timerbaby race (ages 2022-2024);
11:00-11:20 Timerkids children’s race (born 2021);
11:30-11:50 Timerkids children’s race (born 2020);
12:00-12:20 Timerkids children’s race (born 2019);
12:30-12:50 Timerkids children’s race (born 2018);
13:00-13:20 Timerkids children’s race (born 2017);
13:30-13:45 Timerkids children’s race (born 2016);
14:00-14:15 Timerkids children’s race (born 2015);
14:30-14:45 Timerkids children’s race (born 2014);
15:00-15:20 Timerkids children’s race. Special Kids.

The day will also feature a running club conference, starting at 13:30 and ending at 18:00. Immediately after it begins the Race Director program for sports event organizers, which will end at 20:00.

May 11

6:00 – The start/finish area will start the earliest in the morning , and with it the locker room and locker room doors will open, closing at 14:00. This is the time for those who go out for the start on the 11th.

As for the rest of us: the exhibition in the soccer and track and field arena of the Central Stadium will be open from 10 am to half past seven in the evening. Registration of new participants and issuance of participant packets for 21.1km and 42.2km takes place at the same time. Now let’s tell you about the starts and finishes:

8:00am – start of the 10km race;
8:40-9:00 – awarding ceremony of winners and prize-winners at the distance of 10 km;
9:40 – finish of the 10 km race;
10:20 – start of the first wave of the 3 km race with “Magnet”;
10:50 – the finish of the race 3 km with “Magnet”;
11:10 – start of the second wave of the race 3 km with “Magnet”;
11:40 – the finish of the race 3 km with “Magnet”.

This day will also be remembered for more than just running:

16:00-18:30 – Pasta Party for participants of 21.1 km and 42.2 km distances;
19:00 – Parade of Nations, raffle and concert.

May 12

Work at the Central Stadium will be boiling from early morning: at 6 o’clock the start and finish area will open, and locker rooms and luggage rooms will start to receive athletes, they will close at 15:00.

7:43 – start of the Russian Marathon Championship. Women;
8:00 – start of the Russian Marathon Championship. Men, 21.1 km and 42.2 km races;
9:30-9:50 – awarding ceremony for winners and medalists at a distance of 21.1 km;
10:40-11:10 – awarding ceremony for winners and prize-winners at the distance of 42.2 km;
14:00 – closing of the finish;
14:00-14:30 – awarding ceremony of winners and prize-winners in age categories at a distance of 42.2 km and participants of the Corporate League.

Distances and routes

In addition to children’s races, there are four main distances for athletes to choose from:

3 km – for participants from 11 years and older;
10 km – for participants aged 16 and over;
21.1 km half marathon – for participants 18 years and older;
marathon 42.2 km – for participants from 18 years and older.

To see the city in all its glory, to make incredible photos and at the same time to run a long distance – this is the plan the athletes set for themselves. Of course, the largest number of locations will be collected by the participants who chose the longest section of the route – 42.2 km. On the way will meet the Kremlin, Kul-Sharif, the tower Suyumbike, the family center “Kazan”, the bridge over the river Kazanka and many other, no less interesting and memorable sights of the city.

How the race is held

We have already written about the start of the race, but how will the time and distance be counted? Where to see your results? Are there any limits that you need to meet? If you have such questions, don’t worry, we do too. We’ve tracked down the answers and are ready to share all the information you need.

Let’s start with timing, it is done thanks to judges, video registration and timing system. So don’t even try to cheat the system, you should cover the distance honestly. Important point in this paragraph: if you want all the results to be accurate, the start number should be treated with care. To avoid breaking the chip that is sewn into the number, you should not bend the sheet, keep it near magnets or get it wet with water. Securely fasten the number to your chest before the start.

The results themselves will be sent to you within 10 hours by SMS, so it is important to specify the correct phone number in the questionnaire. Also, all data will appear on the website of the race no later than June 4, 2024.

As for the limits, of course there are limits, but you should not be afraid. All time limits are set with the calculation not only for professionals, but also for amateurs and beginners:

for the distance of 42.2 kilometers – 6 hours;
21.1 km – 3 hours;
for 10 km – 1.5 hours;
3 km – 30 minutes.

You don’t have to worry about dehydration and hunger either. Do not take anything extra with you, the organizers have already taken care of everything you need. The whole course is equipped with water and snack points.

Rewarding

Commemorative medals after the finish line will be given to all participants who overcame the distance within the time limit. The fastest runners will receive special awards on the main stage: the winners and runners-up will receive diplomas, cups and cash prizes.

The 42.2 km distance includes:

six prizes for men in each age group;
six prizes for women only among athletes of the “Elite” category in each age group.

For the distances of 10 km and 21.1 km are provided:

three prizes in the absolute championship. There are no awards for age categories.

Overcoming long distances, you surpass yourself, discover new things, become better. Running is not just a type of physical activity, it is a way to unload, take time for yourself, think about important things. So, maybe the Kazan Marathon is what you have been looking for so long?