Tau Jarys

Тау Жарыс

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Sports & AdventureAlmaty mountains

DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking

Duration1 dayListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceTau Jarys stands apart from the organizer's

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KZT

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Tau Jarys in Almaty mountains

Tau Jarys is a cross-country trail race and family festival held at the Alatau Biathlon and Ski Complex outside Almaty, offering 12 kilometer and 6 kilometer trail distances, a 2 kilometer children's race, and Nordic walking. It also hosts Kazakhstan's Open Nordic Walking Championship, with strong finishers eligible for national team selection ahead of the Nordic Walking World Cup.

A biathlon complex outside Almaty hosts a cross-country race and family festival each summer under the name Tau Jarys, which translates roughly to mountain gorge, a nod to the Alatau Biathlon and Ski Complex's setting in the foothills southeast of the city.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Tau Jarys stands apart from the organizer's other races, the Almaty Marathon, Astana Half Marathon, and Summer Relay, by taking place entirely on natural trail terrain at a biathlon and ski complex rather than paved city streets, and by explicitly marketing itself as a family festival with a children's race rather than a pure competitive road event

The mystery stays covered

Its hosting of the Open Nordic Walking Championship of Kazakhstan, a genuine national-team qualifying competition, gives it a competitive dimension distinct from the recreational framing of Summer Relay, even as its shorter, varied distances keep it accessible to casual participants and families

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The children's race and family festival framing are core to the event's identity

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside its role hosting the Open Nordic Walking Championship of Kazakhstan

The sacred route

Living ritual

which ties an otherwise recreational event to national team selection for Nordic Walking World Cup competition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Almaty mountains to work differently.

What to wear

Trail running shoes with grip are recommended given the natural terrain rather than road-race sneakers; layered clothing suits the Almaty region's variable early-summer mountain weather...

Safety

For Tau Jarys, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Tau Jarys does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KZT

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map43.16 N, 77.02 E Open in Google Maps

Almaty mountains, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Nearest airportALA — Almaty

TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Almaty mountains to work differently.

Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Tau Jarys does not become the hardest part.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tau Jarys?

Tau Jarys is listed for Past edition: 27 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tau Jarys take place?

The festival is listed in Almaty mountains, Kazakhstan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Almaty mountains, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLtau24.kz

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June

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Tau Jarys

Tau Jarys in Almaty mountains

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Almaty mountains, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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