Astana Half Marathon

Астана жарты марафону

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Sports & AdventureAstana

DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking

Duration1 dayListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceCompared to the Almaty Half Marathon's

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KZT

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Astana Half Marathon in Astana

The Astana Half Marathon, held each June, is an AIMS-certified race starting at Independence Square and passing landmarks including the Nur Alem Sphere, Baiterek monument, and Botanical Garden. Alongside the 21.1 kilometer half marathon, it offers a 10 kilometer run, Nordic walking, and Ekiden relay, drawing several thousand participants from twenty or more countries on Astana's flat, fast boulevards.

Astana's flattest boulevards become a racecourse when the Astana Half Marathon takes over the city each June, organized by the Courage to be First corporate fund, the same organization behind the Almaty Marathon series, Tau Jarys, and Summer Relay.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Compared to the Almaty Half Marathon's mountain-backdrop spring course, the Astana Half Marathon trades scenery for speed: its flat, wide capital boulevards are specifically prized by competitive runners chasing personal-best times, a reputation the hillier Almaty courses cannot match

The mystery stays covered

It is organized by the same Courage to be First fund behind Tau Jarys and Summer Relay, giving it a shared format menu of half marathon, 10K, Nordic walking, and Ekiden relay categories

The city starts moving

Its early June date also places it in a different part of the calendar than the spring Almaty Half Marathon and autumn Almaty Marathon

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Ekiden relay format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

borrowed across the organizer's full race series

The sacred route

Living ritual

and finisher medals for all distances are standard features

The local code

Living ritual

The route's fixed landmarks

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Independence Square start and Baiterek and Nur Alem Sphere waypoints

Tradition 6

Living ritual

have remained consistent touchstones across editions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Standard running attire suited to mild early-summer temperatures works well; mornings can still be cool, so a layer to shed early in the race is useful.

Safety

At Astana Half Marathon, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Astana Half Marathon runs late.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

KZT

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map51.18 N, 71.45 E Open in Google Maps

Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Nearest airportNQZ — Nursultan Nazarbayev

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Astana Half Marathon runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Astana via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Astana, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare fares Festival gearStandard running attire suited to mild early-summer temperatures works well; mornings can still be cool, so a layer to shed early in the race is useful.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Kazakhstan and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Astana Half Marathon?

Astana Half Marathon is listed for Past edition: 31 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Astana Half Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Astana, 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?

Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May

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Astana Half Marathon

Astana Half Marathon in Astana

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Tradition 6

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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