Charity Samruk Marathon

Іс-әрекет Самрук марафону

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Sports & AdventureAstana
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceUnlike Astana's flagship half marathon or
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KZT
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Charity Samruk Marathon in Astana

The Charity Samruk Marathon is an Astana fundraising run launched in 2023 by Samruk-Kazyna Trust, the charitable arm of Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund, held in the city's Botanical Garden. Proceeds fund inclusive-education classrooms for children with developmental disabilities in mainstream schools. Recent editions have drawn thousands of participants and raised well over 200 million tenge for the cause.

A charity run inside Astana's Botanical Garden channels the fundraising instincts of Kazakhstan's largest state holding company into a single annual sporting event.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike Astana's flagship half marathon or Almaty's marathon series, the Charity Samruk Marathon is not primarily a competitive road race but a corporate-backed fundraising event, organized by a state sovereign wealth fund's charitable trust rather than a sports organizing body, and run through a park setting rather than a certified street course

02

The mystery stays covered

Its entire premise, funding inclusive classrooms for children with developmental disabilities, distinguishes it from the general community-fitness framing of the Astana Half Marathon or Tau Jarys, giving participants a specific, publicized civic outcome tied to their entry fee rather than a race time or medal as the main draw

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Corporate team participation from Samruk-Kazyna Group subsidiaries

Water and renewal

Living ritual

public announcement of funds raised

The sacred route

Living ritual

and direct allocation of proceeds to inclusive-education classroom projects are the event's defining

The local code

Living ritual

repeated features since its 2023 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Astana; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Casual athletic wear suits the relaxed, park-based format; formal running gear is not required given the event's charity-fun-run character rather than competitive racing focus.

Safety

For Charity Samruk Marathon, 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 Charity Samruk Marathon 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 map51.18 N, 71.45 EOpen in Google Maps

Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Nearest airportNQZ — Nursultan Nazarbayev
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Astana; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Charity Samruk Marathon does not become the hardest part.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Astana via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Astana, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual athletic wear suits the relaxed, park-based format; formal running gear is not required given the event's charity-fun-run character rather than competitive racing focus.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Kazakhstan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Charity Samruk Marathon?

Charity Samruk Marathon is listed for Past edition: 3 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Charity Samruk 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.

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Official URLoptimism.kz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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