Sat. 21 - Sun. 22 Jun. 2025
Нукус, UZ
Event description
The Aral Sea Eco-Marathon is a unique race that takes place across the once majestic, now desolate seabed of the Aral Sea. It is not just a marathon—it is a test of mental strength and physical endurance.
There, among the vast desert landscapes, participants will not only conquer a challenging route but also become part of an important environmental mission, drawing attention to the consequences of one of the largest ecological disasters.
Location #
- Venue
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed
- City
- Нукус
- Country
- Uzbekistan
Races #
Registration #
- Registration open
- Mon. 31 Mar. 2025
- Registration close
- Sun. 15 Jun. 2025 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Included
- Your fee covers everything you need for a seamless marathon experience: • A ticket to history – your place in the race. • A night in a yurt – • Four meals – fuel up for the challenge. • Transfers (Nukus–Start–Nukus) – hassle-free transportation. • Memorable souvenirs – finisher’s medal, official T-shirt, race bib. • Photos & videos – to capture the moments of this unforgettable run.
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.Registration fees for participation in the marathon are non-refundable under any circumstances, including cancellation of the event or cancellation of registration by the participant.
Practical info #
- Races
- Race information
- Race pack collection
- ✓ Race entry, accommodation, meals, transfers, finisher’s medal, T-shirt, race bib, on-course support and photo content.
- Transport to start
- ✓ On the day before the start, June 21, 2024 at 9:00, participants will gather at the Savitsky Museum square and will then be transported from Nukus to the Yurt camp, located on the coast of the Aral Sea.
- Transport from finish
- ✓ At the end of the marathon, June 23, 2024, all participants will be transported back to Nukus. Transfer is carried out by SUVs in one car 4 participants.
Course / track / circuit #
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Support stations
- ✓ Water & medical aid stations – available along the route, but your preparation is your best asset.
- Highlights
- ✓ Sand, rocks, and off-road terrain – this is no smooth asphalt, but a living, ever-changing landscape. ✓ Navigation – special markers and GPS trackers will help you stay on course.
- Spectators area(s)
Facilities & services #
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- Toilets
- ✓ Bio-toilets will be available in the yurt camp
- Changing rooms
- Showers
Timing & certification #
- Timing
- Automated timing✓ Electronic timing according to standards of Timing Sense
- Certificate
- Electronic certificates✓ You can get your personalised certificate in the app
- Medals
- Finisher medals✓ After the finish you will get finisher medal that will
- Trophies
Documents #
Last updated: Mon. 31 Mar. 2025 20:05 +0500
Races
42 km #
- Distance
- 42 km
- Start date
- Sun. 22 Jun. 2025
- Start time
- 08:00
- Start location
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed, Нукус (UZ)
- Finish location
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed, Нукус (UZ)
- Age categories
/
18-65
- Registration fee
18yr - 65yr USD 300.00 - Note(s)
- 42 km (Marathon) – Only the boldest dare to take on this ultimate challenge!
21 km #
- Distance
- 21 km
- Start date
- Sun. 22 Jun. 2025
- Start time
- 09:00
- Start location
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed, Нукус (UZ)
- Finish location
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed, Нукус (UZ)
- Age categories
/
18-65
- Registration fee
18yr - 65yr USD 300.00 - Note(s)
- 21 km (Half Marathon) – A true test of determination.
10 km #
- Distance
- 10 km
- Start date
- Sun. 22 Jun. 2025
- Start time
- 09:00
- Start location
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed, Нукус (UZ)
- Finish location
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed, Нукус (UZ)
- Age categories
/
18-65
- Registration fee
18yr - 65yr USD 300.00 - Note(s)
- 10 km – For seasoned runners ready for a new challenge.
5 km #
- Distance
- 5 km
- Start date
- Sun. 22 Jun. 2025
- Start time
- 09:00
- Start location
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed, Нукус (UZ)
- Finish location
- Aral Sea dried-up seabed, Нукус (UZ)
- Age categories
/
18-65
- Registration fee
18yr - 65yr USD 300.00 - Note(s)
- 5 km – Perfect for those who want to soak in the atmosphere.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Club
- ProRun
- Event contact
- Andrey Kulikov
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.prorun.uz