BISHKEK SNOW LEOPARD RUN

BISHKEK SNOW LEOPARD RUN

On October 18, the country’s main running event — Bishkek Snow Leopard Run — returns to Bishkek!

This international charity race takes place along the central streets of the capital, including Chuy Avenue, Yu. Abdrahmanov Street, the Exhibition Centre (VDNH), and Ch. Aitmatov Avenue, passing by some of the city’s most iconic monuments and historic buildings.

• 7 years of inspiring races

• Thousands of runners at Ala-Too Square

• Every step contributes to protecting the ecosystem and its inhabitants

Each year, a portion of the registration fees is donated to programs dedicated to the conservation of the **Snow Leopard and its ecosystem.

The marathon and half-marathon distances are officially certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). This year, Bishkek Snow Leopard Run also became a member of the Turkic Alliance of Long Runs (TAN) — the first association of long-distance running events in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Join us and become part of this landmark event!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Event date: October 18, 2026

Venue: Ala-Too Central Square.Gathering of participants for the 5 km distance: “Manas” cinema, st. Chyngyz Aitmatova, 47a

Distances: 5 km, 14 km, 21.1 km, 42.2 km.

DISTANCES AND AGE CATEGORIES

5 km:

Participants aged 14 and above are eligible to take part in the 5 km race.

The participant’s age is determined by their full age on the day of the race.

CATEGORIES:

5 km:

Awards are presented among amateur participants in the Open (Overall) category, with 1st–3rd places for both men and women:

– Men’s Overall;

– Women’s Overall.

14 km:

Participants aged 16 and above are eligible to take part in the 14 km race.

The participant’s age is determined by their full age on the day of the race.

Categories:

– Men’s Overall;

– Women’s Overall;

– PWD Men’s and Women’s Overall — participants with disabilities of various groups.

21.1 km:

Participants aged 18 and above are eligible to take part in the 21.1 km race.

The participant’s age is determined by their full age on the day of the race.

Categories:

*awards are presented among amateur participants, with 1st–3rd places in the age categories for men and women, as well as in the Overall category with 1st–3rd places for men and women.

• Men’s Overall;

• Women’s Overall;

• M18–29, W18–29 — men and women aged 18–29;
• M30–39, W30–39 — men and women aged 30–39;
• M40–49, W40–49 — men and women aged 40–49;
• M50–59, W50–59 — men and women aged 50–59;
• M60–69, W60–69 — men and women aged 60–69;
• M70+, W70+ — men and women aged 70 and above.

42.2 km:

Participants aged 18 and above are eligible to take part in the 42.2 km race.

The participant’s age is determined by their full age on the day of the race.

Categories:

Awards are presented among amateur participants, with 1st–3rd places in the age categories for men and women, as well as in the Overall category with 1st–3rd places for men and women.

Men’s Overall and Women’s Overall;

M18–24, W18–24 — men and women aged 18–24;

M25–29, W30–39 — men and women aged 25–29;

M30–34, W30–34 — men and women aged 30–34;

M35–39, W35–39 — men and women aged 35–39;

M40–44, W40–44 — men and women aged 40–44;

M45–49, W30–39 — men and women aged 45–49;

M50–54, W50–54 — men and women aged 50–54;

M55–59, W55–59 — men and women aged 55–59;

M60–69, W60–69 — men and women aged 60–69;

M70+, W70+ — men and women aged 70 and above.

Elite Cluster Participation Requirements

Elite is a separate starting cluster for participants who have achieved a verified qualifying result in the respective distance and meet the established time requirements.

To be included in the Elite cluster, the participant or their official representative must submit an application to the organizer’s email address office@nomadsport.kg no later than 18:00 on August 31, 2026, specifying the participant’s full name and distance and attaching an official competition result confirming compliance with the applicable qualifying time.

Only results from competitions held within 3 (three) years prior to the date of application on the respective distance will be considered.

After verification and moderation of the submitted documents, the participant will receive an email notification to the address provided during registration confirming admission to, or denial of admission to, the Elite or Cluster A, respectively.

Training data recorded in mobile applications, sports watches, and other training services are not considered valid proof of a qualifying result.

Qualifying Requirements — 42.2 km Marathon:

• Men— 3:00:00 or faster;

• Women— 3:50:00 or faster.

Qualifying Requirements — 21.1 km Half Marathon:

• Men— 1:20:00 or faster;

• Women— 1:45:00 or faster.

Qualifying Requirements — Cluster A, 14 km:

• Men— 0:55:00 or faster;

• Women— 1:10:00 or faster.

How to Register for the Bishkek Snow Leopard Run?

● Scroll to the top of the Bishkek Snow Leopard Run event page.;

● Select the race category and distance, then proceed to Registration;

● Complete the participant registration form and pay the registration fee using the available online payment method. Online payment confirmation may take several hours or up to one day.

● After completing registration, be sure to check your name in the official participant list.

A change of distance or transfer of registration to another person is possible until August 31, 2026, provided that the special form is completed and a 200 KGS (two hundred Kyrgyz som) service fee is paid.

REGISTRATION:

Registration for the Bishkek Snow Leopard Run is open from February 1, 2026, to October 12, 2026.

Personalized race bibs are available for registrations completed by August 31, 2026.

*Registration will close earlier if the total participant limit of 6,000runners across the 5 km, 14 km, 21.1 km, and 42.2 km distances is reached.

Registration Fees:

February 1 – March 31: 2,500 KGS

April 1 – April 30: 2,700 KGS

May 1 – May 31: 2,900 KGS

June 1 – July 30: 3,100 KGS

August 1 – August 31: 3,300 KGS

September 1 – September 15: 3,400 KGS

September 16 – October 12: 3,500 KGS

During the start pack distribution period: 3,800 KGS

START PACK:

The start pack may only be collected personally by the participant. To collect your start pack, please present:

– a copy of your ID card;

– a completed Participant Release Form (download template).

Participants under 18 years of age must present:

– a copy of their passportor birth certificate;

– a completed Parental Release Form (download template).

Good luck with your training! See you at the starting line!