Bishkek, April 2, 2026. /Kabar/. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the international Issyk-Kul marathon "Run the Silk Road - SCO" will be held on May 2 in Cholpon-Ata.
According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, approximately 3,000 athletes from 20 countries will participate in this large-scale sporting event.
Competition program:
42.2 km — marathon;
21.1 km — half marathon;
10 km — running and Nordic walking;
3 km is a mass race.
The marathon has a special symbolic significance and aims to strengthen international cooperation through sport.