The Moscow Half Marathon is the largest half marathon in Russia, and definitely the most spectacular one. You will have an unique opportunity to enjoy a picturesque route and admire the iconic views of Moscow.
Join the major running event to run 21.1 km or 5 km along Moskva-river embankments with views of world-famous landmarks, such as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin.
Half Marathon course runs along Luzhnetskaya, Frunzenskaya, Prechistenskaya and Kremlevskaya embankments. Participants will enjoy views of "golden brain" - the building of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Defence building, Andreyevsky and Krimsky bridges, the Christ the Savior Cathedral, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin.
| Thursday, 11 May | ||
| 15:00–20:00 |
Participant packet pick up. |
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| Friday, 12 May | ||
| 11:00–20:00 |
Participant packet pick up. | |
| Saturday, 13 May | ||
| 08:00 | Start area opening. | |
| 10:00 | Start of 5 km. | |
| 11:00–18:00 |
Participant packet pick up for 21.1 km. | |
| 16:00–17:40 |
Kids run. | |
| Sunday, 14 May | ||
| 07:00 | Start area opening. |
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| 09:00 | Start of 21.1 km and corporate relay. | |
| 10:30 | Awarding. | |
| 12:40 | Finish line closes. |
The Moscow Half Marathon is committed to the principles of pure sport and strives to create a healthy and fair competitive environment for its participants.
Since 2017, the Moscow Half Marathon has been collaborating with the RUSADA Russian Anti-Doping Agency to demonstrate its commitment to fair, safe and doping-free competitions.
Anti-doping rules apply to all participants. Every athlete can be tested after the finish. The standard practice provides for selective testing of sportsmen taking prize places. Anti-doping rules violation will cause disqualification and other consequences established by the All-Russian Anti-Doping Rules.
In addition to testing athletes, the Moscow Half Marathon, together with RUSADA, is working on anti-doping education for amateurs.
To register for Moscow Half Marathon, you must complete the online application form and pay the registration fee on Running Community website. During registration enter your personal data according to ID card. Otherwise you will not be able to pick-up your participant packet and bib number. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email.
For registration to the first corral qualification is required. Attach a link to the electronic protocol of the race, which took place after 01.06.2021, with your result faster 1:23:01 at half marathon or faster 0:37:00 at 10 km.
• Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 11 May 15:00-20:00, 12 May 11:00-20:00 or 13 May 11:00-18:00.
• All participants are required to show a government-issued photo ID and original medical certificate stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition upon picking up their own participant packet.
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.
For Russian citizens
• if registered from 22.12.2023 to 08.02.2023 — 2500 rubles.
• if registered from 09.02.2023 to 11.04.2023 — 3500 rubles.
• if registered from 10.05.2023 to 13.05.2023 — 4500 rubles.
For juniors under 21, men from 60 years of age and women from 55 years of age, there are discounts (Russian citizens only):
• if registered from 22.12.2023 to 08.02.2023 — 1250 rubles.
• if registered from 09.02.2023 to 11.04.2023 — 1750 rubles.
• if registered from 10.05.2023 to 13.05.2023 — 2250 rubles.
For foreign citizens
• if registered from 22.12.2023 to 08.02.2023 — 3500 rubles.
• if registered from 09.02.2023 to 11.04.2023 — 4500 rubles.
• if registered from 10.05.2023 to 13.05.2023 — 5500 rubles.
| If you pay with your "Mir" card, you get a 10% cashback on the registration fee. Rules of the promotion. |
VIP-сервис для участника
VIP-пакет для участника Московского полумарафона — набор услуг и сервисов, которые позволят чувствовать себя максимально комфортно:
Оформить VIP-сервис можно во время регистрации на сайте Бегового сообщества.
Стоимость 20 000 рублей.
VIP-cервис для зрителя
VIP-пакет для зрителя Московского полумарафона — набор услуг и сервисов для комфорта любимого болельщика, который придёт поддержать вас на забеге:
Оформить VIP-сервис можно во время регистрации на сайте Бегового сообщества.
Стоимость 10 000 рублей. Дети до 12 лет бесплатно (не более 2-х).
Registration will open February 1, 2023.
In the relay can participate teams of four people aged 16 years and older. Applications from the teams should be sent to the email relay@runc.run.
• Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
• Team must have at least one woman. The team must include employees of the organization.
• Teams captain are required to pick up participant packets (bib numbers) for team on 11-13 May.
• The captain should pick up participant packets (bib numbers) for the whole team.
• The captain are required to show a government-issued photo IDs and original medical certificates stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition upon picking up their own participant packet of all team members.
Registration fee for team — 95,000 rubles.
Payment must be made by bank transfer to the account of the organizer. The payer company must be a resident of Russia.
Olympic complex "Luzhniki"
Thursday, May 11
15:00 – 20:00
Friday, May 12
11:00 – 20:00
Saturday, May 13
11:00 – 18:00
Participant packets will not be available for pick up at start area.
• Bib number with timing chip and safety pins.
• Wristband and clothing bag for clothing drop off.
• Finisher medal.
Optionally:
• Running shirt GRI with race design — 2000 rubles online or 2400 rubles offline.
To pick-up participant packet you must present:
• Government-issued photo identity document.
• Medical certificate stating the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).
If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on 11-13 May, a friend or family member may serve as your proxy and pick up your race materials for you. Proxy must bring the following documents for person he/she is representing:
• The original letter of attorney for a third party to collect participant’s packet.
• Government-issued photo identity document.
• A copy of the participant’s identity document.
• Medical certificate stating the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition (medical certificate will not be returned, a photocopy of certificate is accepted upon presentation of the original).
The power of attorney does not entitle the authorized person to participate in the race with your number. The transfer of the number is prohibited by the rules of the competition. A participant with a another's number will be disqualified.
Medical certificate must proof that the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition. Medical certificate must be valid in the athlete's country of residence, filled in, stamped and signed by a doctor, and comply with all the rules and regulations enforced in the athlete's country. The certificate must be issued less than 1 year prior to the race.
Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.
Olympic complex "Luzhniki"
Thursday, May 11
15:00 – 20:00
Friday, May 12
11:00 – 20:00
Saturday, May 13
11:00 – 15:00
Participant packets will not be available for pick up at start area.
• Bib number with timing chip and safety pins.
• Wristband and clothing bag for clothing drop off.
• Finisher medal.
The captain should pick up participant packets (bib numbers) for the whole team. The captain are required to show:
• His identity card.
• A copy of a government-issued photo ID of each team member.
• Original medical certificates stating the participant has no contraindication to running in competition of each team member.
• Power of attorney from the company to pick up team participant packets.
• Participants 16-17 years of age must present permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.
Medical certificate must proof that the participant has no contra-indication to running in competition. Medical certificate must be valid in the athlete's country of residence, filled in, stamped and signed by a doctor, and comply with all the rules and regulations enforced in the athlete's country. The certificate must be issued less than 1 year prior to the race.
Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.
Start area is located near the Central alley of Luzhniki Olympic complex.
Please use metro. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to get to the start area. Arrive to Sportivnaya or Vorobyovy Gory metro stations, Red line (1) or Luzhniki station, MCC (14).
For your convenience, male and female changing tents are available in the start area.
Please do not leave your items unattended.
Baggage storage is located in the start area.
For bag drop-off please use wristband and sticker with number, which you received with your bib number. Put the sticker on the bag and tie a wristband with the same number around your wrist.
Do not put any valuable or fragile items in your bag. We recommend you to keep your valuables, such as hotel card, mobile phone with you or with friends or family. The organisers are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Toilets are located in the start area and at each refreshment station. Please use the toilets beforehand. The biggest lines to toilets are just before the start.
The race starts at 9:00.
The start will be divided into blocks according to the submitted estimated personal times.
A letter of your start corral is indicated on race number. Look for the corresponding letter signs to get into your corral. Runners are allowed only with the race number. Runners who are assigned to different corrals but wish to start together may do so by going to the slower corral.
Race officials will make multilingual announcements when it’s time for runners to line up in the corrals. Please follow the instructions of the race officials.
The race will start in waves. Your net running time will start to be recorded when you cross the start line. Please follow directions from race officials and volunteers at all times for a safe and orderly start to the race.
Please mind your fellow runners when you change lanes, spit, or approach a refreshment stand. Please take care not to endanger others or yourself. In order to be able to hear your fellow runners of volunteers we ask you to run without music headphones. Doing so you also won’t miss any cheers from the spectators.
No animals or wheeled vehicles/devices of any kind are allowed on the course. No wheeled vehicles are allowed to accompany the runners along the course. Anyone who disregards this rule will be disqualifed and removed from the course.
Pacemakers help others achieve their performance goals. They will be carrying flags and can be identified by their t-shirts with the following times indicated.
At the course there will be six drinks and food stations: 3.0 km, 6.3 km, 8.4 km, 12.7 km, 14,6 km, 17.6 km.
Please throw the empty cups to the bins provided or to the side of the road – do not drop them on the road in front of you where they can be hazardous to runners behind you.
Locations are subject to change.
Medical aid will be located at the start/finish area and along the course. Please do not hesitate to contact any medical personnel if you are having difficulties – we appreciate you doing so.
Your net time will be registered once your cross the finish line.
Please do not remain standing on the finish line, but continue walk slowly to the end of the finish area. After the finish you will recieve drinking water.
If you are feeling unwell, please ask for the medical aid straight away.
Your result will be measured with Chronotrack timing system, judges at the finish and the video registration system.
Your net running time will be recorded when you cross the start and finish lines. The timing chip is on your race number. Please put your race number on the chest. Do not bend, crumple or fold it, do not keep the race number next to any magnets – it may damage the chip resulting in the loss of your personal result.
Within a few hours after the last runner finish you will receive a text message and email with your draft result. The results list will be available online at this website.
Overall
Men and women who place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th will receive awards.
Age-group awards
Participants of the full marathon will be grouped in the following male and female age groups: 18–19, 20–22, 23–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80 and over. Men and women who place 1st, 2nd or 3rd within their age groups will receive awards. If you won in the age category, you will be contacted May 14-15.
The corporate relay race will start at 9:00.
Detailed information will be sent to the team captains before the race.
Team result will be measured with Chronotrack timing system, judges at the finish and the video registration system.
Team net running time will be recorded when runners cross the start line, leg change area and finish line.
Within a few hours after the last runner finish you will receive a text message and email with your draft result. The results list will be available online at this website.
Teams that place 1st, 2nd or 3rd will receive awards.
Поддерживайте любимых, близких или совсем не знакомых бегунов в стартово-финишном городке и на дистанции – а мы создадим для этого все условия.
Приезжайте в стартово-финишный городок Московского полумарафона с 11 по 14 мая, чтобы поддержать юных бегунов на детском забеге, запастись атрибутикой болельщика, нарисовать плакат вместе с художником и выходите поддерживать участников на дистанцию полумарафона в день забега.
В день забега следите за результатами бегунов онлайн. Заходите на сайт results.runc.run, выбирайте Московский полумарафон и вводите в специальное поле номер бегуна или его фамилию.
Подробная информация – в Справочнике болельщика.
В стартово-финишном городке Московского полумарафона можно будет бесплатно получить гуделки, трещотки, колокольчики и нарисовать плакат вместе с профессиональным художником.
Приходите в Лужники на Южное спортивное ядро в шатёр «Место встречи» 11-14 мая в часы работы спортивной выставки, а также в день старта.
В стартово-финишном городке Московского полумарафона с 11 по 14 мая мы будем ждать всех участников и болельщиков в шатре под названием «Место встречи». Здесь можно будет получить атрибутику болельщика, узнать всё о зонах поддержки, весело и с пользой провести время.
А ещё в день забега в стартово-финишный городок можно приехать для того, что проводить бегунов на старт или увидеть самую эффектную часть забега с финишных трибун. В день забега они будут открыты для всех желающих.
Лужники, шатёр на площади Южного спортивного центра
В стартово-финишном городке Московского полумарафона мы будем ждать всех участников и болельщиков в специальном шатре под названием «Место встречи».
Чтобы участникам и зрителям было удобнее ориентироваться на маршруте Московского полумарафона, мы отметим точки поддержки на отдельной карте болельщика.
Здесь будут и музыкальные точки, и точки беговых клубов, и партнёрские зоны. Присоединиться можно к любой из них – чем больше нас будет, тем веселее!
В полумарафоне принимают участие десятки тысяч человек, поэтому необходимо соблюдать некоторые правила. В этом блоке мы рассказываем о том, что делать не рекомендуется или категорически запрещено в целях безопасности участников. Эти правила действительно важны. Пожалуйста, изучите их внимательно.
14 мая смотрите прямую трансляцию Московского полумарафона. Покажем, как проходит массовый старт забега на 21,1 км, как идёт борьба за победу и кто прибежит к финишу в числе первых.
Прямая трансляция
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If you want to join our volunteer team, reach us by email volunteer@runc.run.
AZIMUT City Hotel Smolenskaya is the official hotel partner of the Moscow Half Marathon. This means that the hotel is once again becoming a place of attraction for runners from different parts of the country. For the Moscow Half Marathon participants, there are special rates for accommodation with comfortable conditions for training: a 24-hour fitness room on the 20th floor, a fitness menu. There is everything for a comfortable stay in AZIMUT City Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow. The hotel has 474 SMART rooms, restaurants from famous restaurateurs, a modern fitness center and SPA, parking and a convenient location in the center of Moscow, 4 kilometers from the start area.
All participants of the Moscow Half Marathon get a 20% discount with the promo code MOSHALF23 when booking at the official website.
Благотворительный фонд «Искорки Добра» выступает благотворительным партнёром Московского полумарафона и ряда других стартов Бегового сообщества в Москве. Регистрируясь на забеги, вы можете сделать добровольное пожертвование и помочь подопечным фонда.
Уже почти 8 лет фонд «Искорки Добра» оказывает помощь детям и взрослым с онкологическими и гематологическими заболеваниями. Сделайте пожертвование при регистрации на забег или на сайте фонда «Искорки Добра». Не бывает маленьких пожертвований — значима любая помощь.
Daria Zharkova
Email: d.zharkova@jmgroup.ru
Phone: +79852381287
Natalia Govoruhina
Email: n.govoruhina@jmgroup.ru
