Moscow Half Marathon

Online registration for Moscow Half Marathon will close 29 April. Online registration may be closed earlier if the entry limit is reached.

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.

Additional registration will be open on 29 May 11:00-21:00 and 30 May 10:00-19:00 at Expo, if there are available entries.

• Participants must be 14 years or older on race day.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number) on 30 May 11:00-21:00 or 31 May 10:00-19:00.
• 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.
• Participants 14-17 years of age are required to show permission from a parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race while picking up their own participant packets.
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.

For Russian citizens
• if registered until 28 January — 1000 rubles. 
• if registered from 29 January until 24 March — 1500 rubles. 
• if registered from 25 March until 29 April — 2000 rubles. 
• if registered 29-30 May — 2500 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 until 28 January — 500 rubles. 
• if registered from 29 January until 24 March — 750 rubles. 
• if registered from 25 March until 29 April — 1000 rubles. 
• if registered 29-30 May — 1250 rubles.

For foreign citizens
• if registered until 28 January — 1500 rubles. 
• if registered from 29 January until 24 March — 2000 rubles. 
• if registered from 25 March until 29 April — 2500 rubles. 
• if registered 29-30 May — 3000 rubles.

Online registration for Kids Run at Moscow Half Marathon is open from 13 November 12:00 till 19 May 23:59. Online registration may be closed earlier if the entry limit is reached.

To register a child for Kids Run, you must complete the online application form and pay the registration fee on Running Community website. During registration enter child's personal data according to ID card. Otherwise you will not be able to pick-up child's participant packet and bib number. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email.

Register your child for the race

Additional registration will be open on 29 May 11:00-21:00, if there are available entries.

• Participants must be under 14 years old on the race day.
• Children compete at distances of 400 m and 800 m. There are separate starts for children of different ages. Children under 3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7 years, 8-9 years run 400 m. Children 10-11 years and 12-13 years run 800 m. 
• The participant packet (bib number) for the child must be picked up by the parent or the official representative.
• The parent or the official representative are required to show child's birth certificate and permission for child to participate in the race.
• Registration fees are nonrefundable.

If registered before 19 May — 600 rubles.
If registered 29 May — 1000 rubles.

Registration for Moscow Half Marathon Corporate Relay will open 13 November at 12:00.

Applications from the teams should be sent to the email relay@runc.run. The application and payment must be made by 29 April.

• Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
• Team must have at least one woman.
• Teams captain are required to pick up participant packets (bib numbers) for team on 29 May or 30 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.

The Moscow Half Marathon Expo features more than 30 exhibitors offering running footwear, apparel and nutrition.

Participants must visit the Expo to pick up their packets. The two-day Expo is free and open to the public.

Exhibition Center Main Stage 
st. Sharikopodshipnikovskaya, d.13, p. 33 
m. Dubrovka, m. Volgogradsky Avenue

Friday, 29 May 
11:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 30 May 
10:00 – 19:00

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.

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). 
• Participants 14-17 years of age must present permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on 29-30 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). 
• Participants 14-17 years of age must present permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race.

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 6 months prior to the race.

Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.

Medical Certificate Form

Friday, 29 May
The Moscow Half Marathon Expo
11:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 30 May 
Luzhniki
09:30 – 10:30

• Bib number and safety pins.
• Running t-shirt.
• Finisher medal.

To pick-up participant packet you must present:

• A birth certificate of a child.
• Permission for child to participate in the race.

The Moscow Half Marathon Expo features more than 30 exhibitors offering running footwear, apparel and nutrition.

Participants must visit the Expo to pick up their packets. The two-day Expo is free and open to the public.

Friday, 29 May 
11:00 – 21:00

Saturday, 30 May 
10:00 – 17:00

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 6 months prior to the race.

Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.

Medical Certificate Form

Start area is located on Central square 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 08:30.

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 disqualified and removed from the course.

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 receive 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.

Participants will compete in overall classification. Men and women who place 1–3 will receive awards. There are no awards in the age groups.

Kids Run will be held on 31 May from 11:00 to 12:10 on the territory of the Luzhniki.

Starts order:

• 11:00 — run for 400 m for children under 3 years. 
• 11:10 — run for 400 m for children 4-5 years. 
• 11:20 — run for 400 m for children 6-7 years. 
• 11:30 — run for 400 m for children 8-9 years. 
• 11:40 — run for 800 m for children 10-11 years. 
• 11:50 — run for 800 m for children 12-13 years.

Kids Run is fun run without winners. All participants recieve finisher medals.

The corporate relay race will start at 8:30.

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.