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 along Moskva-river embankments with views of world-famous landmarks of Moscow.
In 2026, half marathon race participants will enjoy an updated route of the Moscow Half Marathon. The start and finish of the race will be in different places. The half marathon distance starts on Kosygina street near University Square and ends on the Luzhniki Street.
Runners will see world-famous landmarks along the course, including the Moscow State University, the Kremlin, the Christ the Savior Cathedral, the Krimsky bridge and other.
Attention! The route may be changed.
| Thursday, April 23 | ||
| 15:00–21:00 |
Participant packet pick up | |
| Friday, April 24 | ||
| 10:00–21:00 |
Participant packet pick up | |
| Saturday, April 25 | ||
| 10:00–19:00 |
Participant packet pick up | |
| 13:30 | Kids run start area and changing rooms opening | |
| 15:00–17:30 | Kids run | |
| Sunday, April 26 | ||
| 07:00 |
Start area opening near University Square | |
| 07:00 | Finish area opening at the Olympic Sports Complex |
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| 09:00 | Start of 21.1 km for elite athletes on Vorobyovskaya Embankment | |
| 09:01 |
Start of 21.1 km, corporate and students relay on Kosygina street | |
| 10:00 |
Start area near University Square closes | |
| 10:30-12:30 | Awarding | |
| 13:30 | 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.
Online registration for Moscow Half Marathon will close March 19 2026. 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.
For registration to the first corral qualification is required. Attach a link to the electronic protocol of the race, which took place after 01.04.2024, with your result faster 1:23:00 at half marathon or faster 0:37:00 at 10 km.
For Russian citizens
For juniors under 21, men from 60 years of age and women from 55 years of age, there are discounts (Russian citizens only):
For foreign citizens
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10% discount with SBP payment. Rules. |
VIP Service for participants
The VIP package for Moscow Half Marathon participants is a set of premium services designed to provide maximum comfort in the finish area:
The VIP package can be selected during race registration on the Running Community website.
Cost: 30,000 RUB
VIP Service for spectators
The VIP package for spectators of the Moscow Half Marathon offers comfort and convenience for your favorite supporter waiting at the finish line:
The VIP spectator package can be selected during race registration on the Running Community website.
Cost: 15,000 RUB. Children under 12 enter free (up to two children per adult)
Registration for the elite category in the 21.1 km race is available only after a successful qualification process.
In order to qualify, an athlete or his/her official representative must submit an application between February 19, 2026, and March 19, 2026, by emailing elite@runc.run, along with verified race results that meet the qualifying times. Only results from races held after January 1, 2024, will be considered.
Qualifying times for entry into the elite category for the 21.1 km race are:
The square near the Lukoil Arena
Moscow, Volokolamskoe highway, Building 69 (Spartak metro station)
Thursday, April 23
15:00 – 21:00
Friday, April 24
10:00 – 21:00
Saturday, April 25
10:00 – 19:00
Participant packets will not be available for pick up at start area
Optionally:
To pick-up participant packet you must present:
If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on April 23-25, 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 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.
Start area is located near University Square and on Kosygina street.
Please use metro. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to get to the start area. Arrive to Vorobyovy Gory or University metro station, Red line (1)
You can also get from the Lomonosovsky Prospekt metro station (exit 5).
If you want to leave your things in a baggage storage on the day of the race, we recommend using the Luzhniki station, MCC (14) or the Sportivnaya metro station, Red line (1)
Finish area is located on Luzhniki Olympic complex.
Please use metro. Arrive to Vorobyovy Gory or Sportivnaya metro station, Red line (1) or Luzhniki station, MCC (14).
Please take into account road closures, possible delays and queues due to the number of participants. Come to the start area early, do not ruin your chances for a good race by being late.
Please note that you will need at least 90 minutes to get from the metro station to the entrance to a starting corrals.
There will be no car parking facilities near the start.
Entrance to the start and finish areas
The start and finish areas will open for participants at 7:00.
Bike parking will be organized near the entrance.
All visitors are subject to bag search by police. Prohibited items:
Baggage storage and changing tents is located only in the finish area at the Olympic Sports Complex.
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 and finish areas and at each refreshment station.
Please use the toilets beforehand. The biggest lines to toilets are just before the start.
09:00 — Start of 21.1 km for elite athletes on Vorobyovskaya Embankment
09:01 Start of 21.1 km, corporate and students relay on Kosygina street
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.
Food stations
Food stations provide drinking water and sports drinks in cups, fruits and wet sponges.
Drinks stations
Drinks stations provide drinking water in cups and wet sponges.
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.
In case of emergency call 8-800-777-12-04
Please mention you are a marathon runner on the call and remember the following “W”s in case of emergency:
Wait for any other questions
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 chip 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.
Prize money for 21.1 km race participants (the amount is stated in rubles and includes personal income tax)
Overall ranking (men and women):
National ranking (men and women):
Prize money for individual achievements:
Корпоративная эстафета пройдёт 26 апреля 2026 года по основной дистанции Московского полумарафона (21,1 км).
Вся подробная информация — на сайте эстафет Бегового сообщества.
Открытая студенческая эстафета пройдёт 26 апреля 2026 года по основной дистанции Московского полумарафона (21,1 км).
Регистрация на студенческую эстафету в рамках Московского полумарафона закрыта. Лимит команд исчерпан.
Kids Run will take place on April 25, 2026.
More information: kids.runc.run
Cheer for your loved ones, friends, or even complete strangers at the finish area and along the course. We’ve created all the conditions for great support.
Come to the Moscow Half Marathon Sports Expo, held from April 23 to 25, to pick up fan gear, make a poster and then head out on a race day to support runners along the course!
On a race day, you can follow your runners in real time. Visit results.runc.run, select the Moscow Half Marathon, and enter the runner’s bib number or last name in the search field.
During the Sports exhibition, you can get free noise-makers: clappers, rattles and make a personalized poster.
We’ve marked cheer zones along the course on a special fan map to help guide runners and spectators during the Moscow Half Marathon.
Here you’ll find music spots, running club stations, and partner areas. Join any of them: the more, the merrier!
Tens of thousands of runners take part in the half marathon, so it's essential to follow some simple rules for everyone's safety. In this section, you can learn about what is not recommended or strictly prohibited. These rules are really important. Please, read them carefully:
Join the stream in the official Running Community Telegram channel. Enjoy exclusive photos and videos from the course, along with detailed updates and behind-the-scenes coverage. It’s going to be exciting!
The live broadcast of the 2025 Moscow Half Marathon
If you want to join our volunteer team, reach us by email volunteer@runc.run
Генеральный благотворительный фонд-партнёр Московского полумарафона в 2026 году — Больше Чем Можешь.
Уже 10 лет фонд развивает инклюзию в спорте и помогает людям с инвалидностью не просто жить активной жизнью, а становиться настоящими спортсменами — вопреки диагнозам и стереотипам. Проводит регулярные тренировки по ОФП и бегу в 7 городах России. Подопечные — люди с ДЦП, синдромом Дауна, повреждениями ОДА и другими заболеваниями, при которых спорт, как правило, недоступен. Также фонд помогает ветеранам боевых действий вернуться в ритм жизни через движение.
Благодаря помощи волонтеров, профессиональных тренеров и реабилитологов, подопечные, которые не могли сделать и шаг, финишируют на марафонах и других соревнованиях.
Сделать свой вклад в развитие инклюзии в спорте можно на специальной странице фонда и Бегового сообщества.
For accreditation requests, media inquiries, or partnership opportunities, please reach out to our official press JMgroup agent.
Send the letter to all specified addresses at once.
Daria Zharkova
Email: d.zharkova@jmgroup.ru
Anastasia Poymanova
Email: a.poimanova@jmgroup.ru
During the event, please adhere to the following rules:
Phone numbers
9:00-18:00 on weekdays (Moscow time)
| 8 800 777-12-04 (for domestic calls – Russia) |
| +7 495 481-22-04 (for other countries) |
| info@runc.run (general inquiries) |
| partner@runc.run (partnership) |
| shop@runc.run (brand store) |
| corp@runc.run (corporate clients) |
Postal address
| Luzhniki St., 24, building 39, room 15, office I |
| Moscow, Russia 119270 |
