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 2025, 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 inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena.
Half marathon course runs along the Luzhnetskaya, Frunzenskaya, Prechistenskaya, and Kremlevskaya embankments. Participants will enjoy views of the «golden brain» — the building of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Defence building, the Andreyevsky and Krimsky bridges, and the Christ the Savior Cathedral.
| Thursday, April 24 | ||
| 14:00–20:00 |
Participant packet pick up | |
| Friday, April 25 | ||
| 11:00–20:00 |
Participant packet pick up | |
| 11:00–20:00 | Baggage storage opening hours at the Olympic Sports Complex | |
| Saturday, April 26 | ||
| 11:00–18:00 |
Participant packet pick up | |
| 11:00–18:00 |
Baggage storage opening hours at the Olympic Sports Complex | |
| 13:00 | Kids run start area and changing rooms opening | |
| 14:00–16:30 | Kids run | |
| Sunday, April 27 | ||
| 07:00 |
Start area opening near University Square and on Kosygina street | |
| 07:00 | Finish area opening at the Olympic Sports Complex |
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| 09:00 | Start of 21.1 km, corporate and students relay | |
| 10:00 |
Start area near University Square and on Kosygina street closes | |
| 11:15-12:00 | Awarding | |
| 12:50 | 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.
Registration is closed due to reaching the limit. There will be no additional registration.
Online registration for Moscow Half Marathon will close March 17 2025. 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 01.04.2023, 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
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)
Elite corral qualification is now closed due to capacity limit.
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 4, 2025, and March 17, 2025, by emailing elite@runc.run, along with verified race results that meet the qualifying times. Only results from races held after January 1, 2023, will be considered.
Qualifying times for entry into the elite category for the 21.1 km race are:
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The Sports Protection policy is ideal for those who train actively and participate in competitions. One policy can cover up to five different sports categories. It includes over 300 sports, making it a great choice not only for runners. Insurance can be arranged for individuals or groups (such as a running club), and is available for both adults and children.
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Registration for the Moscow Half Marathon Corporate Relay is closed.
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.
The application and payment must be made by 24.03.2025.
Registration fee for a team with the "Sports" package — 85,000 rubles
Registration fee for a team with the "Vip" package — 110,000 rubles
Payment must be made by bank transfer to the account of the organizer
The payer company must be a resident of Russia
Sports insurance from our partner, Sberbank Insurance Company
The Sports Protection policy is ideal for those who train actively and participate in competitions. One policy can cover up to five different sports categories. It includes over 300 sports, making it a great choice not only for runners. Insurance can be arranged for individuals or groups (such as a running club), and is available for both adults and children.
For more details, visit our partner’s website.
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Olympic Сomplex «Luzhniki»
Thursday, April 24
14:00 – 20:00
Friday, April 25
11:00 – 20:00
Saturday, April 26
11:00 – 18:00
Participant packets will not be available for pick up at start area
Optionally:
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To pick-up participant packet you must present:
If you can’t pick-up your participant packet on April 24-26, 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.
Olympic complex «Luzhniki»
Thursday, April 24
14:00 – 20:00
Friday, April 25
11:00 – 20:00
Saturday, April 26
11:00 – 18:00
Participant packets will not be available for pick up at start area
The captain should pick up participant packets (bib numbers) for the whole team. The captain are required to show:
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.
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.
Food stations
Food stations provide drinking water and sports drinks in cups, fruits and wet sponges. They are located approximately at 11.2 km and 16.6 km
Drinks stations
Drinks stations provide drinking water in cups and wet sponges. They are located approximately at 3.2 km, 7.3 km, 13.1 km, 18.2 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.
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:
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).
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:
The corporate relay race will start at 9:00.
The start will be divided into blocks according to the submitted estimated personal times. First team member starts after corral A.
Your team net running time will start to be recorded when first team member crosses 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.
Detailed information will be sent to the team captains before the race.
The relay points are located at marks of the Moscow Half Marathon distance.
Technical transport will be located near the relay points.
Participants of stages 2,3,4 must arrive at their points no later than half an hour before the expected time of the transfer of the relay.
Stage No.1
Stage No.2
Stage No.3
Stage No.4
If you have any questions, ask them in the Relay Chatbot.
The result of the team will be counted when the participant of the 4th stage crosses the finish line.
A participant of the 4th stage will receive a set of medals for the whole team in the finish corridor.
Team result will be measured with chip 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.
List of the Moscow Half Marathon Elite Atheletes (24.04.2025).
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 24 to 26, 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:
The live broadcast of the 2025 Moscow Half Marathon
Not a fan of video streaming? 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!
If you want to join our volunteer team, reach us by email volunteer@runc.run
All participants of the Moscow Нalf marathon get a special offer with the promo code MOSMAR25 — a 20% discount off the best price for all room categories. Please note: the rate is not prepaid, however the hotel reserves the right to request payment for the stay. The promo code is valid from April 21 to April 29, and the dates available for accommodation using the promo code coincide with the race periods.
AZIMUT City Hotel Smolenskaya is the official hotel partner of the Moscow Half marathon. The hotel once again becomes a gathering place for runners from all over the country. Special accommodation rates are available for half marathon participants, offering comfortable conditions for preparation, including a 24-hour fitness center on the 20th floor and a fitness menu.
AZIMUT City Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow is a place that has everything for a comfortable stay. The hotel features 474 SMART rooms, restaurants by renowned restaurateurs, a modern fitness center, SPA, a thermal bath complex, parking, and a convenient location in the center of Moscow.
AZIMUT City Hotel Tulskaya Moscow is becoming a hotel partner of the Moscow Half Marathon this year. Even more guests of the capital, including not only athletes but also spectators, will be able to choose from various options for a comfortable stay. Special accommodation rates are available for marathon participants and guests.
The hotel is housed in a historic 1897 building within the Danilovskaya Manufactory loft quarter. Offering a wide range of services for relaxation and preparation, guests can enjoy comfortable accommodations in 144 rooms of various categories, a well-equipped gym, and the European cuisine restaurant «Manufaktura».
In April 2025, AZIMUT Hotel Derbenevskaya Moscow will become part of the partner program for one of the largest running events in the country. This cozy and home-like hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Paveletskaya metro station, in the Danilovsky business district. Only two minutes away lies the picturesque Moscow River embankment, providing the perfect setting for fresh air walks or training sessions.
Thanks to its quiet location, away from noisy streets and traffic, the hotel is an ideal place for both pre-race preparation and post-run recovery. Guests can enjoy comfortable stays in 122 rooms of various categories, dine at the international cuisine restaurant «Avenue», and take advantage of the fully equipped gym. Special accommodation rates apply for marathon participants.
AZIMUT City Hotel Olympic is one of the largest congress hotels in Moscow, offering 496 rooms ranging from Superior to Presidential Suites. The hotel provides a wide range of accommodation and services, catering to the needs of athletes during preparation and after the race.
Located in a modern district near the Olympic Sports Complex, the hotel ensures comfortable accommodations, taking into account the diverse needs of both guests and athletes. On-site facilities include several restaurants and bars, spacious conference halls, a fitness club with a swimming pool, a well-equipped gym, and a relaxing SPA zone. .
Complex offer from AZIMUT City Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow 4*
Get a chance to join the Moscow Half Marathon even if all available places in the main registration are already booked. Use a unique complex offer included registration for the Moscow Half Marathon 21,1 km and hotel accommodation (breakfasts included).
Use the promo code MOSMARPACK25 to get a unique opportunity. The promo code must be activated by April 15 on the website. Please note that reservations with this promo code require 100% prepayment. The reservations are non-refundable.
The offer is limited.
The official charity partner of the 2025 Moscow Half Marathon is Bolshe Chem Mozhesh Foundation.
Bolshe Chem Mozhesh is a charitable foundation supporting the development of inclusive sports. Since 2016, the foundation has helped people with disabilities lead active lifestyle and become amateur athletes regardless of their diagnoses.
The foundation’s mission is to create an environment where people with disabilities can regularly engage in sports, develop motivation, and reshape how society views disability and potential. Most beneficiaries are individuals with cerebral palsy and other conditions that typically make sports inaccessible. Thanks to the support of volunteers, professional coaches, and rehabilitation specialists, participants who once couldn’t take a single step are now crossing finish lines at marathons and races. Inclusive training sessions – where people with and without disabilities train together – help foster closer connections and create shared experiences where none existed before.
For accreditation requests, media inquiries, or partnership opportunities, please reach out to our official press JMgroup agent.
Daria Zharkova
Email: d.zharkova@jmgroup.ru
Maria Shipova
Email: m.shipova@jmgroup.ru
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 |
