On May 2, the picturesque town of Cholpon-Ata will host an international marathon called Run the Silk Road - SCO, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
It is expected that around three thousand runners from 20 countries will participate in the competition. The event will feature various distances, including a classic marathon of 42.2 km, a half marathon of 21.1 km, as well as races of 10 km (including running and Nordic walking) and a mass run of 3 km.
The goal of this marathon is to strengthen international cooperation, develop sports tourism, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
