June 17
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
«Breath of the Aral Desert»
Aral Sea Marathon Aral Sea Marathon Timed to coincide with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Support for the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 27, 2022 No. PP-381 to mitigate the consequences of the Aral disaster and develop the Aral region.
Andrey
Kulikov
04:09:53
UZBEK ATHLETE AND ORGANIZER OF MASS RACES
IN 2023, I RAN ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE ARAL SEA FOR:
Due to increased media attention to the marathon held in 2023 and the environmental problem of drought, a decision was made to make the race annual and international.
The purpose of the marathon: To draw attention to environmental disaster in the Aral region and call on the world community to wisely use water resources.
Route complexity
Extreme
Conditions
Locality:
Gravel and sand interspersed with crushed stones and stones
Temperature:
+40 +45 °C
Weather:
Strong wind 5-10 m/s, scorching sun, moisture deficit, sandstorms
Route
At this mark, the runner understands whether he has chosen the right shoes for the marathon.
Everyone realizes how ready their knees are to be tested by endless sand.
Muscle cramps strike everyone and test the strength of their legs.
Uneven terrain and great fatigue make running difficult. Many participants are slowing down.
The totality of all the ailments that have come together into one, relief - more than half the distance is behind.
Water, the athlete begins to appreciate it, acutely feels the dry air, unevenness irritates, the softness of the sand unnerves.
Every five kilometers seems like the first twenty. This is where the hardest struggle with yourself begins.
At this mark, the runner understands whether he has chosen the right shoes for the marathon.
Everyone realizes how ready their knees are to be tested by endless sand.
Muscle cramps strike everyone and test the strength of their legs.
Uneven terrain and great fatigue make running difficult. Many participants are slowing down.
The totality of all the ailments that have come together into one, relief - more than half the distance is behind.
Water, the athlete begins to appreciate it, acutely feels the dry air, unevenness irritates, the softness of the sand unnerves.
Every five kilometers seems like the first twenty. This is where the hardest struggle with yourself begins.
42.2
Joy, acceptance and discovery of a new self, unity with nature, admiration for the sea!
km
About the 2024 marathon
Location:
Aral Sea Yurt Camp
Date of issue of starter packs:
22.06.24
Starter package issuance time:
18:00 - 20:00
Start date:
23.06.24
Collection time:
05:30
Number of slots:
100
Two participation formats
1
Your athlete
You send an employee or representative(s) from your company
2
Our athlete
We will select professional athletes to represent your company at the marathon, you can choose one or more
Athletes
Professional athletes with experience in racing at a distance of at least 20 km are allowed to participate in this marathon.
The cost of the slot and what is included in it
Corporate slot:
+12% VAT
Completes the distance in a uniform branded for your company + interview + promotional video from the marathon
1 190
usd
Personal slot (individuals):
299
usd
Services:
Photo and videography, medical personnel, helicopter for emergencies
Transport by SUV:
500 km journey along the dry seabed: Nukus - Yurt camp located next to the rest of the dry Aral Sea
Accommodation:
Accommodation in the yurt camp “Aral Sea Yurt Camp”
Nutrition:
Available throughout the marathon
What else?
Car escort for participants
Live broadcast of the race
Social video about problems and possible solutions
Promotional video of the marathon with participants
Interviews with corporate participants
All participants on the way to the yurt camp will go to the place where tree planting began
2
million
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At the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
plantations of various trees were planted on:
They talked about us in 2023:
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Organizations that are actively involved in solving the problem of desertification and combating drought.