SberPrime Moscow Marathon

To register for the race, you must complete the online application form and pay the entry fee on the Running Community website. Please make sure you enter your personal data according to your passport (ID). Otherwise, you will not be able to pick up your participant packet and a bib number. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that payment confirmation may take anywhere from a few hours up to 24 hours.

To qualify for the cluster A, you must provide proof of performance (qualification). Please attach a link to the official race results (electronic timing protocol) from an event held after September 1, 2024, showing a marathon finish time of 2:45:00 or faster, or a half marathon finish time of 1:18:00 and faster. If you would like to pay for more than 10 entries on behalf of a company, please contact: corp@runc.run.

• Participants must be 18 years or older on race day to take part in the race. 
• Race packet pick-up is organized on September 24, from 16.00 to 20.00, or September 25, from 11.00 to 20.00, or September 26, from 11.00 to 18.00. Please note that the packet pick-up will not be available on the race day.
• To pick up a race packet, participants must present a valid ID a medical certificate (see requirements). Certificates will not be returned to the participants. A copy is acceptable upon presentation of the original certificate.
• Participants with disabilities must also present official documentation confirming their status.
• Combat veterans must also present a valid veteran ID.
• Participants recognized as veteran athletes must also present a valid veteran athlete ID.
• Entry fees are non-refundable, and registration cannot be cancelled once completed.
• The course time limit is 6 hours from the moment each runner starts his\her race.

Regulations of the competition «SberPrime Moscow Marathon» 2026

For Russian citizens

• if registered from 14.04.2026 to 18.06.2026 — 5500 rubles
• if registered from 19.06.2026 to 18.08.2026 — 6500 rubles
• if registered from 23.09.2026 to 25.09.2026 — 7500 rubles (a number without a name) 

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 from 14.04.2026 to 18.06.2026 — 2750 rubles
• if registered from 19.06.2026 to 18.08.2026 — 3250 rubles
• if registered from 23.09.2026 to 25.09.2026 — 3750 rubles (a number without a name) 

For foreign citizens

• if registered from 14.04.2026 to 18.06.2026 — 6500 rubles
• if registered from 19.06.2026 to 18.08.2026 — 7500 rubles
• if registered from 23.09.2026 to 25.09.2026 — 8500 rubles (a number without a name) 

10% discount with SBP payment. Rules.

Insurance coverage provided by the event partner — «Sberbank Life Insurance».

VIP Service for participants

The VIP package for SberPrime Moscow Marathon participants is a set of premium services designed to provide maximum comfort in the finish area:

• Official SberPrime Moscow Marathon x Bodycore t-shirt;
• Parking within the Luzhniki Olympic Complex;
• Comfortable changing rooms in the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• Personal storage locker in the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• Private restroom in the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• Fast-track exit after the finish line;
• Massage zone in the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• Stretching zone in the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• Catering in the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• Photo package from Marathon Photo;
• Personal race video from MySportFilm.

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 SberPrime Moscow Marathon offers comfort and convenience for your favorite supporter waiting at the finish line:

• Access to the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• Catering in the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• Access to the VIP area at the finish line;
• Private restroom in the VIP area inside the Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena;
• A race-themed souvenir.

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 42.2 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 June 1, 2026, and August 18, 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 42.2 km race are:

• men: up to 2:23:00 (marathon) or up to 1:07:00 (half marathon)
• women: up to 2:45:00 (marathon) or up to 1:17:00 (half marathon).

Complimentary insurance coverage from Sberbank Life Insurance

Focus on your performance and enjoy the race experience. During registration, you can opt in to a complimentary insurance policy provided by the event’s partner, Sberbank Life Insurance.

All participants aged 18 to 65 who accept the insurance terms during registration will be automatically covered for the duration of the race. This means you’ll be protected while on the course – so you can stay fully focused on your run.

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Area near the Lukoil Arena
Moscow, Volokolamskoe highway, Building 69 (Spartak metro station, Exit 2)

September 24, Thursday
16:00 – 20:00

September 25, Friday
11:00 – 20:00

September 26, Saturday
11:00 – 18:00

The packet pick-up will not be available on race day.

• Bib number with timing chip and safety pins
• Wristband and clothing bag for clothing drop off
• Heatsheet and food at finish
• Finisher medal

Optionally:

• Official T-shirt SberPrime Moscow Marathon and event sports partner Bodycore from Yandex Factory. Price — 3500 rubles.

In person

Please come to the bib number pick-up on September 24, from 16.00 to 20.00, or September 25, from 11.00 to 20.00, or September 26, from 11.00 to 18.00. You must present the following documents:

• A valid ID
• Original medical certificate (see requirements)
• Additional required documents for participants with disabilities: an official document confirming disability
• Additional required documents for combat veterans: a combat veteran ID.

Your medical certificate will be retained in exchange for your race bib number and will not be returned after the event. A copy is accepted only if you also present the original document.

By authorization

If you are unable to pick up your race packet in person, a friend or a family member (authorized representative) may do so on your behalf.

The authorized representative must come on September 24, from 16.00 to 20.00, or September 25, from 11.00 to 20.00, or September 26, from 11.00 to 18.00 to pick up a bib number and present the following documents:

• Original authorization letter (no notarization required; the document will be retained)
• Their own ID
• A copy of your ID
• Your original medical certificate (see requirements)
• Additional required documents for participants with disabilities: an official document confirming disability
• Additional required documents for combat veterans: a combat veteran ID
• If a participant with a disability is accompanied by a guide/assistant, the guide must also provide his\her ID and a valid medical certificate in the required format.

The authorization letter does not allow the authorized representative to participate in the race using your bib. Bib transfer is strictly prohibited. Any participant running under another person’s bib number will be disqualified.

We accept medical certificates that meet the following requirements:

• It is issued by a licensed medical provider
• It includes the full name of the participant, date of issue, doctor’s signature and stamp, and an official stamp of the medical institution 
• It confirms that the participant is cleared for physical activity (Health group 1 or 2), or is issued in accordance with the official medical clearance form approved by the Russian Ministry of Health (Appendix No. 2 to Order No. 484n of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated May 19, 2026)
• It is valid on the race day. A medical certificate is valid for the period specified in the document, but no longer than 1 year from the date of issue.

Your medical certificate will be retained in exchange for your race bib number and will not be returned after the event. A copy is accepted only if you also present the original document.

Electronic medical certificates are accepted if they are signed with a qualified electronic signature of a doctor. Please bring a printed copy.

If a participant with a disability is accompanied by a guide/assistant, the guide must also provide his\her ID and a valid medical certificate in the required format.

The start area is located near the Lomonosov Moscow State University (University Square) and Kosygina Street.

Take the Vorobyovy Gory or Universitet metro station, Red line (1).

From Vorobyovy Gory station, follow the exit toward Vorobyovskaya Embankment and Kosygina Street.

You can also reach the start area of the 42.2 km race and relays from Lomonosovsky Prospekt station (Exit 5).

If you want to leave your things in a baggage storage on the day of the race or on Saturday, we recommend using the Luzhniki station, MCC (14) or the Sportivnaya metro station, Red line (1)

The finish area is located at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex.

Recommended stations: Sportivnaya (Line 1), Luzhniki (MCC Line 14).

Directions: From Sportivnaya or Luzhniki: follow signs to the main entrance of Luzhniki. 

Please use metro or MCC. It’s the fastest and the most convenient way to get to the start and finish area. We do not recommend coming by public transport or by car: the streets are blocked, the stops are far away, and there are no parking spots available.

Plan your route and extra travel time. Please take into account possible delays and queues due to the number of participants. Arrive 1.5 hours before the start if you don’t want to ruin the experience with haste and being late.

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:

• weapons, knives or sharp objects;
• fireworks or explosives; 
• alcoholic beverages;
• drinks and other items in glass or metal containers;
• flag poles; large bags, packages and suitcases.

Large-item storage is available only at the finish area, near the entrance pavilions by: Sportivnaya (Entrance Pavilion 1C).

Animals/pets, bicycles or scooters are not allowed in the area. You may leave bicycles and scooters at the designated parking area near Luzhniki Olympic Complex.

Baggage storage and changing tents is located only in the finish area at the Olympic Sports Complex.

Please note that the bag transfer from the start area to the finish area is not available.

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 form at least 30 min before the start.

09.00 – Start of the 42.2 km race for elite runners on Vorobyovskaya Embankment 

09.04 – Start of the 42.2 km race, corporate and student relays on Kosygina Street

The start of each race is divided into corrals. Your corral is indicated on your bib number. Look for the letter navigation signs in the start area to get into your corral. You can start only from the corral that is indicated on your race bib, or from a later one. Only runners with official 2026 SberPrime Moscow Marathon bibs are allowed to start clusters.

The race start will take place in stages with short intervals between waves. 

• 9:00 — Сorral Elite start
• 9:04 — Сorral A start
• 9:05 — Corporate Relay start
• 9:06 — Student Relay start
• 9:07 — Сorral В start
• 9:12 — Сorral С start
• 9:17 — Сorral D start
• 9:23 — Сorral E start
• 9:28 — Bolshe Chem Mozhesh Foundation start
• 9:29 — Сorral F start
• 9:35 — Сorral G start
• 9:46 — Сorral H start
• 9:52 — Сorral I start
• 9:59 — Сorral J start
• 10:10 — Corrals close

Your individual time will only start counting after you cross the starting line.

Please be careful with other runners. Do not push or jostle at the start. Avoid sudden stops or changes of direction while running and at refreshment stations. In order to hear warnings from other runners and judges, we kindly ask you to run without any headphones.

No scooters, roller skates, skateboards or any other wheeled vehicles are allowed to use. Participation with animals/pets or children sitting in strollers is strongly prohibited.

Pacemakers are marathon runners who will run at a set pace and finish with the estimated result. They will help you along the race. They will be carrying flags indicating the finish times they are pacing for.

The pacemaker target times:

• 2:59:00 (pace 4:15 min/km) — B 
• 3:14:00 (pace 4:36 min/km) — C 
• 3:29:00 (pace 4:57 min/km) — D 
• 3:44:00 (pace 5:19 min/km) — E
• 3:59:00 (pace 5:40 min/km) — G
• 4:14:00 (pace 6:01 min/km) — H
• 4:29:00 (pace 6:23 min/km) — I
• 4:44:00 (pace 6:44 min/km) — J
• 4:59:00 (pace 7:05 min/km) — J

At the course there will be eleven 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 8.3 km, 19.8 km, 29.6 km, 35.4 km and 38.7 km.

Drinks stations

Drinks stations provide drinking water in cups and wet sponges. They are located approximately at 4.9 km, 14.6 km, 16.3 km, 23.8 km, 33 km and 37.2 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, please contact volunteers or judges, draw attention of others and call for medical assistance by calling the organizers’ hotline 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:

• Where did it happen?
• What happened?
• Who is injured?
• Who is calling?

Wait for any other questions.

There is a time limit for the full marathon — 6 hours.

Your individual time will be registered once you cross the finish line.

Please do not remain standing on the finish line and walk slowly towards it. You will receive your medal, heat coat, drinking water and fruit there.

If you or other runners are feeling unwell, please ask doctors, volunteers or any other personnel for medical aid.

The results will be measured by the chip timing system, judges and a video tracking system.

Your individual result will be calculated when you cross the start and finish lines. The timing chip is attached to your bib. Do not bend or fold it, do not keep the bib next to any magnets – it may damage the timing chip.

Preliminary results will be available on results.runc.run during the race. Time will be measured at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 21.1 km, 25 km, 30 km, 35 km, 40 km. Your friends and family will be able to see where you have already checked in and what time you have finished. Enter the participant’s bib number or the last name to find this information on the website.

Upon finishing the race, you will receive a text message and an email with your preliminary result. Preliminary and final results will be available on the results.runc.run website. 

If your result is inaccurate or is missing, send a request to protest@runc.run. Specify your full name, your bib number, distance, the issue itself in the email and attach files that could help. Claims are accepted only from participants or from their official representatives from 12.00, September 28, 2026 till 17.00, October 9, 2026.

Overall standings

For the 42.2 km race, the top 10 male and female finishers in the overall standings will receive awards.

National standings

For the 42.2 km race, the top 3 male and female finishers in the national standings will receive awards.

Age groups

For the 42.2 km race, the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups will receive awards: 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, and 80+. Age-group winners and podium finishers will be determined after the final results have been officially approved. Winners will be contacted via SMS. Awards must be collected in person on September 27 or 28 at Azimut City Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow, 8, Smolenskaya Street, Moscow.

An elite-corral runner who has received an award in the overall standings is not eligible for an award for a podium finish in their age group.

Prize money for 42.2 km race participants of the SberPrime Moscow Marathon (the amount is stated in rubles and includes personal income tax) 

Overall ranking (men and women):

• 1st place – 900,000 RUB
• 2nd place – 500,000 RUB
• 3rd place – 400,000 RUB
• 4th place – 300,000 RUB
• 5th place – 200,000 RUB
• 6th place – 100,000 RUB
• 7th place – 80,000 RUB
• 8th place – 60,000 RUB
• 9th place – 40,000 RUB
• 10th place – 30,000 RUB

National ranking (men and women):

• 1st place – 120,000 RUB
• 2nd place – 80,000 RUB
• 3rd place – 60,000 RUB

Amateur ranking (men and women):

• 1st place – 150,000 RUB
• 2nd place – 100,000 RUB
• 3rd place – 70,000 RUB

Prize money for individual achievements:

• National record (2:08:08 among men / 2:20:47 among women) – 1,000,000 RUB
• Target time (2:09:00 among men / 2:26:00 among women) – 400,000 RUB
• Race record (2:09:31 among men / 2:28:02 among women) – 250,000 RUB

Prize money for individual achievements (race runners, except for the elite corral and amateur ranking):

• 2:28:00 among men / 3:00:00 among women – 15,000 RUB

Regulations of the competition «SberPrime Moscow Marathon» 2026