Opening ceremony of the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2017" will take place at the Sukhbaatar square on May 20.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, City Governor`s Office, City Tourism Department, Mongolian National Olympic Committee and Mongolian Marathon Association.
The main purpose of the event is to develop marathon sports, advertise Ulaanbaatar city to the world, increase the number of residents interested in running, provide physical and mental education to youths.
The professional category is divided into semi - 21 km; and full - 42 km distances. Amateurs' marathon is divided into 3 distances with 4 age groups. Specifically, 5 km distance will include ages between 12-17, 18-35, 36-54, 55 and above.
There is also marathon designed for families and people with disabilities for 1.5 km distance.
Runners who finish in 4-10th places in any category will be rewarded with medals, certificate and cash prize.
Entrants may register at www.ub-marathon.ub.gov.mn online or go to relative sports committee in your district or capital city sports & physical culture office. Registration fee is US$ 20 for foreign participants.
Opening ceremony of the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2017" will take place at the Sukhbaatar square on May 20.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, City Governor`s Office, City Tourism Department, Mongolian National Olympic Committee and Mongolian Marathon Association.
The main purpose of the event is to develop marathon sports, advertise Ulaanbaatar city to the world, increase the number of residents interested in running, provide physical and mental education to youths.
The professional category is divided into semi - 21 km; and full - 42 km distances. Amateurs' marathon is divided into 3 distances with 4 age groups. Specifically, 5 km distance will include ages between 12-17, 18-35, 36-54, 55 and above.
There is also marathon designed for families and people with disabilities for 1.5 km distance.
Runners who finish in 4-10th places in any category will be rewarded with medals, certificate and cash prize.
Entrants may register at www.ub-marathon.ub.gov.mn online or go to relative sports committee in your district or capital city sports & physical culture office. Registration fee is US$ 20 for foreign participants.