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The Moscow Marathon is an annual sporting event in the Russian capital, attracting participants from different regions and countries.
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The Moscow Marathon will be held on September 26–27, and about 60 thousand athletes can take part in it.
For the first time, marathon participants - amateur athletes - will be able to compete for a cash prize in a separate event, and 43% of registered athletes will take part in the marathon for the first time.
MOSCOW, September 24 - RIA Novosti. About 60 thousand athletes from more than 80 regions of Russia and 40 countries of the world can take part in the Moscow Marathon this year, the press service of the Running Community told RIA Novosti.
The Moscow Marathon will take place in the capital on September 26-27. For the first time, amateur athletes will be able to compete for a cash prize from 15 to 150 thousand rubles in a separate event at the Moscow Marathon.
“Up to 60 thousand participants are expected in 2026 at the SberPrime Moscow Marathon,” the press service said.
The Running Community clarified that athletes will come from more than 80 regions of Russia and more than 40 countries. At the same time, 43% of registered athletes will take part in the SberPrime Moscow Marathon for the first time.

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