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The New York City Marathon takes place on Sunday — the second-largest marathon in history. After a record 59,226 finishers last year, organizers expect a new record: more than 240,000 people from 160 countries have applied. In 2026, it will be 50 years since the course first passed through all five boroughs of the city.
Aziz KarimovDue to the worst air quality in Singapore in more than a decade, running clubs moved their training sessions into shopping malls: more than 80 runners circled the corridors of Marina Square before the stores opened, preparing for international marathons.
Otabek YusupovOn 7–8 November, Samarkand will host the Samarkand Marathon Series 2026. The programme includes races from 2 km to the full marathon, an inclusive start, a Kids Run, a lecture hall and a concert. More than 1,500 runners from 63 countries have registered; the marathon is traditionally charitable, and an environmental programme with plogging will also take place.
Otabek YusupovOn 7–8 November, Samarkand will host the Samarkand Marathon — the final event of the Samarkand Marathon Series 2026. 1,583 foreigners from 63 countries have registered; registration is open until 30 October. The funds will go toward building children's sports playgrounds.
Sevara Azamova
