Yerevan Municipality together with Repat Armenia foundation will hold Yerevan Half Marathon race in Yerevan on October 16. Spreading the idea of healthy lifestyle the half marathon is aimed at sport tourism promotion in the capital and throughout the republic. The event is also aimed at making Yerevan more attractive for sportsmen and race fans representing Diaspora, strengthening their ties with homeland. Yerevan Half Marathon starts on October 16, at 08.30 from Republic square and lasts till 13.30. The total distance of the race is 21,1 km. The race will pass alonf Nalbandyan, Vardanants, A. Manukyan, A. Isahakyan streets, around “Cascade” complex, along Moskovyan, M. Saryan and then Leo, A. Paronyan, Dzorapi streets (up to Davtashen bridge) across Haghtanak (Victory) bridge, along Argishti, Italy, V. Sargsyan streets. The runners will finish the race on the start line. 5 and 10 km distance is provided for beginner runners, kids will run 1 km. Experienced runners and participants of the marathon are to run the whole distance-21.1 km.
Up to 3000 race fans and experienced runners can take part in Yerevan Half Marathon. Active participation of the runners form Russia, Europe, USA, Georgia and some other countries is expected. To take part in the event one should check in in advance on the websites www.armeniamarathon.org or on www.yerevan21.am. The course of the marathon is measured by the Association of International Marathons and Distant Races (AIMS) due to which the marathon got an international status.

Information and Public Relations Department
of the City hall of Yerevan