Moscow’s Weekend Marathons Cover Land and Sea
Whether you prefer running the trails or surfing the waves, this past weekend had plenty of outdoor activities for Muscovites looking to enjoy the last of the late summer weather.
Around 25,000 runners participated in the eighth annual Moscow Marathon on Sunday.
The 2014 Toulouse Marathon winner Sardana Trofimova beat her own previous Moscow marathon record by completing the 42.2 kilometer (26.2 miles) trail in 2 hours, 28 minutes and 2 seconds.
At the same time, 40 professional stand up paddleboarding (SUP) surfers and 100 amateurs competed on the Moscow River as part of the inaugural Moscow Aquatoria festival. The event concluded with a colorful paddleboard carnival.
Here is a closer look at this weekend's sporting events:
Around 25,000 runners participated in the eighth annual Moscow Marathon on Sunday.
The 2014 Toulouse Marathon winner Sardana Trofimova beat her own previous Moscow marathon record by completing the 42.2 kilometer (26.2 miles) trail in 2 hours, 28 minutes and 2 seconds.
At the same time, 40 professional stand up paddleboarding (SUP) surfers and 100 amateurs competed on the Moscow River as part of the inaugural Moscow Aquatoria festival. The event concluded with a colorful paddleboard carnival.
Here is a closer look at this weekend's sporting events:
The paddleboard race covered 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) of the Vodootvodny Canal.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Over 500 professional surfers and enthusiasts from across the country joined in the parade.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Even Russia's flagship air carrier Aeroflot joined in the paddling carnival.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Flyboarders also showed off their skills.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Moscow Marathon is Russia's largest running event.
Alexander Nemenov / AFP
Yuri Chechun raced to the winning title in the Moscow Marathon, covering the long-distance trail in 2 hours, 16 minutes and 7 seconds.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
The marathon's route passed the capital's most iconic attractions, including the Bolshoi Theatre, the Christ the Savior Cathedral and the Kremlin.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
While the kids' run was canceled due to the coronavirus, the annual handbike and wheelchair races took place as planned.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
While participants were required to wear face masks in the race start area and after the finish, no masks were worn during the marathon itself.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
