SPB Half Marathon "Northern Capital"

SPB Half Marathon "Northern Capital" — a mass running event in the historic center of Saint Petersburg. Start and finish at Palace Square. The route passes Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Rostral Columns, Admiralty and St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Distances:

• 21.1 km (half marathon) — ages 18+
• 10 km — ages 16+
• Relay (distance TBD)

Schedule:

• August 7 (Fri) 14:00–20:00 — race packet pickup
• August 8 (Sat) 10:00–20:00 — race packet pickup
• August 9 (Sun) 7:00 — start village opens
• 8:30 — 10 km start
• 9:10 — 21.1 km and relay start
• 9:40 — 10 km awards
• 11:15 — 21.1 km and relay awards
• 12:30 — race ends

Registration fees (Russian citizens):

• 21.1 km: 3500 RUB (until Apr 20), 4500 RUB (until Jul 1), 6000 RUB (Aug 6–8)
• 10 km: 3000 RUB (until Apr 20), 3500 RUB (until Jul 1), 5000 RUB (Aug 6–8)
• Discounted categories (under 21, men 60+, women 55+): 50% off
• Participants with disabilities, sports and combat veterans — free

Online registration open until July 1, 2026 (or until spots fill). Additional registration Aug 6–8 if spots remain.