Cuprum Run Balkhash 2026

Cuprum Run 2026 is a charity running festival in Balkhash, Karaganda Region, organised by the Kazakhmys group of companies. The event starts on September 13, 2026, 07:00–14:00.

• 21 km — individual race, runners aged 18+, time limit 180 min;
• 10 km — aged 16+, time limit 120 min;
• 5 km — aged 14+, time limit 90 min;
• Kids' race — 400 m (ages 6–9) and 1 km (ages 10–13), time limit 15 min;
• 1 km race for people with disabilities — wheelchair users, 18+.

Entry fee: KZT 3,000; the kids' race is free. All fees go to charity. Total limit: 1,200 participants. Online registration closes at 23:59 on September 8, 2026, or earlier when the limit is reached; race packet pickup is on September 11–12. The course is a closed loop with the start and finish in the same place, mostly asphalt. All finishers receive a commemorative medal.