Bishkek Snow Leopard Run 2025
The major international race in Kyrgyzstan hosted 4,800 participants from 30 countries, serving as a key stage of the Turkic Alliance of Long Runs.
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — The Kyrgyz capital welcomed the international charity race, Bishkek Snow Leopard Run 2025. Having become a traditional and significant fixture in Central Asia’s sports calendar, the event united thousands of runners with a shared mission: supporting efforts to preserve the snow leopard, the country’s national symbol.
This year, 4,800 runners took to the starting line. The geographic diversity was impressive, with flags from 30 nations adorning the race village, highlighting the growing international interest in the event.
A Stage of the TAN Series: Strengthening Ties
The race held special significance for the development of sports cooperation within the Turkic world. The Bishkek Snow Leopard Run serves as a vital stage of the Turkic Alliance of Long Runs (TAN), an alliance dedicated to uniting Turkic peoples through sport and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Forty-five official TAN series runners participated in the event. These athletes are continuing their running journey across the cities of the Turkic world, collecting unique medals and strengthening bonds of friendship between nations. Their participation highlights a commitment to the Alliance's core goals: integration, cultural exchange, and elevating the standard of sporting events in the region.
More Than Just Sport
The Snow Leopard Run is about more than just racing against the clock. A significant portion of the funds raised from entry fees is traditionally allocated to environmental projects focused on the protection and conservation of the snow leopard population in Kyrgyzstan. Each runner’s participation made a direct contribution to preserving the unique ecosystem of the Tian Shan mountains.
The high level of organization, the energy of the fans, and the festive atmosphere made the Bishkek Snow Leopard Run 2025 a memorable occasion, reaffirming its status as a key destination on the Turkic Alliance of Long Runs map.
The TAN Alliance congratulates all finishers, organizers, and volunteers on a successful event and looks forward to welcoming athletes to the next races of the series in other cities across the Turkic world.
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