The international night run BUKHARA NIGHT RACE, part of the Samarkand Marathon series of charity runs, starts on September 17 at sunset in Bukhara. Registration for the race is open until September 12.
The night run BUKHARA NIGHT RACE was initiated by the Foundation for the Development of Culture and Art in partnership with the Ministry of Sports Development and the local administration of Bukhara region.
Participants will have access to running distances for 5 and 10 km, Nordic walking for 5 km, as well as children’s race “Kids Run” for 300 and 600 meters. More than 2,000 people are expected to take part in the race, Uznews says with reference to the Fund.
The race will take place on an illuminated track passing through the iconic places and streets of Bukhara, introducing the participants to the sights of the old city.
The goal of this year’s race is to adapt museums for people with visual impairments. The collected funds will be used to purchase audio guides, tactile paintings and the necessary equipment.
The cost of participation is from 100 thousand to 150 thousand soums, depending on the chosen distance. Registration for the race is available until September 12 on the website bukharanightrace.uz.
Each registered participant will receive a branded T-shirt and bag as a gift, and those participants in the race who can meet the time limit of each distance will receive a commemorative medal at the finish line. Upon request, the medal can be engraved.
