Chisinau International Marathon

The Republic of Moldova is a small country in south-eastern Europe, with many traditions and beautiful customs. The people of Moldova are characterized by hospitality and generosity. In Moldova you can find the largest collection of wines in Europe and the largest complex of wine galleries, a unique atmosphere in a rustic style and pittoresque landscapes.The Chisinau Marathon 2020 will include the following races:
– marathon (42 km 195 m)
– half marathon (21 km)
– 10 km race
– 5 km
– 1,5 km fun run
The route will be set around central streets of Chisinau (as per the Marathon map), the start and finish line will be located on the Great National Assembly Square.
The International Chisinau Marathon have the official status of AIMS, it is a member of the International Association of marathons and distant races.
Also Chisinau Marathon was qualified with 5 stars of European Athletics Association.
Race is a Boston qualifier.
Course Highlights
The Start/Finish area and Expo are located on the Great National Assembly Square (Piața Marii Adunări Naționale, PMAN), in front of the Arc de Triomphe. After the start of the race athletes will run along Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, Ciuflea Street, Dacia Boulevard, to the intersection with Rose Street, then back along Dacia Boulevard, Ciuflea Street, Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, to the Great National Assembly Square, then continue along Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, to the intersection with Toma Ciorba Street and then back along Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, to the Great National Assembly Square.
The total length of the course is 10,5 km ( 4 laps for marathon runners and 2 laps for half marathon runners).
– Fun Run (1,5 km): the Great National Assembly Square – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – Vasile Alecsandri Street – Mitropolit Varlaam Street – Pushkin Street – the Great National Assembly Square;
– 5 km race: the Great National Assembly Square – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – Ciuflea Street – 31 August 1989 Street – Sfatul Tarii Street – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – the Great National Assembly Square;
– 10 km race: the Great National Assembly Square – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – Ciuflea Street – Dacia Boulevard ( up to Rose Street) – Dacia Boulevard – Ciuflea Street – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard (up to Toma Ciorba Street) – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – the Great National Assembly Square;
– Half marathon (21 km): the Great National Assembly Square – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – Ciuflea Street – Dacia Boulevard ( up to Rose Street) – Dacia Boulevard – Ciuflea Street – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard (up to Toma Ciorba Street) – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – the Great National Assembly Square (2 laps x 10,5 km);
– Marathon (42,195 km): the Great National Assembly Square – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – Ciuflea Street – Dacia Boulevard ( up to Rose Street) – Dacia Boulevard – Ciuflea Street – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard (up to Toma Ciorba Street) – Stefan cel Mare Boulevard – the Great National Assembly Square (4 laps x 10,5 km).