The Kyiv Marathon draws approximately 7,500 finishers on an urban road in Kyiv, Ukraine. The course starts and finishes at Maidan Nezalezhnosti. The route passes Khreshchatyk, the Dnipro embankment, and Mariinsky Park. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on river crossings.
Kyiv Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Kyiv Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 25 April 2027 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 88 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
The Kyiv Marathon is a city loop that starts and finishes at Maidan Nezalezhnosti and passes Khreshchatyk, the Dnipro embankment, and Mariinsky Park. The embankment miles are the easiest because they are the flattest, the return toward the higher central streets is tougher, and spectator support is strongest around Maidan and Khreshchatyk with more clusters along the river and park approaches.
The Kyiv Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 88 metres of climbing and 88 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
The Kyiv Marathon accepts entries through kyivmarathon.org on a first-come, first-served basis with no qualifying time required. Registration for the September or October race typically opens in spring. Given the event's significance as Ukraine's largest marathon, international runners should monitor the official website for current registration windows and any security-related participant guidance.
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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