GlobalLimits Uzbekistan – Footsteps of Alexander the Great

GlobalLimits Uzbekistan

GlobalLimits Uzbekistan – Footsteps of Alexander the Great is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the wonders of Uzbekistan like no other, all by way of your own two feet.

230 km – 6 stages    /  + 4.800m / – 5.000m

GlobalLimits Uzbekistan is a thrilling 230km, 6-stages ultramarathon through the heart of the ancient Silk Road. Join the challenge: we meet at the UNESCO Heritage city of Samarkand, known as the Crossroads of Cultures and finish at the iconic sandstone fortress Nur, built by Alexander the Great in 327BC, in the ancient city of Nurata. Are you a repeat offender? This race offers an unforgettable spectacular finale to your collection of GlobalLimits Heritage Site races!

This 6-stage race is also a total cultural immersion experience. Throughout the race, you will stay in local villages, yurt camps and campsites set-up in mountain valleys. The carefully selected and marked race course spans through mountain valleys, rivers, lakeshores, deserts, steppes, local villages and many more extraordinary remote places. We will celebrate your perseverance and achievement in Bukhara, a beautiful UNESCO Heritage City with a bustling old town, blue domed madrasas, and intricately decorated architectures that stand out against the imposing Kaylan Minaret.

Six stages, 230 km, and 2,000 years of history beneath your feet, where every step is a journey through time itself. Are you ready to claim your spot on the Silk Road?

Event Information

Country: Uzbekistan Province: Samarkand Event type: Run Stage Distance: 230 km Ascent: 4800 m Event date: 24 April, 2026 Duration: 8 day(s)

Organiser Information

Race Organiser: GlobalLimits Race Director: Stefan Betzelt Email: info@global-limits.com Website: https://www.global-limits.com/
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