maib | Mastercard Chisinau Marathon 2027

Race Distances and Participation Options

Choose the distance that suits you best:

• 5 km. A suitable distance for beginners and those who want to experience a major sporting event.
• 10.5 km. For runners looking to test their endurance and improve their personal best.
• 21.097 km. The half marathon distance for well-prepared runners ready for a sporting challenge.
• 42.195 km. The full marathon distance for runners ready to test their limits.
• Marathon for All. A dedicated category for participants with disabilities.

During registration, you can choose to participate with or without the official event T-shirt.

Participant Race Kit

Every registered participant receives:

• Branded participant backpack.
• Race bib.
• Electronic timing chip.
• Finisher medal upon successful completion of the distance.
• Access to hydration and refreshment stations along the course.
• Music zones and support along the route.
• Access to changing rooms and bag storage.
• Access to the post-race recovery area.
• Activities and surprises from event partners.

The official event T-shirt is included when selecting the registration option with a T-shirt.

Race Kit Collection

• September 23, 10:00–19:00. Race kit collection.
• September 24, 10:00–19:00. Race kit collection.
• September 25, 10:00–19:00. Race kit collection.
• September 26, 06:00–08:00. Race kit collection for participants traveling from outside the area only.

Important Information

• The main races will take place on September 26, 2027, starting at 09:00.
• The start for wheelchair athletes is scheduled for 08:55.
• Moldcell Marathon for Kids will take place on September 25.
• The minimum age for the marathon and half marathon is 18.
• Participants under 18 may join shorter distances permitted for their age group with written consent from their parents and/or coach.
• Participants aged 65 and over may benefit from the Sporter 65+ program, which offers free entry subject to the program's terms and conditions.
• Advance registration is required.
• Registration is open until September 25, 2027, at 23:00.

Corporate Participation

We invite companies to take part in maib | Mastercard Chisinau Marathon 2027 with their colleagues. Gather your team, choose your distances, and represent your company at the country's leading marathon.
Special registration conditions and a separate corporate ranking are available for corporate teams.

Email:corporate@sporter.md.

Contacts

Organizer: Sporter.
Email:event@sporter.md.
Official website:marathon.md.