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The International Mountain Ecological Half Marathon "Seven Lakes," featuring athletes from 10 countries, took place in Penjikent on August 2–3, according to the Committee for Youth and Sports under the Government of Tajikistan.
Races over distances of 3, 10, and 21 km brought together approximately 200 participants passionate about trail running—running across natural terrain. The event's goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle, develop eco-tourism and sports tourism, and exchange experiences between athletes from different countries.
The committee recalled that a similar half marathon, "Haftkul 2024," last year brought together over 200 participants from 12 countries. The event is being held as part of the Comprehensive State Program for the Development of Environmental Education and Awareness of the Population of Tajikistan for 2021–2025.
The half marathon was organized by the Committee for Environmental Protection and local authorities of the city of Penjikent.
