ETNORAN National Run and Cultural Program in Elista

On 4 October 2026 Elista hosts ETNORAN, the closing stage of the all-Russian series of national runs organized by the All-Russian Athletics Federation. The start area is Victory Square, with courses through central streets. Distances include a 21.1 km half marathon (age 18+), 10 km (16+), 5 km (14+), a 1 km run in national costume (age 10+), and shorter children's races. RIA Kalmykia reports a cultural program of music and dance, national food, workshops, exhibitions, and a themed photo area. A start clock was not published.

Source: https://riakalm.ru/publishing/sport08/52826-beg-natsionalnye-kostyumy-i-kultura-v-eliste-projdet-etnoran