· Ustyurt Plateau to the western Aral Sea shore, Kungrad District, Republic of Karakalpakstan
Aral Ultra 2026: Race Archive
Aral Ultra 2026 has finished. The October race crossed the Ustyurt Plateau to the Aral Sea; Nukus hosted the public running programme.
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What we checked: Completed 100 km race to the Aral shore, running programme in Nukus and originally announced October 3–4 dates.
- Dates
- 3–4 October 2026
- Venue
- Ustyurt Plateau to the western Aral Sea shore, Kungrad District, Republic of Karakalpakstan
- Type
- festival
Aral Ultra 2026 took place in Karakalpakstan in early October. The 100 km race crossed the Ustyurt Plateau and finished at the Aral Sea shore; Nukus hosted shorter runs and children’s races.
Event status
Finished. The announced programme was October 3–4, 2026, with the main race on October 3.
Visiting the Aral region
The race transfers and entry fees no longer apply to a new trip. For an independent visit, arrange the journey from Nukus to Muynak and a separate vehicle for the Aral shore. The ship cemetery and the present shoreline are different stops; allow for the onward drive.