Irbis Race 2026
Pacing, fueling and crew sheet for the course you pick
3’70012’139 m D+ ft D+
At a glance
Irbis Race 2026 took place on Sunday 6 September 2026 in Oi-Qaragai (Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan). Three distances to choose from: 15.5, 19.4 and 40 km.
Longest course: Irbis Race, 40 km with 3’700 m D+ (93 m per km: very steep terrain).
The 2027 edition is expected on Sunday 5 September 2027, date to be confirmed by the organiser. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.
A high-altitude marathon in the heart of the Zailiysky Alatau. Harsh terrain, great heights, and the true spirit of the mountains. The start is at the Oi-Qaragai mountain resort.
3 courses
Course analysis
40 km24.9 mi3’700 m D+12’139 ft D+
- D+
- 3’700 m12’139 ft
- D−
- 3’767 m12’359 ft
- Max alt.
- 3’428 m11’247 ft
- Steepest
- 21%
Segments
Elevation profile: Irbis Race
1’559 m – 3’428 m5’115 ft – 11’247 ft
Feels like these
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- Ultra X I Feel Slovenia59.3 km36.8 mi · 87 km-effortSep 4, 2027 · Dates to be confirmed4’872 km away3’027.3 mi away
- Trail du Pays Welche50.1 km31.1 mi · 76 km-effortJul 10, 20275’261 km away3’269 mi away
Where to stay
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