Moscow Marathon

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Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (53°F)Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Documents & entry

Check your passport

Make sure it's still valid — you'll also need it as ID at bib pickup

Visa & entry permit

Check if your nationality needs a visa or travel authorization (ESTA etc.) and how long it takes

Check current entry requirements for your passport, trip dates, purpose and length of stay with the destination’s immigration authority or embassy. Visa exemptions do not cover every entry condition.

Race confirmation

Print or save it — you may be asked at immigration or bib pickup

Medical certificate & waiver

Required for some races (France, Italy…) — check the required documents in the race notice

Travel insurance

Cover injuries, delays and lost baggage

Race gear

Shoes & race kit

Keep them in your carry-on, never checked — you still race even if your bag is late

Energy gels & supplements

Mind cabin liquid rules — on-course brands may differ, bring what you trained with

Small but essential

Bib pins · watch charger · Vaseline · a throwaway layer for the start

Local prep

Local eSIM

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Cash & cards

Some places are cash-only — carry small cash plus a card that works abroad

Adapter & voltage

Check plug type and voltage, and pack a universal adapter

Airport to city

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Race week

Expo & bib pickup

Check pickup dates, closing times and required ID — many races don't allow race-day pickup

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Race morning transport

Check first trains and shuttles — public transit may not run that early

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Bag drop & start rules

Check bag drop deadlines, clear-bag policy and wave start times

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Pace calculator
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