Running for residents
Bishkek residents run for free every day from 6:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00. At other times the track is used by athletes, including the national athletics team.
Spartak Stadium
Bishkek’s main football stadium, with a running track.
- 1941construction completed
- Freerunning mornings and evenings
- July +30°, January +3°daytime
- Bishkek, Omurzakov Stadiumplace
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Building exterior
The building can be seen from outside; what is inside is described below.
History by date
- 1939Foundation
The Spartak stadium is founded.
- 1941Completion
Construction is completed.
- 1963Renovation
The stadium is rebuilt.
- 2024New reconstruction
Lighting, turf, irrigation, seats and track are renewed: the stadium is prepared for World Cup qualifiers.
- 2026New running track
On 10 October the renewed track opens: nine lanes instead of eight, and Bishkek residents run for free.
Four seasons
How the place looks at different times of year.
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Spring
March–MayEvening matches are played under bright floodlights; the pitch is green and the stands are full.
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Summer
June–AugustA green pitch and dark track among the park’s dense trees; the stands are yellow and red.
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Autumn
September–NovemberThe stadium looks the same: yellow and red stands, a green pitch and the dark track.
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Winter
December–FebruaryThe stadium looks the same: yellow and red stands, the pitch and the dark track.
Where it is
- Address
- Bishkek, Omurzakov Stadium
- From the base
- ≈0.6 km as the crow flies · Bishkek
- Coordinates
- 42.8802° N, 74.5979° E
Opening times and etiquette
Hours and prices
- Opening hours
- daily
Bishkek residents can run here 6:00–9:00 and 18:00–21:00. At other times athletes train. Checked 27.10.2026.
Etiquette
- For running. Come during the public hours: 6:00–9:00 or 18:00–21:00. At other times the track is used for training.
- For a match. Tickets are sold online; the national team played its last home match of 2026 here on 4 October.
Check on site
- Match schedule for your date Kyrgyz Football Union
- Running hours At the destination
Contact and help
112 single emergency number
- 101 fire and rescue
- 102 police
- 103 ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
What to bring
- Running shoes if you want to do a lap
Spartak Stadium
The stadium was founded in 1939 and completed in 1941. For a long time it was called Spartak; today it is known as the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium.
In 2024 it was reconstructed: new lighting, turf, irrigation system and seats. On 10 October 2026 the renewed running track opened; it now has nine lanes.
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Matches
FC Dordoy plays here. The national team played its last home match of 2026 on 4 October, with tickets from 700 som. Its next home games in 2027 will be at Bishkek Arena.
Details to look for in a photo
The best overall view is from above, from neighbouring buildings: you see the yellow and red stands, the pitch and the floodlight masts. In the evening, under the lights, the pitch looks brightest.
Frequently asked questions
Can I just come and run?
Yes, free for Bishkek residents, from 6:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00.
How many seats does the stadium have?
According to a 2024 report, 18,500; reference books also give 23,000.
Where does the national team play?
The October 2026 match was played here; the national team’s next home games are expected at Bishkek Arena.
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Nearby and where to go next
Base · BishkekBishkekA city base for museums, squares and a walk through the market.
Cultural site · ≈0.2 km as the crow fliesPanfilov ParkOne of Bishkek’s oldest parks: shady alleys, rides and a Ferris wheel.
Cultural site · ≈0.4 km as the crow fliesAbdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama TheatreNational drama theatre in a 1970 building: large and small stages, hundredth season.
Cultural site · ≈0.4 km as the crow fliesResurrection CathedralResurrection Cathedral is at 1079 Jibek-Jolu Avenue. The building was handed over to the church and consecrated in 1947.