Bakovka to Kuntsevo: The 2025 Marathon via Meshchersky, Skolkovo and Romashkovo: run in Moscow region
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Bakovka to Kuntsevo: The 2025 Marathon via Meshchersky, Skolkovo and Romashkovo

Distance
41.1 km
Time
7 h 30 min
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

Bakovka begins a prolonged run in which western Moscow Region gradually becomes Moscow itself. Meshchersky Park’s woodland paths first lead towards the pond and back through green areas. Skolkovo then introduces modern urban architecture and outdoor art. Malevich’s Cipher stands near the Technopark passage, while the fairy-tale Bibigon greets walkers and runners in Novaya Tryokhgorka. Beyond the residential quarters, woodland and the Chachenka River return. The run passes the Razdory and Romashkovo side, with a pause beside Kabanya Glade before the final continuation. It ends on Kuntsevo’s town side, followed by a separate approach to Molodyozhnaya metro or chosen surface transport. This is the 2025 New Year Marathon version: a continuous long run through contrasting places, without returning to Bakovka. Its winter history does not restrict it to January; choose surfaces and weather in which you can confidently finish the whole journey.

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Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Asphalt 19% · Compacted dirt 17% · Dirt 11% · Unknown 35%

Surface data covers 26.6 km of 41.1 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Asphalt 19% · 7.87 km
Compacted dirt 17% · 6.83 km
Dirt 11% · 4.41 km
Fine gravel 6% · 2.55 km
Improved surface 4% · 1.68 km
Paving stones 4% · 1.54 km
Dirt / grass 2% · 0.92 km
Artificial surface 2% · 0.76 km
Unknown 35% · 14.5 km

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Link Meshchersky Pond, Skolkovo, Novaya Tryokhgorka and Romashkovo Forest in one substantial run. Nature and urban culture actually alternate here: water and woodland clearings are joined by Malevich’s Cipher and Bibigon, with a finish inside Moscow.
Length
41.1 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
Asphalt 19%
Bakovka to Kuntsevo: The 2025 Marathon via Meshchersky, Skolkovo and Romashkovo: route photo

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
For runners prepared for prolonged exertion. The full marathon version is not offered as a children’s walk; choose separate park portions for family outings. Meshchersky Park requires dogs to have a collar, lead and muzzle under its operator’s rules; confirm conditions for the full continuation separately. Bicycle and stroller access throughout the woodland links is unestablished.

Nearby

Panda Park beside Meshchersky Pond, other park facilities and Technopark interiors require separate time and admission arrangements. Kuntsevo Plaza beside Molodyozhnaya can be a post-run stop after a separate urban approach. Skolkovo’s festival artworks change: the 2024 Here and Now exhibition was scheduled only until late summer 2025, so its complete display is not promised today. The earlier marathon’s catering and group support are also not services provided for this independent outing.

Getting there

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Without a car
The departure is beside Bakovka on MCD-1. Approach the chosen starting road side from the platform and check trains for the travel date. After the town finish, Partizanskaya Street 33 bus stops are nearby; select the required surface transport using the current timetable. Molodyozhnaya metro requires a separate urban approach: this run’s endpoint is not on a metro platform.
By car
Use a permitted Bakovka road side for the initial drop-off and Kuntsevo’s Partizanskaya Street side for collection. The start and finish differ, so arrange a return to any car left behind. Driving along woodland running paths is not envisaged; respect Meshchersky Park’s restrictions and barriers.
Parking
Parking is unconfirmed. Determine lawful Bakovka drop-off arrangements and the return to a vehicle after Kuntsevo before travelling. Confirm prolonged vehicle storage with the chosen land operator. Do not use woodland entrances for car access.

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What to expect

Places
Meshchersky Pond an actual shoreline stop in the run’s first park section.
Setun River actual riverside passages in the southern woodland section, without entering the water.
Malevich’s Cipher an outdoor art composition beside Skolkovo’s Technopark, viewed from the accessible exterior side.
Bibigon the named fairy-tale sculpture beside the Novaya Tryokhgorka passage.
Chachenka River a river-side setting on the northern continuation towards Romashkovo Forest.
Kabanya Glade an actual named woodland clearing beside the running passage.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceAsphalt 19%, Compacted dirt 17%, Dirt 11%, Unknown 35%.
Риски A prolonged run requires familiar nutrition and spare energy, while transitions between woods and residential areas call for attention to roads and junctions. Winter surfaces may have ice or soft snow, and rain can bring mud and slippery roots. Cross railway lines and roads only at authorised crossings. Share Meshchersky Park paths considerately with visitors and athletes; avoid damaging prepared ski lanes in winter. Check present woodland connections and possible barriers before setting out.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 7 h 30 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
For a prepared runner, around 4.5–5 hours of movement is a reference for comparable surfaces; the complete outing with stops and urban return needs more spare time. This version relates to the 2025 run, so the earlier group pace does not guarantee today’s duration. Select a personal pace and spare daylight for independent use. A full walking duration is not separately established.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose dry, snow-free weather or stable winter conditions for which you are prepared. Snow generally reduces pace and short days make a torch especially useful. Spring mud or ice can justify reducing the workload or postponing the outing. In warm weather, use tick protection and carry extra water. The past New Year event does not constitute a current group departure.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Running footwear for present surfaces
Water and familiar nutrition for prolonged exercise
Light waterproof and windproof clothing
Dry warm layer for returning home
Phone, spare power and saved map
Headtorch for the woodland continuation
Seasonal tick protection
Return transport payment and small first-aid kit

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The departure is beside Bakovka on MCD-1. Approach the chosen starting road side from the platform and check trains for the travel date. After the town finish, Partizanskaya Street 33 bus stops are nearby; select the required surface transport using the current timetable. Molodyozhnaya metro requires a separate urban approach: this run’s endpoint is not on.

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 41.1 km, hard.

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