In accordance with the proposals and initiatives of the youth, on September 9, 2018, the Youth Alliance of Uzbekistan and the National Olympic Committee of Uzbekistan have started the Independence Marathon 2018, which is a 10-kilometer-long stretch of the central streets of all regions due to the 27th anniversary of the state independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The marathon was organized with the aim of meaningful organization of youth leisure, promoting a healthy lifestyle among them, establishing cultural and sports contacts, and the introduction of physical culture and sports in the daily lives of young people as well as creating a healthy competitive environment.

Youth marathon mahallas, youth aged 16 to 30 years studying in educational institutions and veteran volunteers are held in accordance with the rules of running on track and field athletics. This will result in the transfer of young people to the sport, the promotion of athletics in their field of study, and the creation of opportunities and opportunities for them to test themselves in professional sports.

This race started at 09.00 on the central streets of the entire region across the country.