For the first time, the international equestrian adventure race known as The Gallops will be held in Central Asia, with the 2025 edition taking place around the scenic mountain lake of Son-Kul in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region.
Scheduled for July 19-27, Gallops-2025 will begin in the village of Kyzart. Over five days, participants will cover more than 200 kilometers on horseback, navigating a route encircling Lake Son-Kul.
This unique event, inspired by the spirit of the Paris-Dakar rally, combines elements of orienteering and endurance riding. While not a traditional competition, The Gallops tests participants’ stamina, solidarity, and self-discipline, making it a challenge of both physical and mental endurance.
Organized in collaboration with local government authorities, Gallops-2025 is expected to attract around 100 riders, including professionals and VIPs from more than 15 countries. Participants will include public figures such as actors, athletes, members of royal families, and media personalities.
According to the office of the Kyrgyz president’s plenipotentiary representative in the Naryn region, the event has already garnered significant attention from global media and social platforms, bolstering Kyrgyzstan’s profile as a destination for adventure tourism.
Past editions of The Gallops were held in Oman (2014), Morocco (2018), India (2019), and Jordan (2021).
