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Marathon Disciplines

Compared across 3 organizations. Marathon & Extended Formats category.

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Rule Text by Organization

WKSF World Kettlebell Sport Federation

Marathon disciplines offered: One Arm Long Cycle, One Arm Jerk, Snatch. Available in both 30 min (Half Marathon) and 60 min (Marathon) formats.

Source: WKSF Rules English 2023-2027 UPDATE

IKMF International Kettlebell Marathon Federation

Marathon/half marathon disciplines offered with single kettlebell (multi-switch): Jerk, Long Cycle, Snatch, Half Snatch. Double kettlebell disciplines: Double Jerk, Double Long Cycle, Double Half Snatch. All are available in both 30-minute and 60-minute formats.

Source: IKMF Competition Rules, Ranking Tables (2020/2023/2025), IKMF Rules 2015, AKSI Marathon Rules, IKMF Ultimate Girevik Cup Rules

GSU Girevoy Sport Union

Marathon events are available in Jerk, Snatch, and Long Cycle disciplines. GSU tracks UK records in marathon lifting alongside the standard 10-minute events.

Source: GSU Competition Rules (Rules Pack images), GSU Ranking Tables (JPG images + PDF), GSU Website, IUKL Rules and Regulations (2013/2017 — GSU's parent system)

Comparison Analysis

Marathon formats are available for the core disciplines but specifics vary by organization.

Available marathon disciplines

IKMF: Jerk, Long Cycle, Snatch, Half Snatch (single and double KB). GSU: follows IUKL with biathlon, LC, snatch marathon options. IKLF: all 6 lifts available in marathon.

What All Organizations Agree On

  • Jerk, Long Cycle, and Snatch are available as marathon disciplines across all three orgs
Most Lenient: IKLFAll 6 lifts available in marathon format

Athlete Impact: IKMF is the primary marathon federation with the most structured rules. IKLF offers the most discipline variety in marathon format.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does World Kettlebell Sport Federation (WKSF) define marathon disciplines?

Marathon disciplines offered: One Arm Long Cycle, One Arm Jerk, Snatch. Available in both 30 min (Half Marathon) and 60 min (Marathon) formats.

How does International Kettlebell Marathon Federation (IKMF) define marathon disciplines?

Marathon/half marathon disciplines offered with single kettlebell (multi-switch): Jerk, Long Cycle, Snatch, Half Snatch. Double kettlebell disciplines: Double Jerk, Double Long Cycle, Double Half Snatch. All are available in both 30-minute and 60-minute formats.

How does Girevoy Sport Union (GSU) define marathon disciplines?

Marathon events are available in Jerk, Snatch, and Long Cycle disciplines. GSU tracks UK records in marathon lifting alongside the standard 10-minute events.

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