ATYRAU MARATHON 2025

Atyrau Marathon 2025 — an example of strength and team spirit. On October 5, the eighth traditional Atyrau Marathon took place in Atyrau, dedicated to City Day. The event brought together more than 2,000 participants who chose distances ranging from 5 km to the full marathon — 42.2 km.

Our team was proudly represented by Gaukhar Beketayeva, who completed the 42.2 km distance in 3 hours and 59 minutes, earning 1st place among women in the 30–39 age category, and an impressive 4th place among all female marathon participants! This is not just a personal victory — it’s proof that perseverance, willpower, and discipline always lead to success.

Congratulations to Gaukhar Beketayeva on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to have such inspiring people in the West Dala team. 

       

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A lecture on “Waste Management and Spill Response” was held at Kh. Dosmukhamedov University. Environmental specialists from West Dala — Ainagul Sagiyeva and Islam Sagynbayev — conducted an engaging session with students, highlighting the key principles of environmentally responsible waste management. The focus was on modern approaches to safe disposal, reducing environmental impact, and the role of business in building a sustainable environment.

The “Innovative Ideas” competition was held in the Atyrau Region to support talented youth and develop their scientific research and inventive potential. Specialists from West Dala — environmental engineer Aigul Sagiyeva and chief technologist Minara Massalimova — were invited to serve as members of the jury.

Employees of West Dala joined the environmental campaign organized by the Department of Ecology of the Mangystau Region to clean the territory of Aktau city. They also supported the initiative of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of the Atyrau Region by participating in the clean-up and improvement of Victory Park in Atyrau city.

From 20:30 to 21:30, the Earth Hour International Environmental Action took place to draw attention to the need for a responsible attitude to nature and the resources of the planet. This year, Earth Hour in Kazakhstan is dedicated to the theme of nature conservation in the country.

The warmth of this month helped strengthen social ties and energize them for new beginnings after the winter.