2026 IS Marathon
IS MARATHON is our original, creative format designed to reveal the Best of the Best in photography.
As part of our adventure, we will organize 12 themed salons under IS patronage only each dedicated to a specific genre or photography style.
Step into a world of creativity, challenges, and fun! Capture your moments, earn points for every acceptances and awards!
Every Salon is a new adventure — from easy to advanced photography quests across different genres. Collect points and climb the leaderboard as you showcase your unique vision.
🌟🏃♂️ Your Marathon Journey 🏃♀️
1. Learn More About the Marathon
Explore all the details, ideas, and concept of the marathon on this site. You’ll find everything you need to understand the spirit of the event. Registration, photo uploads, and payment will take place on the platform you already know: https://isalons.net.
2. Get Ready to Join
Once you’ve explored all the details, head over to https://isalons.net/signin and log in to your account. New to the site? Simply register. Forgot your password? Reset it in a few clicks. In your personal account, you’ll be invited to join the first challenge of the marathon and start your journey!
3. Submit Your Images
Upload up to 16 photos across 4 sections and complete your participation payment via PayPal or any bank credit card.
4. Stay Tuned & Get Excited!
Your results will appear in your personal account and via email notifications. 🎉
Key points
Marathon Champion
At the end of the marathon, the best photographers in different genres and overall Marathon Champion will be announced
Leaderboard table
At the end of each contest, all points will be calculated, and the leaderboard will be updated. You will be able to watch the tournament table in real time
Leaderboard points
For each contest, points will be awarded for Awards, Acceptances and other achievements.
🎯 Points in Action
Leaderboard Points
🥇 Gold medal — 5 points
🥈Silver medal — 4 points
🥉 Bronze medal— 3 points
👑 Jury Choice medal— 3 points
📌 Salon pin — 2 points
🎗️ Salon ribbon — 1 point
🛡️ ✨ Acceptance — 0.5 point
Achievements
🥇🥈🥉 Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal Set — +20 points
✅ Full House (all 4 images accepted in one section) — +7 points
🏆 Best Author( Acceptances) - boost ×1.3 *
🏆 Best Author ( Awards ) - boost ×1.3 *
*Applies only to points earned in the specific contest.
Single challenge
Individual participation
€ 15
per salon
💳 Pay easily with PayPal or any global bank card via Stripe payment solution. No PayPal? No problem — Stripe works everywhere!
Package "9 salons"
9 salons with 30% discount
€ 94
per 9 challenges
We also accept various cryptocurrencies — USDT, BTC, ETH, USDC, and more. For details, please contact us at internationalsalons@gmail.com
❓ Questions & Answers
What is Photo Marathon?
Photo Marathon is a creative marathon consisting of 10 thematic photography challenges. Each challenge focuses on a specific genre or style, gradually increasing in difficulty and introducing new elements and challenges.
How do I register for the marathon?
After reviewing the information on our site, go to https://isalons.net/signin, log in to your account, or register if you are a new user. In your account, you will be prompted to join the first challenge of the marathon.
How many photos can I submit per challenge?
You can submit up to 8 photos per challenge, divided across 2 sections.
How do I pay for participation?
Payment is made through isalons.net, using PayPal or any bank credit card.
When will challenge results be announced?
Results for each contest will be available in your personal account and sent to your email. The next challenge will start approximately on the day the previous results are announced.
How are points awarded in the marathon?
🏆 Earn points for every trophie you get — plus bonus points for achievements!
What are achievements and how do they affect points?
Achievements are special rewards for specific successes, such as:
Collecting all types of Trophies
Earning a certain number of StarsEach achievement gives additional points that contribute to your overall ranking.
What are quests and participation bonuses?
Quests are extra tasks participants can complete during the marathon. Completing quests earns bonus points. Examples of quests include:
Participating in all 10 contests
Earning a Star and a Amulet of Power in the same contest
First accepted Stamp from a new participant
How is the marathon winner determined?
The winner is determined by the total points accumulated across all challenges and achievements. Winners will be announced in various categories, including overall ranking and by photography genres.
Care & Support
💌 We usually reply within 24 hours (often even faster!).
On weekends we’re taking a little break — and we recommend you do the same. 🌿✨
Telegram:
@alexkprs
Email:
internationalsalons@gmail.com
Location:
Kyiv, Ukraine