2025-2026 Legends of Light Marathon
The Legends of Light is our original, creative format designed to reveal the Best of the Best in photography.
As part of our adventure, we will organize 10 themed Challenges, 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 Trophies, and unlock bonus points through exciting quests and boosts.
Every Challenge 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 8 photos across 2 challenge 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. 🎉
The next contest kicks off around the same day the previous results are announced – get ready to join the fun! 🚀
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 Stamps, Trophies, quests, and other tasks. Additionally, there is an opportunity to earn bonuses and boosts by completing various missions.
🎯 Points in Action
🏆 Max 2 Trophies Per Challenge
Each participant can win up to 2 awards in a single contest.
✨ Don’t Miss Our Quests & Boosts!
Check out the special quests and boost system below to earn extra points.
Leaderboard Points
🥇 Legendary Star — 5 points
🥈Epic Star — 4 points
🥉 Rare Star— 3 points
👑 Jury Star — 3 points
📌 Badges of Mastery — 2 points
🎗️ Amulet of Power — 1 point
🛡️ ✨ Acceptance Stamp — 0.5 point
Achievements – Stars
🥇🥈🥉 Legendary, Epic, Rare Set — +20 points
3 🥇 Legendary Stars — +20 points
3 🥈 Epic Stars — +18 points
3 🥉 Rare Stars — +15 points
5 🥇 Legendary Stars — +30 points
5 🥈 Epic Stars — +25 points
5 🥉 Rare Stars — +20 points
Achievements – Jury Stars / Badges of Mastery
3 👑 Jury Stars — +15 points
5 👑 Jury Stars — +22 points
3 📌 Badges of Mastery — +10 points
5 📌 Badges of Mastery — +15 points
🎗️ Achievements – Amulets of Power
5 🎗️ Amulets of Power — +8 points
7 🎗️ Amulets of Power — +12 points
10 🎗️ Amulets of Power— +16 points
✅ Achievements – Acceptance Stamp
Full House (all 4 images accepted in one section) — +7 points
22 Stamps (all contests) — +10 points
44 Stamps— +20 points
66 Stamps — +30 points
✨ Achievements – Best Author
🏆 Champion of the Round (based on acceptance Stamps)
1st win — boost ×1.3
2nd+ win — boost ×1.5
🏆 Master Creator (based on Stars)
1st win — boost ×1.3
2nd+ win — boost ×1.5
***Applies only to points earned in the specific contest.
🎯 Quests / Participation Bonuses
(more items will be added as we go)
🏃 Consistency Hero
participation in all 10 challenges: +50 points
⏳ Halfway Milestone
participation in the first 5 challenges in a row: +30 points
🏁 Final Sprint
participation in the last 2 challenges: +15 points
🌟 ❤️ One Pair
Earn any Star together with Amulet of Power in a single challenge +10 points
🌟 Newcomer Bonus
first Stamp of a new Adventurer: +2 points
🏅 Stars²
earn any two Stars in a single contest : +15 points
📦 Collector
collect all types of Trophies in different contests: +15 points
🎯 Hat-trick
earn any 3 Stars in 3 consecutive Challenges: +15 points
🥇 Back-to-Back Gold
earn 2 Legendary Stars in a row( in 1 or 2) consecutive challenges: +15 points
🏠 Full House
earn three Amulets of Power and two Badges of Mastery: +15 points
- 🐦 Early Bird - 1st Challenge only
All participants of the first Challenge will receive +3 bonus points for participation
- ✌️ Second Challenges
All participants of the second Challenge will receive +10% bonus points based on the points they earned in that Challenge
🔥 Third Challenge bonus
500 points will be shared equally among all Adventurers , plus another 500 points will be shared among the top 100 Adventurers in this Challenge( based on the points earned).
1-st Challenge sections
Unusual and inspiring, these sections take you on a journey from simple to challenging tasks across different photography genres. Each step is designed to spark creativity, test your skills, and reveal new perspectives.
Amazing Places on Earth
Celebrate the beauty of our planet by showcasing breathtaking landscapes, unique locations, and hidden gems. From natural wonders to architectural masterpieces – share the places that inspire awe and wonder.
Great People I Have Met
Highlight the unforgettable individuals who have left a mark on your journey. Portraits, candid moments, or storytelling images that capture the spirit, personality, and uniqueness of the people you’ve encountered.
Judging and Awards:
Each challenge will have a separate The Judges of Light Team
Judges cannot participate in the Challenge they evaluate but may join others.
Judge can vote only once in the Marathon.
Judging and award sessions will take place online through the Council of Light, with all Judges of Light reviewing the Challenge submissions together.
Heroes of the Quests will get Legendary Stars, Trophies, and magical relics as gifts from the Council of Light.
💰 Hidden treasures of gold will be revealed soon :)
Trophies ( 2 sections):
1*2 set's of Stars;
5*2 jury Stars;
5*2 Badges of Mastery;
10*2 Amulets of Power.
Champion of the Round and Master Creator Cup
📅 Chronicles of the Quest
This is a short timeline for the first stage of the marathon. Further events will be announced later.
10/10/2025
Deadline for submissions for the first Сhallenge
17/10/2025
Announcement of results & launch of the second Сhallenge. Trophies sent in 20 days after results.
Single challenge
Individual participation
€ 11
per challenge
💳 Pay easily with PayPal or any global bank card via Stripe payment solution. No PayPal? No problem — Stripe works everywhere!
Package "6 challenges"
6 challenges with 30% discount
€ 46
per 6 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