Run the World — Marathons, Gear & Guide for Every Runner
In-depth race guides for marathons and running events across India and the world. Every guide covers registration, course details, travel tips, gear advice, and what to expect on race day — written by a runner and marathoner!
Last updated: August 2026 Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026: Key Details Race Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026 Feature Distance: 25 Kilometres (World Athletics Gold Label) Location: Red Road (Indira Gandhi Sarani), Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Start Time: 05:30 AM IST onwards (staggered wave starts) Status: World Athletics Gold Label Road Race (World’s only … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 If you’ve been searching for the Bengaluru Marathon and landing on TCS World 10K results — you’re not alone. These are two completely separate races. This guide covers the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon 2026: India’s only AIMS-certified full marathon in Bengaluru, scheduled for Sunday, 27 September 2026. Everything you need — categories, … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon doesn’t get the same headline attention as other major running events. But ask anyone who’s run it — Hyderabad hits different! A point-to-point course from the old city’s Hussain Sagar Lake all the way to the glass towers of Gachibowli. The undulating terrain that catches runners off … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Race Date: September 10–13, 2026 | Location: Leh, Ladakh, India (3,500m to 5,370m altitude) Event Status: 13th Edition | Certification: AIMS Certified (World’s Highest AIMS Marathon) Distances: 122 km Silk Route Ultra, 72 km Khardung La Challenge, 42.2 km Full Marathon, 21.1 km Half Marathon, 11.2 km Run, 5 km Run … Read more
Photo: London Marathon Events Ltd On a cool Sunday morning in London, the sport of marathon running was changed forever. Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at the 2026 London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds — becoming the first man in history to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier in … Read more
Last updated: May 2026 Commercial electrolyte powders add up fast. At ₹13 to ₹40 per serving, a full marathon training block of 16 weeks can cost you ₹1,500 to ₹4,000 just in hydration supplements, before you have bought a single pair of shoes or paid a race entry. I have been running in Delhi since … Read more
Feature Image credit: Nike Inc. Nike’s fastest marathon shoe is getting an upgrade — and Indian runners are already asking when the Nike Alphafly 4 will land in India and what it will cost. The Alphafly line is the shoe that powered Eliud Kipchoge to a sub-2-hour marathon. Every new version is a big deal … Read more
Last updated: July 3, 2026 · Garmin India confirmed · Official India MRP confirmed ⚡ Quick Answer — Garmin Forerunner 170 India Global Launch May 12, 2026 — on sale May 15, 2026 India Availability ✅ Available from July 4, 2026 — Amazon India + Garmin India website India Price — FR170 ₹39,490 India Price … Read more
Today, April 19, 2026, something happened in Beijing that every runner needs to know about. A humanoid robot crossed a half marathon finish line in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — faster than any human being has ever run 21 kilometres in recorded history. The human half marathon world record, set by Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, … Read more
🟢 Last updated: July 9, 2026 · Now live in India — confirmed price ASICS just settled the question every Indian daily-trainer shopper has been asking since May. The Novablast 6 is not just announced — it’s live on ASICS India’s own website right now, priced at ₹15,999, with the headline upgrade being a dedicated … Read more