Run the World — Marathons, Guide & Gears 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 If you’ve been looking for a reason to run a marathon in India that doubles as a proper holiday, the SKF Goa River Marathon is it. Held every December along the serene banks of the Zuari River in South Goa, this is one of the few races in India where the … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Race At A Glance 📅 Race Date Sunday, 13 December 2026 🏛️ Edition 7th Edition 📍 Venue National Games Park, Mahalunge, Pune 🏃 Distances 42.195km · 21km · 10km · 5km 🌡️ December Weather 14–20°C — ideal running conditions 🔗 Registration Open on IndiaRunning.com ↗ The Bajaj Pune Marathon 2026 returns … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 🌧️ Monsoon Road Race The 9th Edition of the Mumbai Half Marathon returns on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Organized by NEB Sports and hosted at Jio World Garden, BKC, this event stands out as India’s flagship monsoon road race. Here is everything you need to know regarding route specifications, registration policies, … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026: Key Details Registration Status: Now Open (Closes November 27, 2026) 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: … 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 guard. … 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