Run the World · Marathons, Guides & Gear 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: October 2026 The 131st Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, 19 April 2027. As the world’s most prestigious point-to-point marathon, securing a spot requires meeting strict age-group standards on certified courses during the official qualification window. 📍 131st Boston Marathon 2027 – At a Glance Race Date 19 April 2027 Pre-Verification Closed 31 … Read more
Feature Image courtesy of Tata Consultancy Services. Last updated: October 2026. The 2027 Double TCS London Marathon takes place on Saturday 24 April and Sunday 25 April 2027. In a world-first expansion, 100,000 runners will tackle the historic course from Greenwich to Westminster over two days. Here is the complete updated breakdown on ballot results, … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 Seoul Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Sunday, March 21, 2027 ⏰ Flag off: 7:30 AM KST — cold, fast morning start 📍 Route: Gwanghwamun Plaza → Jamsil Olympic Stadium (42.195 km, point-to-point) 🎟️ Entry: No lottery for general entry — requires sub-5:00 marathon qualifying certificate ⚡ Registration opens: … Read more
Last updated: October 2026 Berlin Marathon 2026 Results: Guye Adola won the men’s race in 2:02:50, his second Berlin title and a new personal best. Tigst Assefa claimed her third Berlin crown in 2:11:04, breaking her own women’s course record set here in 2023. Ethiopia swept both podiums. Full results and race dispatch → 2026 … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 📅 Event Dates: Friday 4 December – Sunday 6 December 2026 📍 Start Location: F1 Pit Building, Republic Boulevard 🏁 Finish Location: Inside National Stadium, Kallang Sports Hub 🏆 World Athletics Status: Gold Label Road Race 🏃 Field Limit: 52,000 Capped Participants Across All Races 👟 Event Delivery: SG International Marathon … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 Tokyo Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Date: Sunday, March 7, 2027 (20th Anniversary Edition) 📍 Route: Shinjuku → Tokyo Station — net downhill, 42.195 km 🎟️ Lottery status: General lottery closed August 28, 2026 — results announced September 18; payment due by September 30 (11:00 AM–5:00 PM JST) 🌏 Still … Read more
Auroville Marathon 2027: The Complete Runner’s Guide Auroville Marathon 2027 — Quick Facts Organiser: Auroville Runners, with the Auroville Foundation (Govt. of India) 2027 date (expected): Sun, Feb 14, 2027 — TBC Distances: Full (42.195K) · Half (21.0975K) · 10K Flag-off: Full 5 AM · Half 6 AM · 10K 7 AM Course cut-off: 11:30 … Read more
Last updated: September 2026 ⚠️ Two Different Kochi Marathons — Know Which One You’re Signing Up For Kochi hosts two separate marathon events and runners mix them up every year. The Federal Bank Kochi Marathon (this guide) is an AIMS-certified event held in February, organised by CleoSportz with a ₹15 lakh prize pool and a … Read more
TL;DR — The 30-Second Answer A super shoe is a running shoe built around two technologies: a stiff carbon-fibre plate and an ultra-light, ultra-bouncy foam (PEBA or ATPU). Together they improve running economy by 2–4%, translating to roughly a 1–2% faster finish time. For recreational runners in India, the honest question isn’t “do they work?” … Read more
Last updated: August 2026 📍 Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Central New Delhi 📅 Race Date: Sunday 13 September 2026 🏃 Distances: Timed 10K & 5.3K ⏰ Flag-Off: 6:00 AM IST (5:30 AM IST Assembly) 👟 Organizers: New Balance Run Club India & IndiaRunning 🎫 Entry Fees: ₹1,499 (10K) | ₹999 (5.3K) The arrival of the … Read more