Race Guides

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!

Wipro Bengaluru Marathon 2026: Bengaluru’s Flagship Full Marathon — Complete Runner’s Guide

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Runners competing in the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon passing the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru

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

NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026: India’s Second Largest Marathon — Complete Runner’s Guide

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Runners competing in the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon half marathon on the streets of Hyderabad

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

Ladakh Marathon 2027: The World’s Highest Race – Complete Runner’s Guide

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unners at the Ladakh Marathon 2026 against the backdrop of the Himalayan mountains in Leh

Last updated: September 2026 Records Shattered! The 2026 edition has already seen historic performances in the ultra categories. Local athlete Nawang Tsering set a massive new course record in the 122km Silk Route Ultra at 12:12:18. Jigmet Stobdan matched that energy with a new record of 6:00:03 in the 72km Khardung La Challenge. 122 km … Read more

London Marathon 2026 Results: Sabastian Sawe Wins in Historic 1:59:30, Tigst Assefa Sets Women’s Record

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Sabastian Sawe celebrates winning the London Marathon 2026 in a world record time of 1:59:30, the first official sub-2 hour marathon in history

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

A Robot Just Ran a Half Marathon Faster Than Any Human in History — Here’s What Happened in Beijing

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Humanoid robot running alongside human participants at the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon

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