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!

Mt. Fuji International Marathon 2026: Race Guide, Course & Tips

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Runners racing along Lake Kawaguchiko with snow-capped Mount Fuji in the background at the Mt. Fuji International Marathon.

🗻 Race: The 15th Mt. Fuji International Marathon 2026 📅 Full Marathon Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026 📅 Day 1 Events: Saturday, December 12, 2026 (Fuji View Run 4km/8km, Fuji View Walk) 📍 Location: Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan 🏁 Start/Finish: Funatsuhama Hirahama Parking Lot (7 min walk from Kawaguchiko Station) ⏰ Start Time: 9:00 … Read more

Red Stag Rotorua Marathon 2027: Complete Race Guide for International Runners

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Runners competing in the Red Stag Rotorua Marathon along the Lake Rotorua shoreline, New Zealand's oldest marathon since 1965

📅 Date: Saturday 1 May 2027  |  📍 Location: Rotorua, New Zealand  |  📏 Distance: 42.195km  |  🏁 Start: 8:00am, Queens Drive, Government Gardens  |  🎯 Finish: Novotel Rotorua Lakeside  |  ⏱️ Cut-off: 23.5km by 1:00pm; course closes 5:00pm  |  🏅 Certification: World Athletics & AIMS certified  |  💰 Prize Money: NZD $2,000 / $1,000 … Read more

Kochi Spice Coast Marathon 2026 – Race Guide, Dates, Registration & Course

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Runners on the flat coastal course at the Kochi Spice Coast Marathon, organised by Soles of Cochin Running Club, Kerala

⚠️ Two Different Kochi Marathons — Don’t Confuse Them Kochi hosts two separate marathon events and runners mix them up constantly. The Kochi Spice Coast Marathon is a community-run event held every October, organised by the Soles of Cochin Running Club with no prize money and a strong heritage focus. The Federal Bank Kochi Marathon … Read more