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!

Imphal Half Marathon 2027: Complete Race Guide for Manipur’s Valley Run

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Runners along a scenic lakeside road with mountains near Imphal, Manipur

Imphal Half Marathon 2027 — Quick Answer 📅 Race date: Expected early February 2027 — exact date TBC 🏆 Organiser: Team 195BPM & Imphal Runners Foundation 🏃 Race Director: Shri Bikram Lukram ⏰ Flag-off times: Expected 5:00 AM (Half Marathon) · Staggered (10K and 5K) — TBC 📍 Venue: Lamboikhongnangkhong Trade Centre Gate, Imphal West, … Read more

Kovalam Marathon 2027: Race Guide for Kerala’s Night-Start Coastal Marathon

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Runners on a scenic coastal road near Kovalam, Kerala

📅 Race Date: Second Sunday of September (annual) — next edition September 2027 📍 Venue: Grove Beach, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695527 🏃 Distances: Full 42.2K · Half 21.1K · 10K · 5K Fun Run · Super Run 🏢 Organiser: Young Indians (Yi) Trivandrum Chapter, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) 💰 Entry Fees: ₹500 – ₹1,500 … Read more

Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2027: Full Guide, Course, Entry & Tips

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Runners at the Nagoya Women's Marathon on the streets of central Nagoya, Japan

🟠 Overseas Entry Update (August 25, 2026): Early Entry (Aug 11–24) is now closed. Regular Entry is NOW OPEN at ¥25,000 JPY and runs until September 23, 2026 — or until the 3,500-spot overseas quota fills. That 3,500 cap covers both Early and Regular combined, so remaining spots may be limited. 🏃‍♀️Quick Facts 📅 Date: … Read more

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

Beijing Marathon 2026: Complete Race Guide, Course & Tips

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Runners at the start of the Beijing Marathon at Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Last updated: October 2026 2026 Registration Status The 2026 registration window is officially set. Applications opened at 10:00 a.m. on September 17 and closed at 6:00 p.m. on September 22. The organizing committee will announce lottery results between late September and early October. You can monitor the official website at en.beijing-marathon.com and the Bank of … Read more