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!

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

Last updated: September 2026 ⚠️ 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 … Read more

Runaway Hawke’s Bay Marathon 2027: Complete Guide, Race Tips & Course

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Runners participating in a marathon event.

📅 Date: Saturday 15 May 2027 📍 Start: Anderson Park, York Avenue, Greenmeadows, Napier, New Zealand 🏁 Finish: Elephant Hill Estate & Winery, Te Awanga 📏 Distance: 42.195km (also 21.1km / 10km / 2.2km Kids Run) ⏰ Marathon Start Time: 8:20am NZST ⏱️ Course Cut-off: 4:00pm (approx 7h40m). Intermediate cut at Brookfield’s Bridge (15km) by … Read more