Participant Info (2026 for Reference)
Enjoy the flat and fast course that winds through the spice market and takes you through the Arabian coast of this beautiful land. You’ll also love the medal!
BIB / Race Kit Pickup Info
The race kit can be picked up from : Decathlon, Vyttila Br. ( https://load.bz/SOLESC/3Hf6 ) during the following window:
23rd October (Fri) 02:00PM to 07:00PM
24th October (Sat) 09:00AM to 05:00PM
Race Kit can not be picked up on the Race day from Marine Drive Ground.
Yes, the authorized person will be required to produce a copy of your photo id and an authorization letter to collect your race kit. One person can only collect a BIB of only one additional runner, unless otherwise the runners are part of the same immediate family.
Race Day Info
The race will start and finish at Marine Drive Ground, Kochi
The Full Marathon will start at 03:30 hrs
The Half Marathon will start at 04:30 hrs
The Fun Run will start at 06:30 hrs
We runners tend to want to start on time, so we really do start at those times. Do ensure that you plan to reach atleast 30 minutes before the race.
Parking Info for FULL MARATHON (FM) – Arrivals by 3:15 AM
- Four-wheelers: Pay & Park near MYG (first preference).
- Two-wheelers: Parking spaces in front of the buildings between MYG and Taj Vivanta (priority).
- Cars and bikes: KTDC Parking is available for both FM and HM participants.
Parking Info for HALF MARATHON (HM) – Arrivals by 4:15 AM
- Cars and bikes: Boat Jetty Parking.
- Cars and bikes: KTDC Parking (available for both FM and HM).
- Vehicles arriving via Goshree and Banerji Road: High Court Parking (subject to confirmation).
- Four-wheelers arriving via Banerji Road: Pay & Park near Savitha Theatre (priority).
Parking Info for FUN RUN – Arrivals by 6:15 AM
- Cars and bikes via Banerji Road and MG Road: Seemati Parking (HM and Fun Run).
- Fun Run participants via MG Road: Jeyalakshmi Parking (priority).
- Fun Run participants arriving from MG Road and Fort Kochi: Ernakulathappan Ground (priority).
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION
- Parking charges are at the runner’s expense.
- Parking locations will be approximately 0.5–2 km from the event venue. Please plan your arrival accordingly.
- We strongly encourage runners to use the Kochi Metro, Uber, taxis and other public transportation to reduce traffic congestion and make race-morning travel easier.
- Please allow sufficient time to park and reach the start area.
Travel & Accomodation
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Trophies & Awards
While there is no prize money for this event, the following categories will get awards for Men and Women for Marathon and Half Marathon:
- Open (across all age groups)
- Young (under 45 years)
- Veteran (45-54 years)
- Senior (55-64 years)
- Super Senior (65 years and above)
There is no podium position for the Fun run as we believe that everyone who stands at the starting line for the Fun run is a winner.