Hyderabad Marathon
The Lowdown
The Hyderabad Marathon is one of India's largest annual road races, held each year on the last Sunday of August in Hyderabad, Telangana. Organised by the Hyderabad Runners Society, the 2-day event has grown from 1,250 participants at its inaugural 2011 edition to become the country's second-largest marathon by participation, trailing only the Mumbai Marathon. The full marathon (42.195 km) and half marathon (21.0975 km) are held on Sunday, while the 5K fun run takes place on Saturday. The course winds through the vibrant heart of Hyderabad, passing landmarks of this rapidly growing metropolis. The race holds a World Athletics Label certification and is a Boston Qualifying event. NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) has been the title sponsor since 2022, succeeding Airtel who backed the race for its first decade. The 2026 edition marks the 15th running of the event.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
World-class event
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Boston Qualifier
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Hyderabad city centre landmarks along the race route
Hitex Exhibition Center (race expo venue)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
IN
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 years for the full marathon
- Full marathon participants must have completed a marathon or half marathon on or after January 1, 2025, with a finish time of 6:30 or faster
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID
- Prior marathon or half-marathon finish certificate (for full marathon entry)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via the official registration portal
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration fees are generally non-refundable; refer to the official registration portal for the current cancellation policy
Organised by the Hyderabad Runners Society
Title sponsor: NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) since 2022
World Athletics Label road race
Boston Qualifying event
Inaugural edition: 2011; 2026 is the 15th edition (2020 skipped due to COVID-19)
India's second-largest marathon by participation after the Tata Mumbai Marathon
Race expo held at Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, August 28-29
2026 edition is co-powered by IDFC FIRST Bank
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