JBG Kolkata Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
64–82°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The 11th JBG Kolkata Marathon takes place on Sunday 29 November 2026 and adds the event's first full marathon. Start and finish are at Red Road in the Maidan, central Kolkata. The event began in 2016 as the Kolkata Trail Run, later ran as the JBG Kolkata World 10K, and has Jai Balaji Group (JBG) as title sponsor. The organizer, Sportiz, says the races follow AIMS, World Athletics and AFI standards and expects more than 15,000 runners across the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a Cosplay Run and a Special Heroes category. The marathon is a timed category open from age 18, and entry includes an RFID timing bib, a T-shirt, a finisher medal and free race photos.
Questions about the JBG Kolkata Marathon 2026
When is the JBG Kolkata Marathon 2026?
Sunday, November 29, 2026.
How do I enter the JBG Kolkata Marathon 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through the organizer's registration link; Elite category entry is by application with a qualifying certificate.
What is the JBG Kolkata Marathon course like?
15 m of total elevation gain.
What is the weather like at the JBG Kolkata Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 18–28 °C (64–82 °F).
Is the JBG Kolkata Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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