Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata
Race snapshot
Race Day
52–73°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata is East India's premier road race and the world's first World Athletics Gold Label event held over the 25K distance. Held every December on Kolkata's Red Road since 2014, the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata draws more than 17,000 runners across its 25K, Open 10K, Ananda Run, Senior Citizens' Run, Champions with Disability, and Virtual Run categories. The flat, fast route passes the Victoria Memorial and crosses the Hooghly River near Howrah Bridge, drawing elite international athletes alongside first-time runners. Organised by Procam International, the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata starts near dawn to beat the day's heat and humidity.
Questions about the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026
When is the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026?
Sunday, December 20, 2026.
What time does the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata start?
The race starts at 5:30 AM, local time.
What is the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata time limit?
4 hours.
How do I enter the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026?
Registration has not opened yet. Sep 1, 2026: Registration opens (estimated). Ways in: Online registration via official website; Slot-based bib collection at expo.
When and where is packet pickup for the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata?
Dec 18, 2026: Bib collection expo.
What is the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata course like?
20 m of total elevation gain. It passes Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Hooghly River.
What is the weather like at the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata?
Race-day temperatures are usually 11–23 °C (52–73 °F).
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