Running races in December 2026

All ticket prices exclude fees and taxes. AIMS-certified routes. Registrations for timed categories close 8 Nov 2026 midnight; the 5K Fun Run (non-timed) closes 1 Dec 2026 midnight. Early bird pricing ended 6 Sep 2026. Inclusions not stated on the registration page. Category timings — Fastenal BK5K Fun Run (non-timed): report 6:00 PM, start 6:40 PM, cutoff 8:15 PM; Fastenal BK5K Race (timed): report 6:00 PM, start 6:30 PM, cutoff 8:15 PM; 10K Run: report 8:00 PM, start 8:30 PM, cutoff 10:45 PM; Agriplast Half Marathon: report 10:30 PM, start 11:25 PM, cutoff 3:30 AM (6 Dec); 31.6K Run: report 10:30 PM, start 11:10 PM, cutoff 4:00 AM (6 Dec); Marathon (42.195K): report 10:30 PM, start 11:00 PM, cutoff 5:00 AM (6 Dec). Event flag-off at 4:00 PM on 5 Dec 2026; the race runs overnight to 6:00 AM on 6 Dec 2026. Full venue: Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation (KTPO), Plot 121, Road V, EPIP 2nd Phase, Industrial Area, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066.

Second edition of the Dhash Bengaluru Half Marathon, an initiative by Dhash Sports powered by Bengaluru Runners. A road race from Sree Kanteerava Stadium with 5K, 10K and 21.1K categories, built around fitness, sustainability and community impact.

Edition 1 of The Sarjapura Run. Also offers the Border Double Medal for runners completing both Lake Run Edition 3.0 and Sarjapura Run 1.0 in the same calendar year.

13th edition of the Thump Celebration Bengaluru run on 20 December 2026 at NICE Road, Hosakerehalli. 20 miler, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 5K team relay with medal, T-shirt and refreshments for finishers.

Times Internet Half Marathon is a running event scheduled for 20 December 2026 in Bengaluru. Timed categories include 21K (Rs.2,999), 10K (Rs.2,499), 5K (Rs.2,199) and a 3K fun run (Rs.1,799), all inclusive of taxes.

India's first international marathon returns for its 40th edition on 6 December 2026 at Sanas Ground, Pune. AFI-certified, IAAF-measured flat course with full and half marathon, 5K, family run and wheelchair run, chip timing, T-shirt, finisher medal and breakfast.

The 7th edition of the Bajaj Pune Marathon hits the streets on 13 December 2026 in Pune. Categories include the full marathon (Men Rs.2,700; Women Rs.1,350 discounted), half marathon (Men Rs.1,800; Women Rs.900 discounted), 10K timed run (Men Rs.1,200; Women Rs.600 discounted) and 5K timed run (Men Rs.800; Women Rs.400 discounted), all inclusive of taxes.

Run amidst heritage and hills at the Mysuru Marathon, racing around the iconic Chamundi Hills. Categories from a full marathon to a 5K fun run, organised by NEB Sports.

Experience Karnataka's stunning coastline at the Udupi Full Marathon 2026, with sea views, charming villages and the vibrant spirit of Udupi. Categories from a full marathon to a 5K fun run, organised by NEB Sports.

News18 Run Bangla Run 2026 takes place on 6 December 2026 at Godrej Waterside, Salt Lake, Kolkata, with a route heading to the iconic Biswa Bangla Gate. Categories include a 10K timed run (Rs.699), 5K timed run (Rs.599), 5K fun run (Rs.499) and 2K fun run (Rs.299), all discounted prices inclusive of taxes.

The world's leading 25K race in Kolkata, organized by Procam International. A fast, flat course starting on Red Road with 25K and Open 10K categories alongside the Ananda Run and more on 20 December 2026.

9th edition hill run spreading awareness for forest conservation; limited slots due to forest-area restrictions. Format: 2-hour event, as many laps of the hill course as possible; flag-off 7:00 AM, event cutoff 9:00 AM. Surface: Trail/Hills. Submitted by Adarsh via @runradar.in self-DM queue.

The Zero Elevation Full Marathon, 2nd edition, at NATRAX Pithampur (High Speed Track, NH-52) — an AIMS and World Athletics certified course. Flag-off 05:30. Organised by the Academy of Indore Marathoners.

An untimed community running event by the LB Nagar Runners Society with 5K, 10K, 16K and 21K categories, starting 5:00 AM at Unicent School, Vanasthali Hills, Hyderabad. Submitted by Adarsh via @runradar.in self-DM queue.

The 3rd edition of the Rotary Queen City Half Marathon takes place on 20 December 2026 at Bharat Diamond Bourse, BKC, Mumbai, supporting specially-abled children. Categories include 21K (Rs.1,300), 10K (Rs.1,100) and 5K (Rs.900) timed runs, plus a 2.5K fun run (Rs.700), all inclusive of taxes.

Nasha Mukt Bihar (drug-free Bihar) themed race — 42.2K full, 21.1K half, 10K and 5K fun run through Patna.

13th edition of the Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon on 13 December 2026, organised by the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation. Timed marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus a 3K fun run, with T-shirt, timed bib, medal and refreshments.

Run for Our National Heroes 2026 by GAGNER SPORTS with 3K, 5K, 10K and 16K categories, 5:30-11:30 AM on 13 December 2026 at Olcott School, Besant Nagar, Chennai.

7th edition presented by SBI, organized by the Southern Naval Command on fully closed roads on the International Container Terminal Road; World Athletics and AIMS certified. Inclusions: 135 GSM quick-dry race T-shirt, finisher medal, chip-embedded bib (21.1K & 10K), race kit bag, e-certificate (21.1K & 10K), post-run live breakfast, hydration/electrolyte/energy drinks, medical support, physiotherapy (21.1K & 10K), tagged photographs, Zumba warm-up. Prize pool over Rs 16 lakh incl. age-category awards; open prizes men and women separately — Half Marathon Rs 1,50,000/1,25,000/1,00,000; 10K Rs 1,00,000/75,000/50,000. Current fees are the Early Bird slab valid till 31 Oct 2026 (Super Early Bird ended 15 Oct 2026). Note: the event site's details table lists 10K cutoff 1h30m / 5K 1h, while the registration portal lists 1h45m / 1h15m — cutoffs entered are from the portal.

12th edition of the Valsad City Marathon on 13 December 2026 at Shanti Resorts, Tithal. 30K, half marathon, 10K and 7.5K on city roads with timing chip for 10K and above, T-shirt, medal, goodie bag and cash prizes up to 2 lakhs.

iNext Healthon Half-Marathon's Varanasi leg — 2KM, 5KM, 10KM and 21KM runs through the city on 13 December 2026, starting at Shivpur Mini Stadium.

Road race in Naya Raipur — 42K/21K/10K/6K. Competitive (cash-prize) tier also offered: 42K/21K/10K = 1750. Flag-offs: 42K 4:00 AM, 21K 5:30 AM, 10K 6:30 AM, 6K 7:30 AM.

Team Nesa's 25K ultra half marathon on the scenic Nipani-Rasai hill route on 20 December 2026. 25K, 10K and 5K on rolling roads with chip timing, T-shirt, finisher medal and on-route hydration.