Bengaluru Marathon
Bengaluru Marathon is a major urban road race through India's technology capital, combining a large field, early start, and energetic city support.
Quick facts
- Large city marathon in Karnataka's capital.
- Early start helps limit tropical heat exposure.
- Urban flyovers and turns create small rhythm changes.
- Monsoon-season humidity and rain are realistic factors.
About the Bengaluru Marathon
The event has become a central fixture in Bengaluru's distance-running calendar. A full marathon, half marathon, and shorter race bring a broad local field together.
Course
The city road route uses major Bengaluru corridors and long urban stretches. Turns, flyovers, and late-race traffic control can disrupt rhythm even without mountain-scale climbing.
Race-day weather
September mornings are humid and may bring monsoon rain. The early start helps, but runners should expect warmth to build and surfaces to be slick if showers arrive.
Past Bengaluru Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | — | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | — | Results available | Open results |
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Bengaluru Marathon FAQ
When is the Bengaluru Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Bengaluru Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Is Bengaluru Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Bengaluru Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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