THE BHOPAL MARATHON 2026

Get ready, Bhopal!

PROGRESSIVE MOTION NETWORK welcomes you to experience the joy of running at THE BHOPAL MARATHON. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, competing for the podium, or simply enjoying the run with friends and family – this event is for YOU.

LAST DATE TO REGISTER IS 18th January 2026.

Expo and BIB collection - SATURDAY 24/01/2026

Time - 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

VENUE : DB City Mall, Bhopal

Race Day - SUNDAY 25/01/2026

Start and Finish Venue : DB City Mall, Bhopal

Race Timings -

Half Marathon - 6:00 AM

10K - 6:30 AM

5K - 6:45 AM

3K - 7:00 AM

1.5K - 8:00 AM

Reporting time is 45 minutes before your race category start time

Follow @thebhopalmarathon on social media to get all the updates! 

The BHOPAL MARATHON is presented by DAINIK BHASKAR and organized by PROGRESSIVE MOTION NETWORK, is here to bring together runners, fitness enthusiasts, and families for one of the most exciting sporting events of the year. With race categories for every age and fitness level, this event is more than just a run – it’s a celebration of health, endurance, and community spirit.

RACE CATEGORIES: We have carefully designed multiple categories to make sure there’s something for everyone:

1.5 km Fancy Dress Run: Perfect for kids and families.

3 km Fun Run CUT-OFF 0:45 Hrs

5 km Family Run: Perfect for beginners, families, and fitness lovers who want to enjoy the marathon atmosphere. CUT-OFF 1:00 Hrs

10 km Endurance Run: Age Categories: 15 years – below 31 years, 31 – below 46 years, 46+ years in Men & Women. CUT-OFF 2:00 Hrs

21 km Half Marathon: Age Categories: 18 years – below 31 years, 31 – below 46 years, 46 +  years in Men and Women. CUT-OFF 3:30 Hrs

PARTICIPATION ELEMENTS:

For 3 km & 5 km Fun Run: Premium Dry-Fit T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, Certificate of Participation, On-route Hydration & Post-race Refreshments

For 10 km & Half Marathon: Premium Dry-Fit T-Shirt, Timing Chip, Finisher Medal, E-Certificate of Participation, On-route Hydration & Energy Stations, Medical Support, Exciting Prize Categories.

PRIZES: Attractive cash prizes and trophies for top finishers in the 10 km and Half Marathon across all age categories. 

Cash Prizes for Half Marathon Winners

Cash Prizes for 10K Winners

WHY JOIN: Be a part of Bhopal’s premier running event, Run alongside national & international participants, Celebrate fitness, sportsmanship, and community bonding, Create memories that will last a lifetime