JALAKANDAPURAM MARATHON FESTIVAL

JALAKANDAPURAM MARATHON – 4TH EDITION 2026

Get ready for the 4th Edition of the Jalakandapuram Marathon 2026, a community-focused running event that brings together runners of all ages to celebrate health, fitness, friendship, and the spirit of running.

🎯 ORGANIZED BY

Jalakandapuram Runners Club

With the support of our friends, well-wishers, and the local community.

📅 EVENT DETAILS

Event Name: Jalakandapuram Marathon – 4th Edition 2026

Date: Sunday, 13th December 2026

Time: 5:15 AM

Venue: Sri Ramalingam Krishnaveni Ammal Thirumana Mandabam

🏃 MARATHON CATEGORIES & PRIZES

🟣 2 KM – 5 to 8 Years

Category: Boys & Girls

Registration Fee: ₹200

🥇 1st Prize: ₹2,000

🥈 2nd Prize: ₹1,500

🥉 3rd Prize: ₹1,000

🏆 1st to 10th Place: Trophy

🟢 5 KM – 9 to 12 Years

Category: Boys & Girls

Registration Fee: ₹300

🥇 1st Prize: ₹3,000

🥈 2nd Prize: ₹2,000

🥉 3rd Prize: ₹1,000

🏆 1st to 10th Place: Trophy

🟣 5 KM – 13 to 16 Years

Category: Boys & Girls

Registration Fee: ₹300

🥇 1st Prize: ₹3,000

🥈 2nd Prize: ₹2,000

🥉 3rd Prize: ₹1,000

🏆 1st to 10th Place: Trophy

🔵 12 KM – 17 to 35 Years

Category: Men

Registration Fee: ₹350

🥇 1st Prize: ₹7,000

🥈 2nd Prize: ₹5,000

🥉 3rd Prize: ₹3,000

🏆 1st to 10th Place: Trophy

🩷 12 KM – 17 to 35 Years

Category: Women

Registration Fee: ₹350

🥇 1st Prize: ₹5,000

🥈 2nd Prize: ₹3,000

🥉 3rd Prize: ₹1,000

🏆 1st to 10th Place: Trophy

🎁 Special Gift for Women:

10 women participants will receive a silk saree worth ₹2,000 as a special gift.

🟠 5 KM – 36+ Years

Category: Men & Women – Separate Categories

Registration Fee: ₹300

🥇 1st Prize: ₹3,000

🥈 2nd Prize: ₹2,000

🥉 3rd Prize: ₹1,000

🏆 1st to 10th Place: Trophy

👴👵 SALEM SENIOR CITIZEN CATEGORY

A special category exclusively for Salem Senior Citizens aged 55 years and above.

Distance: 5 KM

Registration Fee: ₹250

🏆 Trophy for the First 15 Places

This category provides senior citizens with an opportunity to participate, stay active, and celebrate the joy of running with the community.

🎁 PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

Every participant will receive a range of event benefits, including:

👕 Event T-Shirt

🏅 Finisher Medal

📜 Certificate

🍽️ Breakfast

💧 Drinking Water

🚑 Ambulance Support

👨‍⚕️ Doctor / Medical Support

💆 Physiotherapy Support

🌟 WHY PARTICIPATE?

The Jalakandapuram Marathon is more than just a race. It is an opportunity to:

Challenge yourself and experience the joy of running.

Promote health, fitness, and an active lifestyle.

Encourage children and young people to take part in sports.

Bring families and communities together.

Stay active and connected at every stage of life.

Celebrate friendship, teamwork, and community spirit.

Inspire others to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

❤️ RUN TOGETHER. STAY FIT. INSPIRE OTHERS.

🎯 ORGANIZED BY

Jalakandapuram Runners Club

With the support of our friends, well-wishers, and local community.