Upcoming Marathon in Kolkata: Full List, Dates & Registration
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Kolkata’s running calendar has grown well past the old Victoria Memorial fixtures – the City of Joy now hosts everything from community 5K runs to a World Athletics Gold Label 25K. Whether you’re chasing a quick 5K on a Sunday morning or building up to a full 42.195K, there’s an upcoming marathon in Kolkata to fit your training plan. This list covers 7 confirmed races in and around the city from September 2026 through February 2027, pulled from each event’s official registration page so the dates, distances and prices stay accurate as new events get added.
Each event below includes the race date, the last day to register, every distance category on offer, the starting entry price, and a direct link to sign up that opens in a new tab, so this page stays open while you register. Use the filters above the listing to narrow it down to a specific month or entry-fee range. The list spans the World Athletics Gold Label Tata Steel World 25K, the region’s largest full marathon in the JBG Kolkata Marathon, and long-standing community fixtures like the Pink 10K Challenge and Shalimar’s Wellness Run. Since organisers keep confirming fresh details through the year, it’s worth bookmarking this page and checking back before you lock in your race calendar.
Upcoming Marathons in Kolkata
Pink 10K Challenge – Kolkata (Season 5)
Distance options: 3K, 5K, 10K
Date: September 27, 2026
Registration closes: Registrations open
Price: ₹699 onwards
Location: Kolkata
Shalimar’s Wellness Run – Season 2
Distance options: 3K, 5K, 10K, 16K
Date: November 22, 2026
Registration closes: November 15, 2026, or until sold out
Price: ₹399 onwards
Location: Godrej Waterside, Sector V, Kolkata
JBG Kolkata Marathon 2026
Distance options: 5K, 10K, 21.1K (Half Marathon), 42.195K (Full Marathon), plus a Cosplay Run and a Special Heroes para-athlete category
Date: November 29, 2026
Registration closes: Registrations open
Price: ₹600 + GST onwards (5K); Full Marathon entry is ₹1,500 + GST
Location: Red Road, Maidan, Kolkata
Kolkata GST Half Marathon 2.0
Distance options: 4K, 10K, 21.097K (Half Marathon)
Date: December 13, 2026
Registration closes: November 15, 2026, or until sold out
Price: ₹539 onwards
Location: Godrej Waterside, Kolkata
Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026
Distance options: Ananda Run (~4.5K), Open 10K, Open 25K, Senior Citizens’ Run, Champions with Disability Run
Date: December 20, 2026
Registration closes: November 27, 2026, or once slots fill up
Price: ₹499 onwards (Ananda Run); 2026 fees for other categories to be confirmed on the official site
Location: Starts and finishes on Red Road, Kolkata
IEM-UEM Kolkata Marathon (10th Edition)
Distance options: 5K, 10K, 21.098K (Half Marathon), 42.195K (Full Marathon)
Date: February 21, 2027
Registration closes: Registrations opening soon
Price: To be announced
Location: Starts from IEM Management House, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata
Kolkata Full Marathon (Apollo Tyres Kolkata Full Marathon)
Distance options: 5K, 10K, 21.1K (Half Marathon), 42.195K (Full Marathon)
Date: Held annually in February, the 2026 edition took place on February 8, 2026; the next edition is expected around February 2027, with the exact date yet to be announced
Registration closes: To be announced
Price: To be announced
Location: Salt Lake Stadium area, Kolkata
FAQs: Upcoming Marathons in Kolkata
Which is the next upcoming marathon in Kolkata?
The Pink 10K Challenge – Kolkata (Season 5) is the nearest race on this list, scheduled for September 27, 2026. The next big-ticket event after that is Shalimar’s Wellness Run – Season 2 on November 22, 2026, followed closely by the JBG Kolkata Marathon on November 29.
Is there a full marathon (42K) in Kolkata?
Yes, three events on this list offer the full 42.195K distance: the JBG Kolkata Marathon (November 29, 2026), the IEM-UEM Kolkata Marathon (February 21, 2027), and the Kolkata Full Marathon, which is held annually in February.
Which is the biggest marathon in Kolkata?
The Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata is Kolkata’s flagship running event and the world’s only World Athletics Gold Label 25K race, drawing over 20,000 participants in recent editions. The JBG Kolkata Marathon is the city’s largest full-marathon event, expecting 15,000+ runners for its 2026 edition.
What’s the most affordable race on this list?
Shalimar’s Wellness Run – Season 2 has the lowest starting price at ₹399 for the 3K non-timed category.
How often is this list updated?
This page is checked against each event’s official registration page and updated as new dates, prices, and registration links are confirmed by organisers.
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