Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026: Dates, Registration, Route & Categories

Quick answer: Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 (Edition II) is on Sunday, 11 October 2026 from 5:00 AM at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh. Categories: Half Marathon (21.1K), 10KM Timed Run, 5KM Timed Run, 5KM Fun Run, Fun Run 3KM, Walkathon, plus a new Kids & Parent Fun Run (1 km for ages 6–8, 2 km for ages 9–12), with fees from ₹599 and a 10% early-bird discount while early-bird places last, until 7 October 2026. Registration closes on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) (Kids & Parent Fun Run: Friday, 9 October, 11:59 PM), and your BIB and kit are collected at the BIB Expo on Saturday, 10 October. Register on CityWoofer.

Last updated: 4 October 2026.

After a successful maiden edition that drew 1,400+ runners in 2025, the Chandigarh Marathon returns for its second edition, and it runs under the tagline “Run for a sustainable life.” Here is everything you need to know about the Chandigarh Marathon 2026: date, venue, race categories, fees, the BIB Expo, sustainability and how to register.

A week before this race, Chandigarh hosts another one: the Air Force’s Sekhon IAF Marathon on Sunday, 4 October, in Sector 1. It is a separate event with its own registration; it is not part of the Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness, and we cover it here for information only. It is also separate from the Chandigarh International Marathon, which the Chandigarh Administration holds on 22 November 2026 (official site).

Chandigarh Marathon 2026 — Key Details

Seen different details elsewhere? Some third-party event listings still copy an early draft of this event, with a BIB Expo on 9 and 10 October, older fees, sponsor logos or a carbon-neutral claim. Those details are out of date. The facts on this page match the organiser’s official website and the CityWoofer registration page.

Race Categories & Fees (2026)

Fees shown are list prices per participant. A 10% early-bird discount applies to every category on CityWoofer while early-bird places last, until registration closes on 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon). CityWoofer shows the reduced price on its ticket page.

Kids & Parent Fun Run (new for 2026)

Children can now run too, with a parent or guardian beside them. Both kids’ runs are untimed, and walking is fine. Children who are comfortable may run further than their category distance.

• 1 km, ages 6–8: ₹899
• 2 km, ages 9–12: ₹999
• Age rule: the child’s age on race day, 11 October 2026, must match the category. Entries in the wrong age group will be disqualified.
• Age check: the child’s age will be checked at the BIB Expo on Saturday, 10 October. Bring one proof of the child’s date of birth: birth certificate, Aadhaar card or school ID card (original or a photo on your phone).
• One ticket = one child + one parent/guardian. Bringing two children? Book one ticket per child.
• The child gets: event T-shirt, race BIB, finisher medal, e-certificate, breakfast, refreshments and the wellness activities.
• The parent gets: an entry wristband, breakfast, refreshments and the wellness activities. It is not an adult race entry, so no T-shirt or medal for the parent.
• Registration closes: Friday, 9 October 2026, 11:59 PM, two days after the adult races.
• Kit collection: the child’s T-shirt and BIB are collected at the BIB Expo on Saturday, 10 October. The kids’ runs are expected to start after about 7:00 AM; exact reporting and start times will be shared separately.
• Family: other family members can come and watch the kids’ runs free of charge; no ticket is needed.

What’s in the Race Kit

• Active Dry T-shirt
• Finisher medal
• Race BIB (with a timing chip for the Half Marathon, 10KM Timed Run and 5KM Timed Run)
• Race kit and carry bag, with other items if any (collected at the BIB Expo)
• Breakfast on race day (11 October only)
• On-route refreshment stations
• E-certificate of participation
• Wellness activities at the venue
• Event photos and videos

BIB Expo 2026: Dates, Time, Venue and Why You Need to Go

What is a BIB Expo? A BIB Expo is the kit-collection event held before race day. Registered participants come to collect their race BIB (the race number you wear on race day) and their race kit, and to pick up information for race morning. At the Chandigarh Marathon 2026 you collect your BIB, T-shirt, race kit and carry bag, and any other items at the BIB Expo.

Why is it necessary? Your BIB and kit are handed out at the expo, and the organisers have confirmed that there is no BIB collection on race day, so every registered participant needs to plan a visit. Your BIB is your race identity: it carries your race number, and in the timed categories (Half Marathon, 10KM Timed Run and 5KM Timed Run) it is used for timing. Collecting a day early also keeps race morning free for warming up and reaching the Capitol Complex before the 5:00 AM flag-off.

Before you go: carry your registration confirmation and a photo ID as a precaution, and ask the organisers first if someone else needs to collect your kit on your behalf. The organisers will confirm exactly what to bring when the venue is announced.

How to Register for Chandigarh Marathon 2026

Registration is open online on CityWoofer — choose your category, fill in your details and pay securely. Registration closes on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon). The Kids & Parent Fun Run closes on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Follow @chandigarh.marathon on Instagram for route, expo and bib-collection updates.

Sustainability at the Chandigarh Marathon 2026

The 2026 edition runs under the tagline “Run for a sustainable life.” The organisers have made four commitments for the event: one plant for every runner, each plant tagged with the name of the runner it belongs to, a zero-waste event and 100% recycling. The plant pledge runs as the “One Tree for One Runner” campaign with the event’s Green Partner, Roundglass Foundation, and the event also promotes drug-free awareness. Below: why Chandigarh is a strong setting for a low-impact race, and what runners can do on the day.

Why Chandigarh suits a low-impact race

Figures are summarised from the linked Wikipedia articles as read on 21 September 2026.

How runners can make race day greener

• Travel together. Carpool, use public transport or cycle to the Capitol Complex and the BIB Expo instead of driving alone.
• Bring a reusable bottle for the hours before and after the run, and use the hydration and refreshment points during the race.
• Skip single-use plastic for your own snacks, gear bags and cutlery.
• Keep waste off the route. Hold on to it until you find a bin.
• Reuse your kit. Wear the event T-shirt again and keep the carry bag for later.
• Keep your confirmation on your phone instead of printing it.

These are suggestions for participants, not event rules.

The Route

The race starts and finishes at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1. The organisers will share the route map for each category closer to race day.

Looking Back: The 2025 Maiden Edition

Edition I of Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness, held on 23 November 2025 at the Capitol Complex under the theme “Run for a Better Tomorrow,” brought together 1,400+ runners across the Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 3K and Walkathon. The strong debut — with families, first-timers and seasoned runners alike — set the stage for a bigger, greener second edition in 2026. Chandigarh Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla presented the awards to the category winners at the Capitol Complex.

Why Run the Chandigarh Marathon?

• One runner, one plant — every runner’s plant carries their name, at a zero-waste event.
• Run through the heart of The City Beautiful, finishing at the UNESCO-listed Capitol Complex.
• Categories for everyone — from a 3K fun run and walkathon to a timed half marathon.
• Finisher medal, timing certificate, refreshments and on-ground wellness activities.

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