Quick answer: Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 (Edition II) was held on Sunday, 11 October 2026 from 5:00 AM at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh. More than 1,500 runners took part, with about 2,000 people at the venue in all (organisers’ figures). Provisional results for the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K timed runs can be searched by BIB number or name on iFinish, and photos and news are posted on @chandigarh.marathon. Dates for Edition III (2027) have not been announced yet.
Last updated: 14 October 2026, with the race report and category winners.
After a maiden edition that drew 1,400+ runners in 2025, the Chandigarh Marathon returned for its second edition on Sunday, 11 October 2026, under the tagline “Run for a sustainable life.” This page keeps the 2026 race details for reference: date, venue, race categories, fees, the BIB Expo and the sustainability pledges.
A week before this race, Chandigarh hosted another one: the Air Force’s Sekhon IAF Marathon on Sunday, 4 October, in Sector 1. It was a separate event with its own registration; it was 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).
Race Report: How Edition II Went on 11 October 2026
More than 1,500 runners took part in Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026, and about 2,000 people were at the Capitol Complex in all, counting families and supporters. These are the organisers’ figures. Runners lined up for the Half Marathon, the 10KM and 5KM Timed Runs, the 5KM Fun Run, the 3KM Fun Run, the Walkathon and, for the first time, a Kids & Parent Fun Run.
Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav and Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur flagged off the races from the Capitol Complex, and the Deputy Commissioner also ran the half marathon, The Tribune reported. The morning ran under the theme “Run for a sustainable life”, with a message of drug-free awareness alongside it.
Category winners (provisional)
| Race | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon (21.1 km) | Surender Gulia, 1:33:33 | Swati Mittal, 1:52:25 |
| 10KM Timed Run | Ayush Aman, 36:40 | Nisha Garg, 52:35 |
| 5KM Timed Run | Naveen Singh Panwar, 17:02 | Basana Banik, 20:34 |
Results, photos and videos: search your own result by BIB number or name on iFinish; only the Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM Timed Runs were timed. Two hundred race-day photos are on chandigarhmarathon.com/highlights, and you can find your own photos by face search in the official event photo gallery. More photos and news are on @chandigarh.marathon, and our race-day videos are on YouTube: race-day glimpses, what runners said and friends, families and finish lines. If your result looks wrong, email events@sogrow.in with your name, BIB number and category.
Chandigarh Marathon 2026 — Key Details
| Official website | Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 official site |
| Event | Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 (2nd edition) |
| Date | Sunday, 11 October 2026 |
| Start time | 5:00 AM (event runs 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM) |
| Venue | Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh (160001) |
| Registration | Closed. Adult entries closed on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon); the Kids & Parent Fun Run closed on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. |
| BIB Expo (kit collection) | Held on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at Decathlon, Zirakpur. There was no BIB collection on race day. |
| Categories | Half Marathon 21.1K, 10KM Timed Run, 5KM Timed Run, 5KM Fun Run, Fun Run 3KM, Walkathon, Kids & Parent Fun Run (1 km and 2 km) |
| Theme | “Run for a sustainable life” — one plant per runner (tagged with the runner’s name), a zero-waste event and 100% recycling. The event also promotes drug-free awareness. |
| Organiser | The Chandigarh Life (CHDLIFE) |
| Turnout | More than 1,500 runners; about 2,000 people in all (organisers’ figures) |
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 environmental claims. 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)
| Category | Distance | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 21.1 km | ₹1,899 |
| 10KM Timed Run | 10 km | ₹1,499 |
| 5KM Timed Run | 5 km | ₹999 |
| 5KM Fun Run | 5 km | ₹899 |
| Fun Run 3KM | 3 km | ₹699 |
| Walkathon (min 1 KM) | Min. 1 km (choose your own distance) | ₹599 |
| Kids & Parent Fun Run (ages 6–8) | 1 km | ₹899 |
| Kids & Parent Fun Run (ages 9–12) | 2 km | ₹999 |
Fees shown were the 2026 list prices per participant. A 10% early-bird discount applied to every category on CityWoofer until registration closed on 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon).
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 closed: Friday, 9 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Kit collection: the child’s T-shirt and BIB were collected at the BIB Expo on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
- 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: Date, Venue and Why It Mattered
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.
| Date | Saturday, 10 October 2026 (one day only) |
| Venue | Decathlon, Zirakpur |
| What you collect | BIB, T-shirt, race kit and carry bag, and other items if any |
| Race-day collection | Not available |
| Breakfast | Included on race day (11 October) only, not at the expo |
| Questions | events@sogrow.in or +91 9888600172 |
Registration for 2026 (closed)
Registration for the 2026 race ran online on CityWoofer. It closed on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon); the Kids & Parent Fun Run closed on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Dates for Edition III (2027) have not been announced yet.
Follow @chandigarh.marathon on Instagram for race photos and news about the next edition.
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
| Topic | Fact | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Start and finish | The Capitol Complex is part of Le Corbusier’s 17-building UNESCO World Heritage listing (inscribed 2016, across 7 countries) and covers about 100 hectares in Sector 1. See our Capitol Complex guide. | Wikipedia: The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier; Wikipedia: Capitol Complex, Chandigarh |
| Climate-responsive design | Sun-shading brise-soleil screens, double-skinned roofs, and reflecting pools that help with cooling and rainwater catchment. | Wikipedia: Capitol Complex, Chandigarh |
| Waste into art | The Rock Garden features sculptures made from discarded waste materials. | Wikipedia: Chandigarh |
| Green spaces | The Zakir Hussain Rose Garden holds about 825 rose varieties. Sukhna Lake (3 km², created in 1958) is a protected national wetland, and 25.42 km² of its catchment was put under vegetation to reduce silt. See our Sukhna Lake guide. | Wikipedia: Chandigarh; Wikipedia: Sukhna Lake |
| City scale | About 114 km² with 1,055,450 residents (2011). | Wikipedia: Chandigarh |
| October race-morning climate | On average, a daily high of 32.0°C and a low of 18.4°C, with about 14 mm of rain in the month. | Wikipedia: Chandigarh |
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 started and finished at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Next race: Chandigarh 10K
The same organisers are holding Chandigarh 10K on Sunday, 28 February 2027 in Sector 1, Chandigarh, with a chip-timed 10K and 5K. Races, entry fees and registration are on the official website, chandigarh10k.com.
When was the Chandigarh Marathon and Wellness 2026?
Chandigarh Marathon and Wellness 2026 (Edition II) was held on Sunday, 11 October 2026, starting at 5:00 AM from the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh.
What are the race categories and fees?
Half Marathon 21.1K, 10KM Timed Run, 5KM Timed Run, 5KM Fun Run, Fun Run 3KM, Walkathon, plus a Kids and Parent Fun Run (1 km for ages 6 to 8, 2 km for ages 9 to 12), with fees from Rs 599 (Walkathon) up to Rs 1,899 (Half Marathon). A 10% early-bird discount applied to all categories until 7 October 2026.
Can I still register for the Chandigarh Marathon 2026?
No. Registration ran online on CityWoofer and closed on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon); the Kids and Parent Fun Run closed on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet.
Where is the Chandigarh Marathon held?
At the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh, which is both the start and finish point.
How many people ran the first edition?
The maiden 2025 edition, held on 23 November 2025, drew more than 1,400 runners. Edition II, on 11 October 2026, drew more than 1,500 runners, with about 2,000 people at the venue in all (organisers’ figures).
When did registration close for the Chandigarh Marathon 2026?
Registration closed on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon); the Kids and Parent Fun Run closed on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The 10% early-bird discount on all categories ran until 7 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon).
Where was the BIB Expo held?
The BIB Expo was held on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at Decathlon, Zirakpur. The BIB, T-shirt, race kit and carry bag were collected there; there was no BIB collection on race day.
Is breakfast included with the registration?
Yes. Breakfast was included on race day only (Sunday, 11 October 2026).
What is a BIB Expo and why do I have to go?
A BIB Expo is the kit-collection event held before race day. Registered participants collect their race BIB (race number), T-shirt, race kit and carry bag there. It is necessary because the organisers do not hand out BIBs on race day. The Chandigarh Marathon 2026 BIB Expo was held on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at Decathlon, Zirakpur.
Is the Chandigarh Marathon 2026 a sustainable event?
Sustainability is the theme of the 2026 edition, which runs under the tagline “Run for a sustainable life”. Its four commitments are one plant per runner, each tagged with the runner’s name, a zero-waste event and 100% recycling. The plant pledge runs as the One Tree for One Runner campaign with Green Partner Roundglass Foundation, and the event also promotes drug-free awareness. Runners can help by travelling together, using reusable bottles, avoiding single-use plastic and keeping waste off the route.
What is the weather like in Chandigarh in October?
On average, October days reach about 32°C and nights fall to about 18°C, with little rain (about 14 mm for the month), according to climate data summarised on Wikipedia. The 5:00 AM flag-off is well before the daytime high.
Which categories are timed?
The Half Marathon (21.1 km), the 10KM Timed Run and the 5KM Timed Run are timed. The 5KM Fun Run, Fun Run 3KM and Walkathon are non-timed.
Can I get a refund or transfer my registration?
No. Refunds and transfers of registration are not allowed, as set out in the event terms on CityWoofer.
Is parking available?
Yes. Parking was available on race day.
Where can I find my results, photos and certificate?
Provisional results for the timed categories can be searched by BIB number or name on iFinish (ifinish.in). Photos, results and timing certificates are also shared on the registered email ID of each runner.
Do I need to be medically fit to take part?
Yes. When you register you affirm that you are physically fit and sufficiently trained for your category, and that you have been certified fit by a licensed medical practitioner (see the waiver in the event terms on CityWoofer). If you feel unwell or dizzy, stop and call for an ambulance or aid.
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