The Hyderabad City Slam Winter Run 2027 marks the final chapter of the first edition of Hyderabad's first-ever year-long Slam running series. Taking place on January 3rd, 2027, the Winter Edition brings the city's running community together for the ultimate challenge of the Slam journey — a 21.1K Half Marathon.
Whether you've been part of the journey since the Summer Edition, joined us during the Monsoon Edition, or are stepping into the Hyderabad City Slam for the first time, the Winter Run is your opportunity to take on a bigger distance, experience an exciting race-day atmosphere, and be part of the final chapter of the 2027 Slam.
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Why Run the Winter Edition?
Hyderabad City Slam Finisher Qualification:
To become an official Hyderabad City Slam Finisher, participants must complete:
Participants who completed the Summer Run 2026 and Monsoon Run 2026 can finish their Slam journey through the Winter Edition. Runners starting their journey with the Winter Run can complete the full Slam cycle by participating in the upcoming Summer Edition and Monsoon Edition next year. Complete all three to unlock official Hyderabad City Slam Finisher status, a special Hyderabad City Slam medal, and exclusive benefits.
Virtual Run Details:
For runners outside Hyderabad, Virtual Run options are available allowing remote participation from anywhere within India between January 2nd and January 4th, 2027 using any GPS-enabled device or running app (Garmin, COROS, Strava, Nike Run Club, etc.). Only participants residing in India (strictly outside Hyderabad) are eligible. Virtual Run categories do not count toward Hyderabad City Slam qualification.
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Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, known for the Charminar, its biryani, a large technology sector and a very active running community around the Hussain Sagar lake and the Necklace Road. Summers (March to May) are very hot, the monsoon (June to September) brings heavy showers, and winters (November to February) are mild and dry with cool mornings. October to February is the best time to race. Expect warm weather by mid-morning even in winter, so carry water. The city has a major international airport and a metro.
Only the 21.1K Timed Run counts toward Slam qualification for the Winter Edition.
Participants residing in India but outside Hyderabad, completing the run between 2nd and 4th January 2027.