IIT Hyderabad Half Marathon 2026 - 3rd Edition
About the race
The IIT Hyderabad Half Marathon is an annual running event organized by the IIT Hyderabad Runners Club, celebrating fitness, community, resilience, and the spirit of IIT Hyderabad. Following its previous editions, the 3rd Edition will take place on 22 November 2026.
The event brings together runners from IIT Hyderabad, the surrounding community, and participants from across the country. Whether you are an experienced marathoner, a recreational runner, a beginner, or looking for a fun and healthy experience with family and friends, there is a race category for everyone.
Race Categories
- Half Marathon (21.1 KM): The flagship timed event starting from the Sports and Cultural Complex (SNCC). The route takes runners through scenic roads, the peripheral road, Main Gate, Technology Boulevard, academic areas, and hostel areas across two rounds on a predominantly flat course.
- 10 KM Run: A timed run starting from the SNCC following sections of the Half Marathon course through the peripheral road, Main Gate, Technology Boulevard, academic, and hostel areas.
- 5 KM Timed Run: Official timed run starting and finishing near the SNCC, navigating academic and hostel areas. Suitable for beginners measuring their performance.
- 5 KM Fun Run: A relaxed, non-timed category designed for walking or jogging with family and friends without timing pressure (no RFID timing tracker on bib).
On-Campus Accommodation
Limited Guest House accommodation at IIT Hyderabad is available for outstation participants on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
Tariff Per Day (excluding 12% GST):
- Standard Room (2 single beds): INR 1,500 (Single Occupancy) / INR 2,000 (Double Occupancy)
- Accessible Room (For PWD): INR 1,500 (Single/Double Occupancy)
- Executive Room (King Size & Single bed): INR 2,000 (Single) / INR 2,300 (Double) / INR 2,600 (Triple Occupancy)
Participants requiring accommodation should write to the accommodation office via email: [email protected] (CC: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]).
Important Information
- The Half Marathon, 10 KM, and 5 KM Timed Run are timed events. The 5 KM Fun Run is a non-timed event without an RFID tracker on the bib.
- Participants must follow the designated race route and IIT Hyderabad campus guidelines.
- Further details regarding registration, race-day instructions, reporting time, bib collection, parking, route maps, hydration stations, medical support, and prizes will be announced by the IIT Hyderabad Runners Club.
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Cancellation policy
The course
The Half Marathon starts from the Sports and Cultural Complex (SNCC) and covers two rounds of the IIT Hyderabad campus, passing through the peripheral road, Main Gate, Technology Boulevard, academic areas, and hostel areas. The course is predominantly flat. The 10 KM and 5 KM routes also start from SNCC and navigate campus roads, academic, and hostel areas.
Location
City insight: Hyderabad
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.
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