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Dhaka Dash 30K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Dhaka Dash 30K race photo
Dhaka Dash 30K race photo
Dhaka
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Race date in 26 days
Dec 11, 2026 Fri
City · Distance
Dhaka · Distance TBD
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Status
TBDSee how to enter ↗
2026Date Dec 11, 2026 · TBD
2025
2025Date Dec 12, 2025
Official website ↗Marathon · Dhaka International MarathonD-day as of Nov 15, 2026
Dhaka Dash 30K race photo
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Dhaka Dash 30K race photo
Wikimedia Commons · Press Information Department, Public domain
Dhaka Dash 30K race photo
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About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Dhaka Dash 30K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A 30km road race held in December at Dhaka's Hatirjheel.

Under the slogan "One City, One Run, One Legacy," runners gather from across the country.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Dhaka Dash 30K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Arafat Shares · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Dhaka Dash 30K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Dhaka Dash 30K course map and elevation

Course

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition
START

Rampura Bridge

Start · Google Maps
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A 30km long-distance road race held around Dhaka's Hatirjheel lake.

Both the start and finish are in front of the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre on Hatirjheel Link Road,

with a course that loops around the lake, part out-and-back and part circuit.

It is Bangladesh's first AIMS-certified 30km race, organized by Triathlon Dreamers.

The race's slogan is "One City, One Run, One Legacy."

Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (66°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Hotels1.9km from the start · ★9.1

Where and when to collect your Dhaka Dash 30K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

The race is held at Hatirjheel Amphitheater in Dhaka and is hosted by Triathlon Dreamers.
The race kit pickup schedule, location, and required documents have not yet been released.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startHatirjheel Amphitheatre Front, Hatirjheel Link Road, Dhaka
  • Transit cardBuy a Rapid Pass or MRT Pass rechargeable smart card at any metro station ticket counter — it gives a fare discount and saves you from queuing for single-journey tokens every trip. Foreign bank cards cannot be tapped directly at the gates yet, so bring cash (Taka) for the initial pass purchase and top-ups. Where to buy
  • Getting to the finishSame location — Hatirjheel Amphitheatre Front, Dhaka

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Hatirjheel Amphitheatre Front, Hatirjheel Link Road, Dhaka

Hatirjheel is a lake-side ring-road area bordered by Gulshan, Moghbazar, Rampura, Tejgaon, Badda and Banasree; main access points are Rampura Bridge (south) and Merul Badda (north), with Begunbari/Kunipara/Gulshan-1 also connecting in. At 5 AM Dhaka's regular bus network is not yet running, so foreign runners should plan a rideshare (Uber/Pathao) or hotel-arranged car; Hatirjheel's local circular bus and water-taxi services also don't operate that early.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Hatirjheel Amphitheatre Front, Dhaka

Confirmed as both start and finish point for the 30K out-and-back/loop course around Hatirjheel lake.

Map

Start shuttle

First AIMS-certified 30K race in Bangladesh, organized by Triathlon Dreamers.

Transit card

Rapid Pass / MRT Pass

Station ticket counters (all lines); Rapid Pass also sold and topped up at Dutch-Bangla Bank (DBBL) branches and DBBL booths at Diabari and Agargaon stations Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Single-journey trips use a plastic token with a QR code, bought with cash at counters or vending machines — no tourist multi-day pass currently exists. A 'Universal Ticketing System' allowing tap-to-pay with debit/credit cards has been announced but is not live yet as of this research.

Rapid Pass/MRT Pass require an initial payment (reported around ৳400-500, including a refundable deposit) and are valid for years, so even short-term visitors doing several rides can benefit.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 22, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Hatirjheel is a lakeside ring-road area surrounded by Gulshan, Moghbazar, Rampura, Tejgaon, Badda,

and Banasree, with the main access points being Rampura Bridge to the south and Merul Badda to the north.

At 5:00 AM, none of Dhaka's regular bus network, the Hatirjheel circular bus, or the water taxis are yet running,

so foreign runners should arrange a ride-hailing service like Uber or Pathao, or hotel transport, in advance.

The schedule and location for race kit pickup, along with required documents, have not yet been announced.

Times are local to Dhaka. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Nascent Gardenia Residence

Accommodation · 1.2km · 18-minute walk

8.7/10(12)
View on Booking.com

Ascott The Residence - Baridhara, Dhaka

Accommodation · 1.8km · 26-minute walk

7.6/10(14)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Dhaka Dash 30K start line in Dhaka

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Nascent Gardenia Residence

Accommodation · 1.2km · 18-minute walk

8.7/10(12)
View on Booking.com

Ascott The Residence - Baridhara, Dhaka

Accommodation · 1.8km · 26-minute walk

7.6/10(14)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Dhaka with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Dhaka.

Flights, hotels, airport transfers and budget for Dhaka Dash 30K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Dhaka Dash 30K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Dhaka Dash 30K

FAQ
When does Dhaka Dash 30K 2026 take place?

It takes place on Fri, December 11, 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

What is the Dhaka Dash 30K 2026 course like?

A 30km long-distance road race held around Dhaka's Hatirjheel lake.

Both the start and finish are in front of the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre on Hatirjheel Link Road,

with a course that loops around the lake, part out-and-back and part circuit.

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