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Dhaka International Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Dhaka
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Mohosin.a94 · CC BY-SA 4.0Nabil Zawad / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Badolkhan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Nahid Sultan, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsNayeemibnmatiur, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Race date Expected Feb
February 2027
City · Distance
Dhaka · 42.2km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
2025: full BDT 900From the 2026 edition
Status
SoonSee how to enter ↗
2027Date February 2027 · expected · Soon
2025Date Feb 8, 2025 · Entry fee BDT 900
Official website ↗D-day as of Nov 14, 2026
Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Mohosin.a94 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Nabil Zawad / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Badolkhan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Nahid Sultan, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Dhaka International Marathon race photo
Nayeemibnmatiur, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Dhaka International Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The inaugural Dhaka International Marathon, hosted by the Bangladesh Army, took place on 8 February 2025 on Purbachal 300 Feet Road.

It was a separate event from the Dhaka 25K hosted by Run Bangladesh, and the next race date has not been confirmed.

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.

#DhakaInternationalMarathon#Dhaka#World certified marathon

Dhaka International Marathon 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.

Finisher vlog

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 International Marathon — 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 2026 edition

General online registration · Marathon

Entry cost BDT 900

2025 official event-ticket listing showed full 42.2km entry BDT 900.

2025: 18 years and above; non-refundable fee; registration closed.

Organizer's page

General online registration · Half

Entry cost BDT 700

2025 official event-ticket listing showed half 21.1km entry BDT 700.

2025: 18 years and above; registration closed.

Organizer's page

General online registration · 10K

Entry cost BDT 600

2025 official event-ticket listing showed 10K BDT 600, including general, veteran and first-timer groupings.

Age/category rules applied; no repeat runner could enter first-timer category.

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Dhaka International Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.2km

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

From the 2026 edition
EventTime limitEntry fee
Dhaka International Marathon 2025 – Full Marathon42.2km6h30mBDT 900
Dhaka International Marathon 2025 – Half Marathon21.1km4hBDT 700
Dhaka International Marathon 2025 – 10K10km2hBDT 600
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Around Dhaka's Purbachal 300 Feet Road

approximate local coordinates

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The 2025 official program had the full 42.2km, half marathon 21.1km, and 10km.

Entry fee were BDT 900, 700, and 600, and time limit were 6 hours 30 minutes, 4 hours, and 2 hours.

The full and half marathon were for ages 18+, the general 10km for ages 14 to under 50, with separate categories for veterans 50+ and first-timers.

According to ISPR, 10,127 people took part;

the course started at the naval base, ran out and back toward 300 Feet Road and Kanchan Bridge, and finished at the same spot.

AIMS Certified
Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Finisher certificate 2025

Marathon

Event T-shirt 2025

Marathon

Finisher medal 2025

Marathon

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Dhaka International Marathon 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 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • 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

Source · checked Sep 26, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No verified runner transport or shuttle details found in the official 2025 participant information.

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 Sep 26, 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.

The details below are for the completed 2025 edition. Do not treat them as announcements for the 2026 or later editions.

Event · time limit · age

These are the details listed in the official 2025 participant information.

  • Full marathon, 42.2km: BDT 900, 6-hour 30-minute cut-off, ages 18 and above.
  • Half marathon 21.1 km: BDT 700, a 4-hour cut-off, and ages 18+.
  • 10 km: BDT 600, a 2-hour cut-off; the general category is for ages 14–49, with separate categories for veterans aged 50+ and first-timers.

Purbachal course

A summary of route information announced by the organizer and the military public relations department.

  • The race area is Purbachal 300 Feet Road.
  • The start and finish are in the same area near the naval base; the route description is an out-and-back toward Kanchan Bridge.

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.

Hotels near the Dhaka International Marathon 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.

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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 International Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Dhaka International Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Dhaka International Marathon

FAQ
When does Dhaka International Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in February 2027;

the 2025 race was held on Sat, February 8, 2025.

How much is the Dhaka International Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2025 race entry fee was about BDT 900.

How do I register for Dhaka International Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: General online registration.

Registration is handled on the official website. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Dhaka International Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K. (From the 2026 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the Dhaka International Marathon 2027 start?

You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Dhaka in the STAY section of this page.

What is the Dhaka International Marathon 2027 course like?

The 2025 official program had the full 42.2km, half marathon 21.1km, and 10km.

Entry fee were BDT 900, 700, and 600, and time limit were 6 hours 30 minutes, 4 hours, and 2 hours.

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