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Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
Dhaka
BD
Tanvir Rahat · CC BY-SA 4.0S.M.M.Musabbir Uddin / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Wasiul Bahar / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Wasiul Bahar, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsTanvir Rahat, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 6 days
Nov 20, 2026 Fri
City · Distance
Dhaka · 21.1km
Entry fee
BDT 1,699Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedTBD ~ Mon, November 2, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗Marathon · Dhaka International MarathonD-day as of Nov 14, 2026
Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
Tanvir Rahat · CC BY-SA 4.0
Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
S.M.M.Musabbir Uddin / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
Wasiul Bahar / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
Wasiul Bahar, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon race photo
Tanvir Rahat, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Chasing a personal best or dreaming of a first finish.
This trip is built around your race.

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.

Inspiring Bangladesh Half 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.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Inspiring Bangladesh Half 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.

Next edition entry

Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

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

Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

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

EventTime limit
Half21.095km4h
Family Run7.5km2h
Pro Run15km3h
START

Hatirjheel Amphitheatre, Dhaka

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It is held as a single half marathon event.

The venue is Hatirjheel Amphitheatre (Hatirjheel Link Road) in Dhaka.

The organizers present this edition as 'Chapter 2'.

Typical race-season temperature: around 23°C (73°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Hotels1.5km from the start · ★9.1

Where and when to collect your Inspiring Bangladesh Half 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 2025 edition

Bib pickup

The venue is Dhaka Hatirjheel Amphitheatre.
Information about the jersey and Packet Pickup has not yet been published.
For races in Bangladesh, the organizer typically announces the pickup schedule separately via Facebook, so reconfirm 2–3 weeks before race day.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startHatirjheel Amphitheatre, 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

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

More details

Getting to the start

Hatirjheel Amphitheatre, Hatirjheel Link Road, Dhaka

Billed as 'Chapter 2' of the event.

Map

Getting to the finish

Hatirjheel Amphitheatre (same as start)

Not explicitly confirmed identical to start in a source specific to this race, but Hatirjheel-area Dhaka races typically start/finish at the same amphitheatre hub.

Map

Start shuttle

The venue is ~13km/~30min from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and ~9km/20-25min from Gabtoli via Mirpur Road (traffic-dependent). Ride-sharing apps (Uber, Pathao) are commonly used.

A local option is the Hatirjheel water taxi with jetties at Gulshan (Gudaraghat), Police Plaza, Badda, Rampura, and Karwan Bazar (BFDC).

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.

The venue is about 13km (30 minutes by car) from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and about 9km (20–25 minutes) from Gabtoli via Mirpur Road;

travel times vary with traffic.

Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Pathao are widely used locally, and the Hatirjheel Water Taxi,

with docks at Gulshan (Gudaraghat), Police Plaza, Badda, Rampura and Karwan Bazar (BFDC), is another option.

Jersey and Packet Pickup pickup information has not been released yet, so check the organizer's announcements again 2–3 weeks before the race.

Entry fee starts from 1,549 Bangladeshi taka.

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.

Ascott The Residence - Baridhara, Dhaka

Accommodation · 691m · 10-minute walk

7.6/10(14)
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Hotels near the Inspiring Bangladesh Half 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.

Ascott The Residence - Baridhara, Dhaka

Accommodation · 691m · 10-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 Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon

FAQ
When does Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Fri, November 20, 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

How much is the Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs BDT 1,699.

What distances does Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon 2026 offer?

Half.

Where does Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon 2026 start?

Hatirjheel amphitheater, Dhaka.

What is the Inspiring Bangladesh Half Marathon 2026 course like?

It is held as a single half marathon event.

The venue is Hatirjheel Amphitheatre (Hatirjheel Link Road) in Dhaka.

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