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Pune International Marathon

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Pune
IN

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Race date in 21 days: Dec 6, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Pune · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: ₹2,000Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

2026Date Dec 6, 2026 · Open

2025

2025Date Dec 7, 2025

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D-day as of Nov 15, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This Pune, India marathon began in 1983 and reaches its 40th edition in 2026.

Runners from all walks of life have long taken part, and today it also serves as an occasion to raise social awareness and collect donations.

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.

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 3

Sanket TambareRan in 2025

“I definitely enjoyed the route, executed the plan and just did what was planned.”

Ran as the 2:15 pacer in the half marathon at the 2025 Pune International Marathon. Previewing the pre-dawn downtown course helped, and they wrote that they finished a minute ahead of schedule after running the last kilometer hard.

Read the original on The Wanderer's Technical Anecdotes

Yogesh MaheswariRan in 2023

“I started the race, keeping my pace low as a learning from the past.”

Started the 2023 Pune International Marathon full marathon conservatively. After rolling an ankle at the 21 km mark they slowed late in the race, but finished their first full marathon. In 2022 they had dropped out of the same race after 21 km.

Read the original on LinkedIn

manasisamRan in 2019

“I continued maintaining Sub 6 pace as planned.”

A Pune full marathon participant recorded the early start, support from fellow runners, traffic controls, and congestion where participants in other events joined the course.

Read the original on manasifunfitnessworld.wordpress.com

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Full Marathon Route: 33rd Pune International Marathon
Pune International Marathon
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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 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.

Online

Online registration through the official marathonpune.com website.

Register before the race sells out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 03:00

Time limit6 hours 30 minutes

Official time limit cutoffs for the 2026 Pune International Marathon: marathon, 6 hours 30 minutes; half marathon, 4 hours; 10K, 2 hours; 5K, 1 hour 15 minutes. The wheelchair 3K has no time limit.

Event	Start	Time limit
Marathon42.195km	03:00	6h 30m
Half21km	03:30	4h
10 KM Race (Only for Indians)10km	06:15	2h
5 KM Race5km	07:15	1h 15m

START

Baburao Sanas Ground, Pune

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Baburao Sanas Sports Ground, Pune.

Cutoff
Official 2026 regulations: full marathon time limit 6 hours. Course officially closes at 08:30; after that, traffic control is lifted, while the aid stations remain open until 10:00.

Original course map · marathonpune.com

The 2026 race starts on 6 December at Baburao Sanas Sports Ground in Pune.

The full marathon is 42.195 km, and the time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes.

The course links Pune's historic and cultural landmarks, passing Shaniwar Wada, the Observatory, the Agricultural College, Ganesh Khind and Lakdi Bridge.

Spectators gather around the course to cheer.

The first event began in 1983 as a run for fun and health and was added to the international sports calendar three years later.

It hosted the Asian Marathon Championships in 2010 and was also the first marathon in India to receive AIMS certification.

In 2026, the full marathon is an international event for both men and women,

and half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and wheelchair 3 km events are also held to accommodate different participation goals.

Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (67°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Water stations

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Aid stations

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

Race expo

10K · 5K · Marathon · Half

Hotels4.1km from the start · ★9.2

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 location and time for Packet Pickup for the 40th edition in 2026 have not been officially announced.
Under the race regulations, confirmed participants must collect bib in person at a location to be announced separately.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startBaburao Sanas Sports Ground, Saras Baug, Pune
Transit cardBuy the 'One Pune Card' at a Pune Metro station counter to tap in/out on the metro — foreign-issued Visa/Mastercard contactless cards cannot be tapped directly at the fare gates. Where to buy
Getting to the finishSame location — Baburao Sanas Sports Ground, Saras Baug, Pune

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

More details

Getting to the start

Baburao Sanas Sports Ground, Saras Baug, Pune

Full Marathon flag-off 3:00 AM, Half Marathon 3:30 AM, athlete reporting by 2:30 AM. Nearest metro is Deccan Gymkhana (~4min walk) but Pune Metro does not run at 2-3 AM.

Nearest railway station is Pune Junction (~1.2km). Given the very early start, foreign runners should use a pre-booked cab/auto-rickshaw or hotel transport.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location — Baburao Sanas Sports Ground, Saras Baug, Pune

Course loops back to the same ground; marathon/half-marathon finish line stays open about 6 hours after start, 10K about 2 hours.

Map

Transit card

One Pune Card

Pune Metro station ticket counters (fill an application form on the spot, or complete an online e-form beforehand) Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Alternative: One Day Travel Pass ₹100 — Worth it if taking multiple metro rides on the same day (valid 6 AM-10 PM, unlimited hop-on/off across both metro corridors); not worth it for a single one-way trip, or if you'll mostly rely on PMPML city buses/autos, which the metro pass does not cover. One Pune Card is an NCMC RuPay prepaid card (₹100 issuance + ₹75 annual maintenance) — a closed domestic network, so foreign bank cards can't be used to tap directly.

PMPML city buses are a separate system from the metro and are generally paid in cash or via QR/UPI on board, not with the One Pune Card.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · 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 full marathon starts at 3:00 am, and the half marathon starts at 3:30 am.

The 10 km starts at 6:15 am and the 5 km at 7:15 am, so plan your journey to Baburao Sanas Sports Ground according to your event.

All participants must check in at least 30 minutes before the start, and assembly also begins 30 minutes before the start.

As the schedule begins early on 6 December, prioritize accommodation with easy access to the venue.

Participants in the full marathon should prepare clothing and nutrition suitable for a long race.

When collecting your race kit, you must show photo identification to confirm that your bib has been assigned to you as the registered participant.

If you lose or misplace your bib, you will not be allowed to participate, so store it safely immediately after collection.

Participants receive a T-shirt, a finisher certificate, a finisher medal, a timing chip and breakfast.

Start times may change, so check the schedule again before departure and locally.

Times are local to Pune. 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.

Hotel Rose Lodge

Hotel · 1.1km · 16-minute walk

6.4/10(40)

View on Booking.com

Pune｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Pune Airport

₹1,981

View on Klook

Pune Guided Pub Hopping Experience Walk Drink Repeat

₹4,349

View on Klook

Pune Highlights Day Tour from Mumbai with Private Car Guide

₹14,477

View on Klook

Rutugandh Heritage

Hotel · 1.7km · 26-minute walk

5.9/10(22)

View on Booking.com

Pune Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on EconomyBookings

Cooking Secrets of Pune Authentic Classes Meal with A Chef Family

₹3,616

View on Klook

Hotel · 2.1km

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Da Casa Business Hotel

Hotel · 2.1km

View on Booking.com

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Closest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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FAQ

When does Pune International Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 6, 2026 in Pune, India.

How do I register for Pune International Marathon 2026?

Entry routes: Online. Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Pune International Marathon 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs ₹2,000.

What distances does Pune International Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Pune International Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 03:00.

Where does Pune International Marathon 2026 start?

Baburao Sanas Ground, Pune.

What is the Pune International Marathon 2026 course like?

The 2026 race starts on 6 December at Baburao Sanas Sports Ground in Pune.

The full marathon is 42.195 km, and the time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes.

The course links Pune's historic and cultural landmarks, passing Shaniwar Wada, the Observatory, the Agricultural College, Ganesh Khind and Lakdi Bridge.

Where does Pune International Marathon 2026 finish?

Baburao Sanas Sports Ground, Pune.

What transit card do I need for Pune International Marathon 2026?

Buy the 'One Pune Card' at a Pune Metro station counter to tap in/out on the metro —

foreign-issued Visa/Mastercard contactless cards cannot be tapped directly at the fare gates. (From the 2025 edition)

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Pune International Marathon

About Pune International Marathon — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run