DOSTI THANE HALF MARATHON

The Dosti Thane Half Marathon – 5th Edition 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 6 December 2026, at Dosti West County, Balkum, Thane. Organized by Playfree Sports India, the event celebrates resilience, determination and the spirit of overcoming challenges, with 21K, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile race categories.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026

Venue: Dosti West County, Balkum, Thane

Organizer: Playfree Sports India

Categories: 21K, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile

Event Type: Road Running Event

Focus: Breaking Barriers, Building Champions

Event Time: 5:30 AM onwards

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

21 KM – HALF MARATHON

Distance: 21 KM

Registration Fee: ₹1,300

Format: Timed Run

Flag-Off: 5:45 AM

Eligibility: 18+ Years

10 KM – POWER RUN

Distance: 10 KM

Registration Fee: ₹1,000

Format: Timed Run

Flag-Off: 6:15 AM

Eligibility: 15+ Years

5 KM – DREAM RUN

Distance: 5 KM

Registration Fee: ₹800

Format: Non-Timed Run

Flag-Off: 7:00 AM

Eligibility: 12+ Years

1 MILE – KIDS & FAMILY RUN

Distance: 1 Mile

Registration Fee: ₹600

Format: Non-Timed Run

Flag-Off: 7:15 AM

Eligibility: 3+ Years

The 1 Mile Kids & Family Run is designed for younger participants and families who want to experience the excitement of race day together.

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

21 KM: ₹1,300

10 KM: ₹1,000

5 KM: ₹800

1 Mile: ₹600

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

Event Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026

Event Start: 5:30 AM

21K Flag-Off: 5:45 AM

10K Flag-Off: 6:15 AM

5K Flag-Off: 7:00 AM

1 Mile Flag-Off: 7:15 AM

START & FINISH POINT

The event venue is Dosti West County, Balkum, Thane, which serves as the main race-day location for participants across all four categories.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

All registered participants are set to receive a Dry Fit T-shirt, special finisher medal and sumptuous breakfast, along with vouchers worth ₹1,000+ from leading brands. Winners will receive trophies, gifts and vouchers.

TIMING & RESULTS

The 21K Half Marathon and 10K Power Run are timed categories, while the 5K Dream Run and 1 Mile Kids & Family Run are non-timed categories. Official results for the timed races will be processed according to the event's race procedures.

AGE CATEGORIES

1 Mile: 3+ Years

5 KM: 12+ Years

10 KM: 15+ Years

21 KM: 18+ Years

For the 10K category, age groups are 15–30 Years, 31–40 Years, 41–50 Years and 51 Years & Above.

For the 21K category, age groups are 18–30 Years, 31–40 Years, 41–50 Years and 51 Years & Above.

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

The race expo is scheduled for 4 and 5 December 2026, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Participants should collect their BIB and race-related materials during the announced expo period.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Winners will receive trophies, gifts and vouchers as part of the event's recognition programme.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The event is open to participants who meet the minimum age requirement for their selected category. The 21K is open to participants aged 18 years and above, while the 10K, 5K and 1 Mile categories provide options for younger participants.

ORGANIZER

Playfree Sports India

Playfree Sports India organizes running, fitness and sporting events and is the organizer of the Dosti Thane Half Marathon – Season 5.

CONTACT DETAILS

General Queries: operations@playfreesportsindia.com

Phone: +91 80970 87344

Sponsorship & Collaborations: marketing@playfreesportsindia.com

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

Registrations are subject to the organizer's terms and conditions. The organizer has stated that no refund will be issued once registration is completed. Participants should check the latest official communication for any changes to race timings, BIB collection, venue arrangements and other event-day instructions.