EVENT OVERVIEW

• Event: Dr Ramani Goa Marathon 2026

• Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026

• Venue: Bahusaheb Bandodkar Maidan, Ponda, Goa

• Event Start: 5:30 AM

• Organiser: Dr Ramani Goa Marathon / DRGM

• Race Categories: 21.1K Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 3K

• Focus: Fitness, health, endurance and community participation
  
  

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

21.1K HALF MARATHON – TIMED RUN

• Distance: 21.1 KM

• Format: Timed Run

• Registration Fee: ₹1,350

• Reporting Time: 6:00 AM

10K RUN – TIMED RUN

• Distance: 10 KM

• Format: Timed Run

• Registration Fee: ₹1,050

• Reporting Time: 6:15 AM

5K RUN – TIMED RUN

• Distance: 5 KM

• Format: Timed Run

• Registration Fee: ₹600

• Reporting Time: 6:25 AM

3K FUN RUN

• Distance: 3 KM

• Format: Fun Run

• Registration Fee: ₹450

• Reporting Time: 6:35 AM
  
  

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

ROUTE & RUNNING EXPERIENCE

The Dr Ramani Goa Marathon takes participants through the picturesque surroundings of Ponda, Goa. The event route is described as featuring Goan villages, temples, churches, green fields and water bodies, giving participants a scenic running experience alongside the endurance challenge.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Registered participants can expect:

• Event T-shirt

• Race BIB

• Finisher Medal

• Certificate

• Refreshments

• Hydration support

• Medical support

• Race participation experience
  
  

MEDICAL & ON-ROUTE SUPPORT

The listed participant facilities include:

• Hydration

• Medical assistance

• Refreshments

• Race support

BIB COLLECTION / EXPO

Detailed BIB collection dates, venue and timings for the 2026 edition are Yet to be announced.

AGE CATEGORIES

The currently available 2026 listing does not provide complete category-wise minimum-age or age-group information.

AWARDS & TIMING

The 21.1K, 10K and 5K are listed as timed runs.

Detailed information regarding:

• Overall winners

• Age-category winners

• Cash prizes

• Trophies

• Podium awards

• Timing certificates

• Prize distribution

ABOUT DR. P. S. RAMANI

The marathon was founded by Dr. P. S. Ramani, a renowned neurosurgeon and fitness enthusiast, with the objective of encouraging people in Goa to adopt fitness and healthy living through running. The event has developed into an established annual marathon in the state.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

The event offers different distances designed for different levels of running experience:

• 3K: Fun Run

• 5K: Timed Run

• 10K: Timed Run

• 21.1K: Half Marathon