HYDERABAD HITEC MARATHON 2026 – 8TH EDITION

The Hyderabad Hitec Marathon 2026 is the 8th edition of the annual running event organised by NEB Sports. The race is scheduled in Hyderabad with its start and finish at Gachibowli Stadium, offering four distances for marathoners, half-marathon runners, competitive 10K runners and recreational 5K participants.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Event: Hyderabad Hitec Marathon 2026
Edition: 8th Edition
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Venue: Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad, Telangana
Organizer: NEB Sports
Race Categories: 42.2K Marathon | 21.1K Half Marathon | 10K | 5K Fun Run
City: Hyderabad – City of Pearls
Race Type: Timed & Non-Timed Running Event

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

42.2K FULL MARATHON

Distance: 42.2 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,600 + 18% GST
Format: Timed Marathon
Eligibility: 18 Years and Above
Original Fee: ₹3,000

21.1K HALF MARATHON

Distance: 21.1 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,400 + 18% GST
Format: Timed Half Marathon
Eligibility: 18 Years and Above
Original Fee: ₹2,250

10K RUN

Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,000 + 18% GST
Format: Timed Run
Eligibility: 14 Years and Above
Original Fee: ₹1,500

5K FUN RUN

Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹600 + 18% GST
Format: Fun Run
Eligibility: 6 Years and Above
Original Fee: ₹900

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

42.2 KM Full Marathon: ₹1,600 + 18% GST
21.1 KM Half Marathon: ₹1,400 + 18% GST
10 KM Timed Run: ₹1,000 + 18% GST
5 KM Fun Run: ₹600 + 18% GST

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

Event Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Venue: Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad

ROUTE & RUNNING EXPERIENCE

The Hyderabad Hitec Marathon is an urban road-running event based around the Gachibowli / Hitec City area of Hyderabad.

The course is described as predominantly paved and relatively flat, providing an urban running experience for marathoners, competitive runners and recreational participants.

The final 2026 route map, elevation profile and detailed course information are yet to be announced.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Race BIB
Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Timing for Timed Categories
Digital Timing / Result Information
On-Course Hydration & Race Support
Finisher Certificate / Result Documentation

RACE-DAY FACILITIES

Hydration: On-course hydration stations
Medical Support: Medical assistance
Route Support: Race-day route support and volunteers
Refreshments: Post-race refreshments
Timing: Timing support for 42.2K, 21.1K and 10K
Race Support: Organised support along the course

TIMING & RESULTS

The following categories are timed:

42.2K Full Marathon
21.1K Half Marathon
10K Run

AGE CATEGORIES

42.2K Full Marathon: 18 Years and Above
21.1K Half Marathon: 18 Years and Above
10K Run: 14 Years and Above
5K Fun Run: 6 Years and Above

BIB COLLECTION

BIB Collection Date: Yet to be announced
BIB Collection Venue: Yet to be announced
BIB Collection Timings: Yet to be announced

IMPORTANT RULES

• Participants must satisfy the minimum age requirement for their selected category.
• Timed-category participants must use the assigned timing BIB/chip correctly.
• Participants should follow instructions issued by race officials and volunteers.
• Participants should collect their BIB according to the official BIB-collection schedule.
• Detailed cancellation, transfer and refund policies should be checked on the registration platform.
• Final race-day instructions issued by NEB Sports will take precedence over third-party information.