KAVERI TRAIL MARATHON 2026

The Kaveri Trail Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 22 November 2026, near Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Srirangapatna, Karnataka. Organized by NEB Sports, the event brings together runners for a scenic trail-running experience along the Kaveri region. The event is the 19th Edition and features 42.2K Full Marathon, 21.1K Half Marathon, 10K Timed Run and 5K Fun Run categories.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026
Venue: Near Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Srirangapatna, Karnataka
Organizer: NEB Sports
Categories: 42.2K | 21.1K | 10K | 5K
Edition: 19th Edition
Event Type: Trail Running Event
Focus: Trail running, endurance, fitness and nature

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

42.2K FULL MARATHON

Distance: 42.2 KM
Registration Fee: ₹2,500 + 18% GST
Original Listed Fee: ₹3,000
Format: Timed Trail Marathon
Eligibility: 18 years and above
Cut-off Time: 6 hours
Timing: Timed

21.1K HALF MARATHON

Distance: 21.1 KM
Registration Fee: ₹2,250 + 18% GST
Original Listed Fee: ₹2,750
Format: Timed Trail Run
Eligibility: 18 years and above
Cut-off Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Timing: Timed

10K TIMED RUN

Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,250 + 18% GST
Original Listed Fee: ₹1,500
Format: Timed Trail Run
Eligibility: 14 years and above
Cut-off Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Timing: Timed

5K FUN RUN

Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹700 + 18% GST
Original Listed Fee: ₹900
Format: Non-Timed Fun Run
Eligibility: 6 years and above
Cut-off Time: 1 hour
Timing: Non-Timed

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

42.2K Full Marathon: ₹2,500 + 18% GST
21.1K Half Marathon: ₹2,250 + 18% GST
10K Timed Run: ₹1,250 + 18% GST
5K Fun Run: ₹700 + 18% GST

The original listed prices are ₹3,000 for 42.2K, ₹2,750 for 21.1K, ₹1,500 for 10K and ₹900 for 5K.

ROUTE & RUNNING EXPERIENCE

The Kaveri Trail Marathon takes place around Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary and the Kaveri region of Srirangapatna. The event provides participants with a natural trail-running experience through the scenic landscape surrounding the Kaveri.

The event combines endurance running with nature and trail exploration, offering an experience away from conventional city-road races.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Event T-Shirt
Race BIB
Finisher Medal
Breakfast
E-Timing Certificate for 42.2K, 21.1K and 10K

MEDICAL & ON-ROUTE SUPPORT

Detailed information regarding:

Hydration Stations
Medical Stations
Ambulance Deployment
Physiotherapy Support
Route Support

is yet to be announced for the 2026 edition.

Participants should follow the final race instructions issued by the organizer before race day.

AGE CATEGORIES

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

Age eligibility is calculated as of 22 November 2026.

TIMING & RESULTS

42.2K: Timed
21.1K: Timed
10K: Timed
5K: Non-Timed

The 42.2K, 21.1K and 10K are timed running categories, while the 5K is conducted as a non-timed Fun Run.

E-timing certificates for the 42.2K, 21.1K and 10K are provided through the event's official result system.

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

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

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Kaveri Trail Marathon was first conducted in 2007 and has developed into an established trail-running event in Karnataka. The event takes runners through the scenic Kaveri region around Srirangapatna and provides a combination of endurance running, nature and trail experience.

The 2026 edition marks the 19th Edition of the event.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The event offers distances suitable for different levels of trail runners:

Experienced & Endurance Runners: 42.2K Full Marathon
Half-Marathon Runners: 21.1K Half Marathon
Fitness & Trail Runners: 10K Timed Run
Beginners, Families & Young Participants: 5K Fun Run

Participants can select their preferred distance based on their age, experience, fitness level and trail-running goals.

ORGANIZER

NEB Sports

NEB Sports is organizing the Kaveri Trail Marathon 2026 near Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Srirangapatna, Karnataka.