SARDAR PATEL MARATHON

The Sardar Patel Marathon – Run For Unity 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026, at Hiranandani Gardens, Mumbai. Organized by Jalaja Foundation, the event is held around the ideals of unity, health and national integration associated with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event features 3K Fun Run, 5K Timed Run and 10K Timed Run categories.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Venue: Hiranandani Gardens, Mumbai
Organizer: Jalaja Foundation
Categories: 3K | 5K | 10K
Event Type: Timed & Non-Timed Running Event
Focus: Unity, fitness, health and community participation
Registration Closes: 20 October 2026

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

10K TIMED RUN

Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹900
Format: Timed Run

5K TIMED RUN

Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹750
Format: Timed Run

3K FUN RUN

Distance: 3 KM
Registration Fee: ₹550
Format: Non-Timed Fun Run

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

10K Participants

5:15 AM: Reporting
5:30 AM: Warm-up & Zumba
5:45 AM: Line-up
6:00 AM: Flag-Off

5K Participants

5:45 AM: Reporting
6:00 AM: Warm-up & Zumba
6:45 AM: Line-up
7:00 AM: Flag-Off

3K Participants

6:00 AM: Reporting
6:15 AM: Warm-up & Zumba
7:00 AM: Line-up
7:20 AM: Flag-Off

AGE CATEGORIES

10K Run

12–17 Years
18–30 Years
31–40 Years
41–50 Years
51–60 Years
61 Years & Above

5K Run

Up to 16 Years
17–30 Years
31–40 Years
41–50 Years
51–60 Years

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Race BIB
Certificate

Race kits are to be collected during the designated BIB distribution period, and the available event information states that race kits will not be distributed on race day.

TIMING & RESULTS

10K: Timed
5K: Timed
3K: Fun / Non-Timed

RACE-DAY EXPERIENCE

The event combines running and fitness with a community-focused celebration of unity.

Participants can take part in:

Warm-Up & Zumba
Timed Running
Community Participation
Fitness Activities
Finisher Recognition

The event is designed to bring together runners of different age groups while highlighting the values associated with unity and national integration.

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

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

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Podium recognition is provided separately for male and female participants in the respective age categories.

Detailed prize/trophy structure: Yet to be announced.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The event is suitable for:

Young Runners
Adult Runners
Senior Participants
Fitness Enthusiasts
First-Time Runners
Families & Community Groups
Competitive Runners

Participants can select between 3K, 5K and 10K depending on their age, experience and fitness level.

ORGANIZER

Jalaja Foundation

The Jalaja Foundation is organizing the Sardar Patel – Run For Unity 2026 at Hiranandani Gardens, Mumbai.