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@rravi5592

IEM UEM Kolkata Marathon 2026 – A Day to Remember

I am truly happy to have participated in the IEM UEM Kolkata Marathon 2026. It was not just a race, but a complete experience filled with energy, team...

23 Feb 2026

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@priya.pallavi194

Full Circle – My Comeback to the Marathon Roads

My running journey began back in 2017 when I randomly decided to participate in the IEM UEM Kolkata Marathon. At that time, I had no idea that this sm...

23 Feb 2026

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@ghosh8224

Debut full marathon—a 42.2 km beast that tested every ounce of me.

beast that tested every ounce of me.The gun cracked at 5:30 a.m., and 1,000 of us surged forward like a human river under the dawn sky. My first full ...

23 Feb 2026

504

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@pradeepvyas29

From Setbacks to 44K – My Running Redemption Story

My Running Journey – From Setbacks to Strength I started running in August 2025 — not for medals, not for attention, but to find peace. The last 6–7 m...

23 Feb 2026

426

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@suparna.adhya1987

Beyond 19 Kilometers

The morning air felt different that day. It carried a mix of nervousness and excitement as I stood at the starting line of my very first 21.1-kilometr...

23 Feb 2026

408

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@rravi5592

Run for Safe Food 2026 – A Run with Purpose

On 15 February 2026, I stood at the start line of the Run for Safe Food 2026, not just as a runner, but as a believer in a cause that truly matters. I...

15 Feb 2026

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@biblygoofficial

Because the race doesn't start at the timing mat. It starts at home.

Every runner has a pre-race ritual. For some, it’s a quiet morning carb-load. For others, it’s laying out their gear on the bed—the 'Flat Runner' phot...

1 Feb 2026

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