Next race
Sunday, 7 February 2027
6:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Township and rural road
Elevation
Rolling · 100 m gain
100 m climbing
Race profile
The Auroville Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each February on a township and rural road in Auroville, India. Its low-key, community-driven atmosphere is very different from India's large commercial road races. The route passes red-earth roads, casuarina groves, and quiet settlements near India's experimental international township. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Auroville Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 1,500 finishers
Course & terrain
Starts and finishes in the Auroville township zone. The route passes red-earth roads, casuarina groves, and quiet settlements near India's experimental international township. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
The Auroville Marathon course is rolling over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
Rolling · 100 m gain — approx. 55 m above sea level
↑ 100 m · ↓ 95 m · net +5 m
Registration
The Auroville Marathon uses open online registration at aurovillemarathon.com with no lottery or qualifying standard for the full marathon. Sign-up typically opens mid-year for the February race and remains available until capacity is reached. Entry fees are modest by international standards and overseas runners apply through the same portal.
Getting there
Puducherry (Pondicherry) (PNY)
Pondicherry Airport
4 km / 3 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
Other races closest to Auroville.
The Wipro Chennai Marathon draws approximately 3,500 finishers each January on an urban road in Chennai, India. It is one of India's better-known winter marathons outside Mumbai. The route passes Marina-adjacent sections, broad city boulevards, and neighborhoods near the Bay of Bengal. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Next race: Sunday, 3 January 2027
The Pune International Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each December on an urban road in Pune, India. It has deep roots in Indian road racing and remains one of the country's traditional full marathons. The route passes cantonment roads, university areas, and broad avenues across the old military-and-education city. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026
Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Match a race to your goals — personal bests, sightseeing, atmosphere, or a major milestone — using course data and realistic expectations.
