Overview
The Vadodara Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each February on an urban road in Vadodara, India. It is one of India's more established charity-linked city marathons. The course passes palace-city roads, civic parks, and broad Gujarat boulevards. Palace-city roads, civic parks, and broad Gujarat boulevards carry February's charity-linked race through one of India's more established city marathon traditions.
Vadodara Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Vadodara Marathon 2027 race day
The next Vadodara Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 7 February 2027 with a 6:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 100 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
Vadodara Marathon course route
Starts and finishes in Vadodara's city center event area. The course passes palace-city roads, civic parks, and broad Gujarat boulevards. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
Vadodara Marathon elevation profile
The Vadodara Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations 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.
Entry requirements
The Vadodara Marathon uses open online registration at vadodaramarathon.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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Vadodara Marathon elevation profile?
- The Vadodara Marathon has 100 metres of total climbing and 95 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 5 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Vadodara Marathon?
- The Vadodara Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Starts and finishes in Vadodara's city center event area.
- What time does the Vadodara Marathon start?
- The 2027 Vadodara Marathon starts at 6:00 am local time on Sunday, 7 February 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on vadodaramarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Vadodara Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in Vadodara's city center event area. Updated course maps are published at https://vadodaramarathon.com/ each year.
- When is the Vadodara Marathon and how do I register?
- Vadodara Marathon is typically held in February. Registration opens through https://vadodaramarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Vadodara Marathon course flat?
- Yes. Vadodara Marathon is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.
- What landmarks does the Vadodara Marathon pass?
- The course passes palace-city roads, civic parks, and broad Gujarat boulevards.
- What weather should runners expect at Vadodara Marathon?
- Usually warm and dry with a comfortable early start before temperatures rise.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Nearby Marathons
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