Marathons in West Bengal

West Bengal has one marathon in our database in India, centred on Kolkata.

Kolkata Marathon typically draws around 5,000 finishers.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

KolkataWest BengalIndia

Kolkata Marathon

The Kolkata Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers each December through West Bengal's cultural capital on the Hooghly River. The course passes the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge approach, and the Maidan parklands with views of colonial-era architecture. December's dry, mild Kolkata winter makes it one of eastern India's most pleasant road races.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

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HyderabadTelanganaIndia· 1,184 km away

Hyderabad Marathon

The Hyderabad Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each August on an urban road in Hyderabad, India. Its hilly profile makes it one of India's more demanding big-city marathons. The course passes HITEC City corridors, lake-adjacent stretches, and rolling roads through the Deccan metropolis. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027

IndoreMadhya PradeshIndia· 1,286 km away

Indore Marathon

The Indore Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each February on an urban road in Indore, India. It reflects Indore's push to position itself as one of India's cleanest and most fitness-oriented cities. The course passes Rajwada-area roads, newer city boulevards, and broad central-Madhya Pradesh streets. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

New DelhiDelhiIndia· 1,304 km away

New Delhi Marathon

The New Delhi Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each February on an urban road in New Delhi, India. It offers a full-marathon alternative in the capital distinct from the city's more famous half marathon. The course passes India Gate, government boulevards, and broad Lutyens Delhi avenues. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

ChennaiTamil NaduIndia· 1,356 km away

Wipro Chennai Marathon

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

JaipurRajasthanIndia· 1,358 km away

Jaipur Marathon

The Jaipur Marathon draws approximately 3,500 finishers each February on an urban road in Jaipur, India. It consistently attracts one of the largest full-marathon fields in India outside the very biggest metros. The route passes Pink City areas, palace-adjacent roads, and wide modern avenues around Rajasthan's capital. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

ChuxiongYunnanChina· 1,368 km away

Chuxiong Marathon

The Chuxiong Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers each October on an urban road in Chuxiong, China. Its minority-culture setting makes it feel different from eastern Chinese city marathons. The course passes Yi cultural landmarks, plateau-city roads, and avenues framed by Yunnan hills. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027

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