Inaugural Edition Sunday, 27 September 2026 • Registrations Closed
The first edition begins here

Run the heart of Milk City.

A new community running celebration bringing first-time runners, families, fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes together for 5K, 10K and 21.1K distances.

Sunday, 27 September 2026
Anand, Gujarat
5K • 10K • 21.1K
Event update: registration, route maps and prize categories are live. Exact venue and registration-fee information remain subject to the final organiser announcement.
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Built around health, community participation and the energetic identity of Gujarat's Milk City.

About the event

A new running tradition for Milk City.

The inaugural Milkcity Marathon is envisioned as a professionally managed, inclusive road-running event that celebrates fitness, discipline and civic pride. The event offers a welcoming 5K, an accessible 10K and a competitive Half Marathon.

  • Professional timing for 5K, 10K and 21.1K participants.
  • Hydration, medical support, route marshals and traffic coordination.
  • Finisher recognition, race-day refreshments and event photographs.
  • Dedicated participation opportunities for institutions, corporates and running groups.

Choose your challenge

Three distances. One finish-line feeling.

21.1Kilometres

For experienced runners ready to own the Half Marathon distance.

Race details
Minimum age18 Years and Above
Reporting time5:00 AM
Flag-off5:30 AM
Cut-off3 hr 30 min
TimingRFID chip
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10Kilometres

A focused city race for emerging and experienced runners.

Race details
Minimum age18 Years and Above
Reporting time5:00 AM
Flag-off6:00 AM
Cut-off2 hours
TimingRFID chip
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5Kilometres

A joyful, non-intimidating run for families and first-time participants.

Race details
Minimum age10 Years and Above
Reporting time5:00 AM
Flag-off6:15 AM
Cut-off1 hr 15 min
TimingRFID chip but Non-competitive
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Race-day programme

A clear plan from arrival to celebration.

Operational schedule shown below is provisional and should be finalised with route permissions, police coordination and venue logistics.

4:30 AM

Venue opens

Entry screening, medical desk and warm-up zone open.

5:45 AM

Half Marathon assembly

Final announcements, pacing groups and controlled movement to the start line.

05:30 AM

21.1K flag-off

Half Marathon begins, subject to the final approved event schedule.

6:00 AM

10K flag-off

Timed 10K runners start in assigned corrals.

6:15 AM

5K flag-off

Community runners, families and institutional groups begin.

7:00–10:00 AM

Finish-line celebration

Medals, refreshments, recovery, photographs and award ceremony.

Participant experience

What runners can expect.

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Official event T-shirt

Size selected during registration, subject to stock and collection deadlines.

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Race bib

Personalised bib with RFID timing for 5K, 10K and 21.1K categories.

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Hydration support

Water and electrolyte points positioned according to distance and weather plan.

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Medical coverage

First-aid posts, ambulances, medical volunteers and escalation protocol.

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Finisher recognition

Medal and digital certificate for eligible finishers within published rules.

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Post-run refreshment

Recovery food and beverages available in the designated participant zone.

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Smart race photography

Race-day photography with Pixeva-powered selfie search to help runners discover their race moments after the event.

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Route support

Route marshals, directional signage and volunteer support throughout the course.

Official course maps

Preview your Milkcity Marathon route.

Explore the interactive Strava maps for all three race categories. Routes may be adjusted if required by traffic, safety, civic or event-management authorities.

Community Run

5K Route

5 KM
City Run

10K Route

10 KM
Half Marathon

21.1K Route

21.1 KM

Route advisory: Follow official race-day signage, marshals and police instructions. Strava maps are provided for advance familiarisation and may not reflect temporary race-day diversions.

How to participate

From registration to the start line.

Select a distance

Choose 5K, 10K or 21.1K based on age, experience and readiness.

Complete registration

Submit accurate personal, emergency and T-shirt details through the official portal.

Collect the race kit

Visit the expo with confirmation and accepted photo identification. No proxy collection unless officially permitted.

Arrive race-ready

Follow reporting time, transport advisory, route instructions and medical guidance.

Race expo & bib collection

Collect early. Prepare calmly.

Bib distribution should take place before race day. The final expo venue and timing will be announced after partner and venue confirmation.

Expo details

  • DateSaturday, 26 September 2026
  • Timing10:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • VenueTo be announced
  • Race-day collectionNot Allowed

Bring for collection

  • Registration confirmation email or QR code.
  • Original government-issued photo identification.
  • Authorisation documents if proxy collection is approved.

Awards & prize money

Race for the podium.

Prize money is awarded separately in each listed male and female age division for the 21.1K Half Marathon and 10K race.

Competitive distances 21.1K & 10K
Competitive divisions 8 Categories
Total announced prize purse ₹1,00,000
Half Marathon

21.1K Prize Categories

21.1K

Eligible podium divisions

Men • 18–40 Years Women • 18–40 Years Men • 41 Years & Above Women • 41 Years & Above
🥇Winner
₹7,000
🥈1st Runner-Up
₹5,000
🥉2nd Runner-Up
₹3,000

The above prize structure applies independently to each of the four 21.1K divisions.

City Run

10K Prize Categories

10K

Eligible podium divisions

Men • 18–40 Years Women • 18–40 Years Men • 41 Years & Above Women • 41 Years & Above
🥇Winner
₹5,000
🥈1st Runner-Up
₹3,000
🥉2nd Runner-Up
₹2,000

The above prize structure applies independently to each of the four 10K divisions.

5K is non-competitive. Podium eligibility and final results should be determined from official RFID timing and the organiser's published race rules.

Partners & sponsors

Powered by partners who believe in the run.

We are proud to recognise the organisations supporting the inaugural Milkcity Marathon and helping us deliver a stronger race-day experience for every runner.

Milkcity Marathon 2026 Title Sponsor

Supporting Partners

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Together, our partners help us create a safer, better connected and more memorable first edition of the Milkcity Marathon.

Frequently asked questions

Plan your race with confidence.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, 27 September 2026 in Anand, Gujarat. The exact start/finish venue will be published after final approval.

Participants can choose 5K, 10K or 21.1K Half Marathon. Final age criteria and competitive rules will appear in the official registration terms.

Registration is open through the official online form. Select any “Register Now” button on this website to open the form in a new tab.

RFID timing is for 5K, 10K and 21.1K. The final timing policy, result dispute window and certificate rules will be published before registration.

Contact the organising team

Runner, sponsor or volunteer—start here.

Official registration

Secure your place on the start line.

Registration for the 5K, 10K and 21.1K categories is handled through the official Milkcity Marathon registration form.

  • Choose the correct race category.
  • Enter accurate participant and emergency-contact details.
  • Save the form confirmation after submission.
Open Registration Form

For sponsorship, volunteering, media and institutional requests, official email and helpline details will be published in this section.

Be there when Milk City starts a new running tradition.

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