A new community running celebration bringing first-time runners, families, fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes together for 5K, 10K and 21.1K distances.
Built around health, community participation and the energetic identity of Gujarat's Milk City.
About the event
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.
Choose your challenge
For experienced runners ready to own the Half Marathon distance.
A focused city race for emerging and experienced runners.
A joyful, non-intimidating run for families and first-time participants.
Race-day programme
Operational schedule shown below is provisional and should be finalised with route permissions, police coordination and venue logistics.
Entry screening, baggage deposit, medical desk and warm-up zone open.
Final announcements, pacing groups and controlled movement to the start line.
Half Marathon begins, subject to the final approved event schedule.
Timed 10K runners start in assigned corrals.
Community runners, families and institutional groups begin.
Medals, refreshments, recovery, photographs and award ceremony.
Participant experience
Size selected during registration, subject to stock and collection deadlines.
Personalised bib; timing chip for5K, 10K and 21.1K categories.
Water and electrolyte points positioned according to distance and weather plan.
First-aid posts, ambulances, medical volunteers and escalation protocol.
Medal and digital certificate for eligible finishers within published rules.
Recovery food and beverages available in the designated participant zone.
Race-day images and official media highlights after the event.
Official course maps
Explore the interactive Strava maps for all three race categories. Routes may be adjusted if required by traffic, safety, civic or event-management authorities.
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
Choose 5K, 10K or 21.1K based on age, experience and readiness.
Submit accurate personal, emergency and T-shirt details through the official portal.
Visit the expo with confirmation and accepted photo identification. No proxy collection unless officially permitted.
Follow reporting time, transport advisory, baggage rules and medical guidance.
Race expo & bib collection
Bib distribution should take place before race day. The final expo venue and timing will be announced after partner and venue confirmation.
Awards & recognition
Prize values and categories must be finalised before publication. A transparent awards policy should define age groups, eligibility, timing evidence and podium verification.
Overall men and women, plus approved age categories. Prize details to be announced.
Overall and age-category recognition based on official timing and published rules.
Potential awards for institutions, corporate teams, running groups and inspiring participants.
Partners & sponsors
Create sponsorship packages for title, powered-by, hydration, medical, nutrition, timing, apparel, radio, digital and institutional partners.
Frequently asked questions
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
Official registration
Registration for the 5K, 10K and 21.1K categories is handled through the official Milkcity Marathon registration form.
For sponsorship, volunteering, media and institutional requests, official email and helpline details will be published in this section.