Fat Marathoner – Marathon Calendar India 2026, Running Shoes & Training Guides
The Mumbai Half Marathon is back for its 9th edition on Sunday, August 30, 2026 — and registration is open right now. Organised by NEB Sports and held at Jio World Garden in BKC, it is one of the few major running events in India that takes place during the monsoon months, making it a … Read more
Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026 — Complete Runner’s Guide 🏁 Race at a Glance — TSW25K 2026 Race DateSunday, 20 December 2026 Feature Distance25 Kilometres VenueRed Road, Maidan, Kolkata Race Start~5:30 AM IST (staggered) LabelWorld Athletics Gold Label Prize MoneyUSD 100,000+ OrganiserProcam International Official Websitetatasteelworld25k.procam.in ↗ 12th Edition 2026 17K+ Runners $100K+ Prize Money … Read more
If you’ve been searching for the Bengaluru Marathon and finding results about the TCS World 10K — you’re not alone. Bengaluru hosts two major running events and they are frequently confused. This page is about the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon: the full marathon, the half marathon, the 10K and the 5K fun run held every September. … Read more
The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon doesn’t get the same headline attention as other major running events. But ask anyone who’s run it — Hyderabad hits different! A point-to-point course from the old city’s Hussain Sagar Lake all the way to the glass towers of Gachibowli. The undulating terrain that catches runners off guard. The infamous Hyderabad … Read more
There are marathons. Then there is the Ladakh Marathon. I’ve run this race. And I can tell you: nothing in India — not the heat of Chennai, not the hills of Bangalore — prepares you for what running at 11,500 feet feels like. Your legs feel fine. Your lungs quietly disagree. The mountains don’t care … Read more
Photo: London Marathon Events Ltd On a cool Sunday morning in London, the sport of marathon running was changed forever. Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at the 2026 London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds — becoming the first man in history to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier in … Read more
Last updated: May 2026 Commercial electrolyte powders add up fast. At ₹13 to ₹40 per serving, a full marathon training block of 16 weeks can cost you ₹1,500 to ₹4,000 just in hydration supplements, before you have bought a single pair of shoes or paid a race entry. I have been running in Delhi since … Read more
Feature Image credit: Nike Inc. Nike’s fastest marathon shoe is getting an upgrade — and Indian runners are already asking when the Nike Alphafly 4 will land in India and what it will cost. The Alphafly line is the shoe that powered Eliud Kipchoge to a sub-2-hour marathon. Every new version is a big deal … Read more
Last updated: May 2026 · Now includes confirmed specs from Garmin’s official May 12 announcement ⚡ Quick Answer — Garmin Forerunner 170 India Global Launch May 12, 2026 — on sale May 15, 2026 India Launch Expected June–July 2026 (4–8 weeks post-global) US Price FR170: $299.99 · FR170 Music: $349.99 Expected India Price ₹38,000–₹43,000 (est. … Read more
Today, April 19, 2026, something happened in Beijing that every runner needs to know about. A humanoid robot crossed a half marathon finish line in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — faster than any human being has ever run 21 kilometres in recorded history. The human half marathon world record, set by Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, … Read more