The Early Years
2007Established in 2007, the Kolkata Marathon is now 19 years old. From its first edition in Kolkata, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in India.
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Strecke & Höhenprofil
The Kolkata Marathon features a scenic flat course through the heart of India's cultural capital, starting and finishing at the iconic Shahid Minar (Victoria Memorial). The route winds through historic neighborhoods, past the Hooghly River, and showcases landmarks including Rabindra Sarovar, the Indian Museum, and the serene paths of the Botanical Gardens.
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Wetter
Typisches Klima im Monat des Rennens – eine Schätzung, keine Vorhersage und keine Messung vom Renntag
Temperatur 26°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit 65%
Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
February offers pleasant post-winter conditions with cool mornings warming to mild afternoons. Low humidity and minimal rainfall make it ideal for marathon running in Kolkata.
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The Race
Kolkata
Geschichte & Legenden
The Fast Lane
Runners come to the Kolkata Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Kolkata has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
Where It Begins
For thousands of runners each year, the Kolkata Marathon is their first marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
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Startgebühr ₹2,500-₹4,000
Fun Facts
- ▸ The race finishes at Victoria Memorial, one of India's most iconic monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Queen Victoria.
- ▸ Kolkata Marathon is one of Asia's fastest growing marathons with participation numbers increasing by over 30% in the past five years.
- ▸ The event celebrates Kolkata's rich cultural heritage, often called the 'City of Joy,' which was home to literary giants like Rabindranath Tagore.
- ▸ The Hooghly River riverfront portions of the course offer stunning views of colonial-era architecture and the historic Howrah Bridge.
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