Course & Elevation

The Tehran Marathon features a scenic loop course through the heart of Iran's capital, starting and finishing near the iconic Azadi Stadium. Runners traverse through diverse neighborhoods, parks, and along major avenues with moderate elevation changes as the city sits at significant altitude above sea level. The course showcases Tehran's urban landscape and modern infrastructure.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 22°C

Humidity 35%

Rain Chance 8%

Spring weather in Tehran offers ideal marathon conditions with warm but not excessive temperatures and low humidity. April is one of the best months for running in the city, with minimal rainfall and pleasant conditions.

Registration

Registration Opens January

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost 2,500,000-3,500,000 IRR

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Tehran Marathon began in 2005 as Iran's premier running event and has grown to become the largest marathon in Western Asia
▸ The race celebrates Iranian National Sports Day, aligning with the beginning of the Persian calendar's spring season (Nowruz)
▸ Runners from over 60 countries participate annually, making it a truly international celebration of marathon running
▸ The course finishes at Azadi Stadium, one of the Middle East's largest sports complexes with a capacity of over 100,000

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