Frequently Asked Questions
ERODE MARATHON 2026 | Sunday, 22 November 2026
Erode Arts and Science College, Erode
1. The Event
The event will be held on Sunday, 22 November 2026, at Erode Arts and Science College, Erode. The route map will be published on www.erodemarathon.com by 20 November and emailed to registered participants.
- 32K (32.18 km): Minimum age 18 years; cut-off 4 hours 30 minutes.
- 21K (21.1 km): Minimum age 18 years; cut-off 3 hours 30 minutes.
- 10K: Minimum age 15 years; cut-off 2 hours.
- 5K Timed: Minimum age 10 years; cut-off 1 hour.
- 5K MANJAL Run: Minimum age 8 years; non-timed, with no cut-off.
Age is calculated on race day. Participants under 18 require parent/guardian consent. Children under 8 participating in the 5K MANJAL Run must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian.
Start times will be announced on the website and in the Race Day Guide. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your category’s flag-off.
2. Registration
Register online only at www.erodemarathon.com. Offline and race-day registrations are not available. Registration closes when the published deadline is reached or a category fills.
Groups of more than 30 participants may receive a 5% discount for the 21K and 32K categories only. Eligibility is subject to verification. Email eroderunnersclub@gmail.com.
The fee includes a race T-shirt (subject to size availability), bib, timing chip for timed categories, finisher medal, eligible timing e-certificate, on-course water/electrolytes, medical support and post-race refreshments. Travel, accommodation and parking costs are excluded.
Check your Spam/Junk folder first. If the confirmation has not arrived within 24 hours, email your transaction reference to support@myraceindia.com and CC eroderunnersclub@gmail.com.
Email support@myraceindia.com and CC eroderunnersclub@gmail.com before 7 November 2026. Category changes depend on availability and age eligibility. For a higher-fee category, the difference must be paid; differences for lower-fee changes are not refunded. Changes cannot be made at the Expo or on race day.
No. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Running with another person’s bib may lead to disqualification for both participants.
3. Expo & Race Kit Collection
The Expo will be held on Saturday, 21 November 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Parimalam Mahal, Perundurai Road, Erode.
No. Race kits must be collected at the Expo, either in person or by an authorised person. Kits cannot be collected on race day or sent by courier. Uncollected kits are forfeited without refund.
Bring a valid original photo ID and your registration confirmation email or registration number.
Yes. They must bring your signed authorisation letter, a copy of your photo ID, your registration confirmation and their own original photo ID.
Check your name, category, bib number, timing chip (for timed categories) and T-shirt size. Complete the emergency/medical details on your bib and report any errors to the Expo help desk. Race-day corrections are not possible.
4. Race Day, Timing & Cut-offs
Line up according to your expected pace. Faster runners should line up towards the front, while walkers and beginners should move towards the back. Follow the marshals’ instructions.
Wear your bib visibly on the front throughout the race. Do not bend or cover it. Cross every timing mat; missed mats may result in no official result or disqualification. Start-line timing mats close 15 minutes after flag-off.
Cut-offs are calculated from the official flag-off of each category:
- 32K: 4 hours 30 minutes
- 21K: 3 hours 30 minutes
- 10K: 2 hours
- 5K Timed: 1 hour
- 5K MANJAL Run: non-timed, no cut-off
No. The 5K MANJAL Run is a fun, non-timed event. It has no ranking, timing certificate, prize money or trophies.
A baggage counter and toilets will be available at the venue, and toilets will also be placed along the route. Parking details will be shared in the Race Day Guide. Do not leave valuables in the baggage area.
5. Aid Stations & Medical Support
Aid stations approximately every 2.5 km will provide water, electrolytes, fruit, salt and basic first aid. Please use bins for cups and wrappers.
Ambulances, doctors, physiotherapists, first-aid volunteers and route marshals will support participants. The emergency helpline will be printed on your bib. Alert a volunteer if another runner needs help.
Yes. Participants are responsible for their fitness. Seek medical advice if you have relevant health conditions or take regular medication. Do not run if you have had fever or a viral, dengue or COVID-like illness in the previous 7 days. Avoid new supplements or medicines on race day. Medical staff may stop anyone who is unfit to continue.
Light or moderate rain may not stop the event, but roads may be slippery. Organisers may delay, modify, suspend or cancel the race in unsafe conditions. No refund applies to weather-related or force-majeure changes. The Race Director’s decision is final.
6. Prizes, Age Categories & Results
Prizes worth ₹4.5 lakh are offered separately for men and women. In the 32K, 21K and 10K categories, the overall top 3 and age-category top 3 receive cash prizes; age-category 4th and 5th place receive trophies. In the 5K Timed category, the overall top 3 receive cash prizes and the top 5 receive trophies. The 5K MANJAL Run has no prizes. Refer to the website or Instagram for the full prize table.
Age categories are 18–30, 31–40, 41–50 and 51+ years, based on age on race day. Participants under 18 in the 10K and 5K Timed categories are eligible for Open prizes only.
Overall top 3 winners are decided by gun time, while age-category results are decided by chip time. Open winners cannot also receive an age-category prize.
Participants must start within 15 minutes of flag-off, cross all timing mats, finish within the cut-off, wear their bib correctly and provide age/identity proof, PAN and bank details if requested. Outside assistance is not allowed.
Provisional winners will be announced after the event. Prize money will be transferred within 21 days after results and documents are verified; applicable TDS will be deducted. Results will be published within 48 hours. Send result queries to eroderunnersclub@gmail.com within 7 days.
Bib transfer, course cutting, missed timing mats, an unofficial start, vehicle use, outside assistance, false details or ignoring race or medical officials may lead to disqualification.
7. Training & Travel
Registered participants can join the Training WhatsApp Group through the link shared after registration or on the website. Group runs in Erode are held daily from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM at VOC Walkers Ground and GH Flyover. Training is voluntary and at your own risk.
Please plan to arrive in time to collect your kit at the Expo on 21 November. Preferred hotel details are available on www.erodemarathon.com. Accommodation is not provided by the organisers.
8. Participant Declaration & Terms
By registering, participants—or guardians for participants under 18—confirm that they are fit and trained, participate voluntarily and at their own risk, and consent to emergency treatment when needed. Organisers, sponsors, partners and volunteers are not liable, to the extent permitted by law, for injury, illness or loss/damage to belongings. Event photos and videos may be used for promotion without payment. Organisers may change routes, timings or terms and will communicate updates through the website/email. Disputes are subject to the courts in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
By registering, participants agree to the event Terms & Conditions. If later official communication differs, the latest official communication applies.
9. Contact
Event queries: eroderunnersclub@gmail.com
Registration/payment support: support@myraceindia.com (CC eroderunnersclub@gmail.com)
Website: www.erodemarathon.com