Chennai Marathon Race Day

  • Route Maps

    Connect with the scenic and iconic spots- Marina Beach, Elliots Beach, and ECR. The breezy route promises a fantastic experience, with straight long stretches and flat roads to help you achieve your personal best. RUN CHENNAI RUN! Here are the route maps for different distances.

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    10 Kms Run Route Map

    10 Kms View Map

    Half Marathon Route Map

    Half Marathon View Map

    20 Miler Route Map

    20 Miler View Map

    Full Marathon Route Map

    Full Marathon View Map
  • Start & Finish Area Venues | Reporting Start Time

    The race will start at the time specified below. Please arrive at the Start Point at least 30 minutes early. Make sure you don't miss out on the group warm-up fun.

    Full Marathon (42.195km)

    Start Point: Napier Bridge
    Reporting time: 3.30 am
    Start Time: 4.00 am
    Finish Point: Indian Maritime University, ECR

    20 Miler (32.186km)

    Start Point: Napier Bridge
    Reporting time: 3.30 am
    Start Time: 4.00 am
    Finish Point: Indian Maritime University, ECR

    Half Marathon (21.097km)

    Start Point: Elliot’s Beach
    Reporting time: 4.30 am
    Start Time: 5.00 am
    Finish Point: Indian Maritime University, ECR

    10k Run (10km)

    Start Point: Napier Bridge
    Reporting time: 5.00 am
    Start Time: 5.30 am
    Finish Point: Swami Sivananda Salai


    Start Area Layouts

    Full Marathon / 20 Miler / 10k - Napier Bridge

    View Map

    Half Marathon - Elliot’s Beach

    View Map
  • Parking

    We have designated parking areas for runners. Please refer to the map below for more information. Please note that parking may be limited, and certain roads may be closed before the race.

    Full Marathon, 20 Miler & 10k Run

    4-Wheeler & 2-Wheeler Parking

    Map:

    Please Note:
    • Participants driving to the venue in Besant Nagar are advised to avoid the Marina Beach Road, Santhome& MRC Nagar as these will be blocked.
    • The Besant Avenue stretch will also be blocked for traffic and people are advised to reach the venue via 1st Avenue, Shastri Nagar or via MG Road, Shastri Nagar.
  • Prizes

    There's a reward for every win. Cash prizes await our Marathon Winners across different categories.

  • Race Day Guide

    Transport

    We suggest you start your commute early and use public transportation as much as possible. Runners can take complimentary round trips in Chennai Metro on Race Day using the smart card given along with the BIB. The Chennai Metro service will commence at 3 am on the Race Day, for the convenience of runners.

    A fleet of buses has been arranged for finishers (42km, 20 Miler and Half Marathon) at the Indian Maritime University to travel back to the city.

    Baggage Counters

    It's best not to run with shoulder bags as it can be distracting and disruptive. Instead, you can leave your baggage at the counters located a few meters from the start points.

    Emergency/First Aid

    An ambulance with a doctor and paramedic staff and certified first responders will be available enroute. All our first responders can be spotted wearing red t-shirts.

    Please note that all our pacers are FR-certified.

    Important Instructions

    • Bibs are non-transferable. Please do not exchange or give away your bib, even to family members. Your bib is the only way race organizers know who you are and whom they should contact, in case of a medical emergency.
    • Pin your bib with the timing chip to your t-shirt the evening before the race. Ensure you are wearing the bib when you reach the race start line. Finishers without a bib will not be eligible to receive the medal.
    • Please do not encourage your supporters to enter the areas designated for runners.
    • Plan your race day transport well in advance. Parking at most race venues can be tight and many roads may be closed before the race. Use public transport as much as possible.
    • Report at the start point at least 30 minutes in advance of flag-off and drop your bag (if any) at the baggage check well on time. Do not run with shoulder bags - they can be distracting and disruptive, besides slowing you down.
    • Do not walk Shoulder to Shoulder along the race route. Be aware of runners behind you, don’t obstruct them.
    • When you come to an aid station, don't push through to grab supplies. There's enough for everyone.
    • WAS (women only aid stations) will be available along the route. These aid stations will be equipped with sanitary pads and pain killers.
    • Please throw away all trash (paper cups, banana peels, etc.) only at the appropriate trash cans which will be placed after each aid station. We are "source segregating" garbage so as to minimize environmental load, please watch out for the signs and do your bit to reduce wastage.
    • Once you finish your race, keep moving and clear out the finish area quickly, so you don't obstruct other finishers. Don't hurry or push at the medal counters. Every finisher gets a medal.