14th Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon 2026 - Tamil Nadu

The 14th Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon returns to Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on Sunday 20 December 2026. This major community-running event supports the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF), whose cancer-awareness and patient-support programmes benefit from registration proceeds. Walkaroo is the title partner. The organiser describes an accessible, predominantly flat city-road experience with marshals, hydration and medical support.

Official 2026 race options

• Half Marathon (21.1K): chip-timed, minimum age 16, a 3-hour-30-minute cut-off ending at 08:30 IST.
• 10K Run: chip-timed, minimum age 14, organiser-published 08:30 IST cut-off.
• 5K Timed Run: chip-timed, minimum age 10, with results but no competitive prizes.
• 5K Walk: non-competitive and untimed, minimum age 10, with no timing chip.

The organiser advertises prizes for the 10K and Half Marathon only. Every entrant receives an e-certificate. A race-day baggage storage facility is offered; detailed instructions are expected in the digital race booklet.

Registration, fees and conditions

The organiser offers registration online and via official WhatsApp. Entries are scheduled to close 20 November 2026, or earlier if capacity is reached. Listed base fees are INR 1,300 for 21.1K, INR 1,100 for 10K, INR 850 for timed 5K and INR 650 for 5K Walk, plus the booking service charge. Payments are treated as donations to CCF. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Upgrades/downgrades may be requested until 20 November; upgrading requires the fee difference, and a downgrade does not guarantee a refund.

Registration confirmations and group entries

The organiser's 2026 FAQ says that once payment is received, registration confirmation is sent to the registered email address and by SMS or WhatsApp. If the email has not arrived, check spam and contact the event team with the payment details if there is a prolonged delay. Groups of more than 50 runners may request coordinated registration directly from the organisers. Someone registering family or friends must supply their complete medical details and accept the entrant disclaimer on their behalf.

Donation and tax note: The organiser states that entry fees support Coimbatore Cancer Foundation and can qualify under Section 80G of India's Income Tax Act for eligible Indian tax filers. Eligibility depends on individual tax circumstances; this is not a promise that every entrant can claim a deduction. Refer to the official FAQ and registration receipt.

Important unconfirmed logistics

Expo-day date now confirmed: The organiser's 2026 volunteer information explicitly identifies Saturday 19 December 2026 as Expo Day, ahead of race day on Sunday 20 December. However, this alone does not confirm that all participant bibs or race packs can be collected there, nor establish an expo venue or collection hours. Use the official entrant guide for collection instructions.

The organisers' current 2026 FAQ has not yet published the start/finish venue, individual flag-off times, race routes, bib collection venue or parking arrangements. Do not assume any 2025 venue or timetable applies. The stored midnight time is an administrative date-only placeholder, not an announced midnight flag-off. Use the emailed race guide for confirmed start times, routes and race-pack arrangements. Aid stations will shut and roads reopen after the respective cut-off times.

Sources: official race website, 2026 FAQs and fees, organiser background.