Hyderabad Hitec Marathon 2026 - Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad Hitec Marathon 2026 brings NEB Sports' eighth edition of this Hyderabad road-running event to Gachibowli Stadium on Sunday 1 November 2026. The four-distance programme offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K timed run and 5K fun run, catering to experienced distance runners and newcomers alike. The organiser highlights Hyderabad's technology district and the shared atmosphere of runners exploring the City of Pearls.

Course, limits and eligibility

The organiser lists a six-hour full-marathon cut-off, including an intermediate requirement to complete the first loop within three hours. The half marathon has a 3 hour 30 minute limit, the 10K 90 minutes, and the 5K one hour. Entrants who miss the official course cut-offs are required to withdraw. The published eligibility thresholds are 18+ for the marathon and half marathon, 14+ for 10K and 6+ for 5K. The detailed 2026 course map and independently verified category flag-off times were not available on the organiser website at the time of review. ARC's midnight date marker is NOT a confirmed 00:00 race start; check the final participant guide for assembly and start times.

Before and after the run

Gachibowli Stadium is the organiser's confirmed event venue. Participant entry includes an event T-shirt and post-race breakfast, with an electronic timing chip for the applicable race categories. The organiser's website includes expo and bib collection sections, but the exact 2026 bib-pickup date, time and location have not yet been independently verified. Bring registration confirmation and a valid photo ID, and check official collection requirements once announced.

Registration and changes

The organiser's MySamay entry platform displays race fees separately from 18% GST. The organiser-linked MySamay registration page checked on 25 October lists 26 October 2026 as the registration closing date for all four distances, subject to places filling earlier. Current advertised entry prices are INR 1,600 for the marathon, INR 1,400 for the half marathon, INR 1,000 for 10K and INR 600 for 5K, plus 18% GST. Check the live checkout before paying. The organiser says category changes and refunds are subject to a 60-day restriction before the event, with an INR 250 cancellation processing fee when cancellation is permitted. Runners should verify the current applicable policy with NEB Sports.

Official information: Hyderabad Hitec Marathon and the MySamay registration listing.

Artwork note: The portrait featured flier is an AI-assisted adaptation of the official event banner. The original organiser banner is retained in the gallery.