Khajuraho Temple Run 2027 - Madhya Pradesh, India

The Khajuraho Temple Run 2027 brings Bhopal Runners' road-racing community to the heritage town of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday 21 February 2027. With a half marathon, 10K and 5K, it welcomes seasoned runners chasing a result alongside participants building towards their first organised road race. Khajuraho is celebrated for its historic temple complex, although the organisers have not yet published a final course map confirming precisely which landmarks are on the race route.

Race-day programme

The organiser-backed event guide advertises a 05:45 IST half-marathon start, 06:30 start for the 10K, and 07:30 start for the 5K. Half-marathon runners are asked to report by 04:45, 10K participants by 05:30 and 5K runners by 06:00. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 09:30 and the event finish area closes at 10:30. The 10K guide lists a two-hour cut-off. Please check the final race briefing for any changes to start waves and timings.

Course safety and results

Runners are instructed to remain alert even on traffic-controlled roads and to follow police, marshals and course signs. The event information advertises hydration and refreshment stations, medical staff and ambulance coverage. Timed runners must wear their assigned RFID-tagged bib and cross all timing checkpoints; provisional finishing positions can change after verification. Race bib swapping is prohibited. Runners should train for the possibility of elevation changes and review the final route profile when issued.

Registration and practical arrangements

The 2027 programme advertises a pre-race expo and kit collection on 19 and 20 February, 11:00-19:00 IST, although the organiser's dedicated page contains an inconsistent date in one expo notice. The exact expo venue and race start/finish location remain to be confirmed. Bring registration confirmation and government-issued photo identification; representative collection is described as possible with authorisation and supporting documents. Group entry discounts are advertised for 10 or more entries; confirm current conditions at checkout.

Awards and repeat-runner recognition

The published programme lists cash awards for leading male and female half-marathon and 10K finishers, with separate age-group recognition. The half-marathon overall prizes are advertised at ₹20,000, ₹15,000 and ₹10,000 for first through third places for each gender. Bhopal Runners also promotes Stride medals for runners who complete its half marathon across multiple editions (bronze at three editions, silver at six, gold at nine and epic at twelve). Prize eligibility, age bands and any applicable tax deductions are subject to final organiser rules.

Important: Khajuraho is the confirmed host town, not a verified start-line pin. Check the organiser's latest participant instructions before booking race-day transport or accommodation.