SBI Kochi Navy Half Marathon 2026

SBI Kochi Navy Half Marathon 2026 is the seventh edition of the Southern Naval Command’s major public road-running event in Kochi. Organisers expect around 10,000 runners after roughly 7,000 took part in the previous edition. The 2026 race is advertised as World Athletics accredited and combines a competitive half marathon and timed 10K with a 5K fun run, giving both experienced runners and recreational participants a place in the programme.

All three distances are scheduled for Sunday, 13 December. The published race-day timetable is provisional: the 21.1K is due to flag off at 04:30 IST, the 10K at 05:30 and the 5K at 07:15. Corresponding reporting times are 04:00, 05:00 and 06:45. Cut-offs are 3 hours 30 minutes for the half marathon, 1 hour 30 minutes for the 10K and one hour for the 5K. The half marathon is open from age 18, the 10K from 14, while younger participants in the 5K must follow the organiser’s guardian requirements.

The route uses fully closed roads across International Container Terminal Road, with Kochi’s backwaters visible for much of the course. Runners start at the Grand Hyatt Convention Center and finish at Bolgatty Palace Ground, where the recovery and celebration area will include medals, breakfast and physiotherapy services for eligible categories. The detailed route map is still due to be released.

Standard published entry fees are INR 1,600 for the 21.1K, INR 1,200 for the 10K and INR 800 for the 5K. Entries include a race T-shirt, bib, race kit bag, finisher medal, hydration and medical support, tagged photos, live breakfast and warm-up activities. The timed 21.1K and 10K also include a timing chip, e-certificate and post-run physiotherapy. The official site advertises more than INR 16 lakh in cash prizes, including age-category awards, with detailed prize rules still to come.

Race kits must be collected in person at the pre-race Bib Expo, but the 2026 expo dates and venue have not yet been announced. Runners should also watch the official site for confirmation of the provisional start times, detailed route, pacers and final transport instructions. Private parking is limited, so the organiser recommends car-pooling or taxi use where practical.