Thank you, Tricity. Chandigarh Marathon and Wellness 2026, Edition II, was held on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at the Capitol Complex, with more than 1,500 runners and about 2,000 people in all. Provisional results are on iFinish. Dates for Edition III have not been announced yet.

Runners on the Capitol Complex start line before dawn at Edition I (2025) Edition I · 2025 photo
Edition II · Held on Sunday 11 October 2026

Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026

Official website · Organised by The Chandigarh Life (CHDLIFE) · Sogrow Ventures Private Limited

Run for a sustainable life

Thank you to every runner, walker, child, parent and volunteer who came out to the Capitol Complex. Edition II brought more than 1,500 runners to the start line, with about 2,000 people at the venue in all.

Results are provisional. Search them by BIB number or name on iFinish. Dates for Edition III (2027) have not been announced yet.

1,500+Runners
~2,000People
7Categories
11 Oct2026
Race day
Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Venue
Capitol Complex, Sec 1
Runners
1,500+
Edition III
Dates to be announced

Race report

Edition II: how race day went


Confetti over a packed start line at the Capitol Complex before dawn on 11 October 2026 Edition II · 11 Oct 2026
The start line at the Capitol Complex before sunrise on race day. Frame from the Chandigarh Life race-day video.

Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026, the second edition of the race, was held on Sunday, 11 October 2026. It started and finished at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh.

More than 1,500 runners took part across the Half Marathon, the 10KM and 5KM Timed Runs, the 5KM Fun Run, the 3KM Fun Run, the Walkathon and the new Kids & Parent Fun Run. With families and supporters, about 2,000 people were at the venue. These are the organisers’ figures.

Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav and Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur flagged off the races from the Capitol Complex, and the Deputy Commissioner also ran the half marathon, The Tribune reported.

The race ran under the theme “Run for a sustainable life”, alongside a message of drug-free awareness. Runners had collected their BIBs and race kits a day earlier, at the BIB Expo at Decathlon, Zirakpur, on Saturday, 10 October.

Category winners (provisional)
RaceMenWomen
Half MarathonSurender Gulia 1:33:33Swati Mittal 1:52:25
10KMAyush Aman 36:40Nisha Garg 52:35
5KM TimedNaveen Singh Panwar 17:02Basana Banik 20:34

Chip times from the provisional results on iFinish, as read on 14 October 2026. Newspaper reports round these up by one second. Results can still change.

Watch: race-day glimpses · what runners said · friends, families and finish lines (Chandigarh Life on YouTube)

After the race

Results, photos & certificates


Results

On iFinish

Provisional results for the timed categories (Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM Timed Runs). Search by BIB number or name.

Open results →

Photos & videos

Official photo gallery

Race photos are in the official event photo gallery. Browse the gallery, or find your own photos with its face search (it asks for your name, email and mobile). More photos and news are on @chandigarh.marathon, and race-day videos are on the Chandigarh Life YouTube channel.

200 race-day highlights → Find your photos →

Questions

Write to us

Something wrong in your result, or a certificate missing? Email events@sogrow.in with your name, BIB number and category.

Next race from the same organisers

Chandigarh 10K · Sunday 28 February 2027


The Chandigarh Life (CHDLIFE), the team behind Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness, is organising Chandigarh 10K, a chip-timed road race in Sector 1, Chandigarh with two distances: a 10K Timed Run and a 5K Timed Run. Entry is ₹1,399 for the 10K and ₹999 for the 5K, with 10% off for bookings till 31 December 2026.

Chandigarh 10K: races, fees & registration →

For the record

2026 race categories & entry fees


Edition II had six race categories and a Kids & Parent Fun Run, from a timed half marathon to a walkathon where everyone set their own distance, plus a short untimed run for children aged 6–12.

21.1 KM · TIMED

Half Marathon

₹1,899

10 KM · TIMED

10KM Timed Run

₹1,499

5 KM · TIMED

5KM Timed Run

₹999

5 KM · NON-TIMED

5KM Fun Run

₹899

3 KM · NON-TIMED

Fun Run 3KM

₹699

Made for families and first-timers.

MIN 1 KM · NON-TIMED

Walkathon

₹599

Your own distance, at your own pace.

1 KM · 2 KM · NON-TIMED

Kids & Parent Fun Run

₹899 / ₹999

New in 2026: 1 km for ages 6–8 and 2 km for ages 9–12, each child with one parent or guardian.

Fees shown were the 2026 list prices per participant. Registration closed on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:00 noon, and the kids’ run on Friday, 9 October at 11:59 PM.

Card photos are from Edition I (23 November 2025); partner boards visible in them relate to the 2025 edition. The Walkathon photo is illustrative.

What the 2026 entry included

Race kit & BIB Expo


  • Active Dry T-shirt
  • Finisher medal
  • Race BIB, with a timing chip for the Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM Timed Run
  • Race kit and carry bag, with other items if any
  • On-route refreshment and hydration stations
  • E-certificate of participation
  • Wellness activities at the venue
  • Event photos and videos
BIB Expo: held on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at Decathlon, Zirakpur. Runners collected their BIB, T-shirt, race kit and carry bag there. There was no BIB collection on race day.

Run for a sustainable life

Sustainability: four commitments


Sustainability was the theme of Edition II, and these were the commitments behind it. The event also promoted drug-free awareness.

01

One runner, one plant

A plant for every runner who took part, through the “One Tree for One Runner” campaign with Green Partner Roundglass Foundation.

02

It carries your name

Each plant is tagged with the name of the runner it belongs to.

03

Zero-waste event

Planned as a zero-waste event, from the start line to the finish.

04

100% recycle

A full-recycling approach to the materials used across the event.

Race-day photos

Highlights from 11 October 2026


Two hundred photographs from the morning, from the stage before dawn to the prize ceremony. A few of them below; the full set is on the highlights page.

The flag-off seen from above, with confetti over the crowd The start under the Start and Finish arch with confetti in the air Lead runners on a tree-lined avenue with a police motorcycle escort Two wheelchair racers on the road with a runner alongside A woman finishing with the Open Hand Monument behind her An elderly couple with their finisher medals Panda and gorilla mascots posing with a child in front of the stage A man with a child on his shoulders at the finish The 2026 finisher medal on its green ribbon Winners lined up with trophies on the stage A finisher celebrating with thumbs up on the blue finish carpet covered in petals A burst of confetti over the crowd

See all 200 photos →

Photos from race day, Sunday 11 October 2026. To find your own race photos by face, use the official event photo gallery.

Thank you

Partners of Edition II


Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 was made possible by these partners.

Major partners

VYNA ElectricElectrical Partner
Dass & Brown Experiential Learning SchoolKids Run Partner
Sadda PattarFood & Beverage Partner

Partners

Max ProteinProtein Partner
DecathlonSports Partner
Roundglass FoundationGreen Partner
Pro Ultimate GymFitness Partner
WellVibePhysiotherapy Partner
BIG FMRadio Partner
TiE ChandigarhSupporting Partner
CityWooferTicketing Partner
Putt Punjab DeBhangra Partner
SuryaCleanliness Partner
BonnSnack Partner

Partners of the 2026 edition, listed as of 15 October 2026. For partnership enquiries about Edition III, write to events@sogrow.in.

Looking back

Edition I · 23 Nov 2025 · 1,400+ runners


Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness began at the Capitol Complex, under the theme “Run for a Better Tomorrow.”

1,400+Runners
5Race categories
23 Nov2025 race day
Runners with medals at the 2025 start and finish arch, the Open Hand Monument behindEdition I · 2025
Two finishers celebrating with medals at the 2025 editionEdition I · 2025
A half marathon runner on the course at the 2025 editionEdition I · 2025

Photographs from Edition I (23 November 2025). Branding and partner boards visible in these images relate to the 2025 edition.

What’s next

See you at Edition III

Dates for Edition III (2027) have not been announced yet. The announcement will be posted here and on Instagram first.

Follow @chandigarh.marathon →

Running clubs, schools and companies thinking about a group entry next year can write to events@sogrow.in.

Questions

Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 FAQ


When and where was Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 held?
It was held on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, Chandigarh, where the races started and finished. Race morning ran from 5:00 AM.
How many people took part?
More than 1,500 runners took part, and about 2,000 people were at the venue in all, counting families and supporters. These are the organisers' figures.
Where can I see my result?
Provisional results for the Half Marathon, 10KM Timed Run and 5KM Timed Run are on iFinish. Search by BIB number or name. The 5KM Fun Run, Fun Run 3KM, Walkathon and the kids’ runs were not timed. If something looks wrong, email events@sogrow.in with your name, BIB number and category.
Who won the races?
Provisional chip times on iFinish: Half Marathon, Surender Gulia (1:33:33) and Swati Mittal (1:52:25); 10KM, Ayush Aman (36:40) and Nisha Garg (52:35); 5KM Timed, Naveen Singh Panwar (17:02) and Basana Banik (20:34). Results can still change until they are final.
Who flagged off the race?
Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav and Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur flagged off the races from the Capitol Complex, and the Deputy Commissioner also ran the half marathon, The Tribune reported on 12 October 2026.
Where are the photos and videos?
Two hundred race-day photos are on our highlights page. Race photos are in the official event photo gallery. You can browse all photos or find your own with its face search, which asks for your name, email and mobile. More photos and news are posted on Instagram at @chandigarh.marathon. Race-day videos are on the Chandigarh Life YouTube channel.
Who were the partners of Edition II?
Edition II (2026) had three major partners: VYNA Electric (Electrical Partner); Dass & Brown Experiential Learning School (Kids Run Partner); Sadda Pattar (Food & Beverage Partner). The other partners were Max Protein (Protein Partner); Decathlon (Sports Partner); Roundglass Foundation (Green Partner); Pro Ultimate Gym (Fitness Partner); WellVibe (Physiotherapy Partner); BIG FM (Radio Partner); TiE Chandigarh (Supporting Partner); CityWoofer (Ticketing Partner); Putt Punjab De (Bhangra Partner); Surya (Cleanliness Partner); Bonn (Snack Partner). Their logos are in the Partners section of this page. Partnership enquiries for Edition III can go to events@sogrow.in.
Is this the Chandigarh International Marathon or the Sekhon IAF Marathon?
Neither. Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 (Edition II) was organised by The Chandigarh Life (CHDLIFE) on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1. The Sekhon IAF Marathon (Indian Air Force, 4 October 2026) and the Chandigarh International Marathon (Chandigarh Administration, 22 November 2026) are separate events.
Some websites show different dates, fees or organisers. Which details are correct?
The details on this page are the official ones. Some third-party listings still copy an early draft of this event, with a BIB Expo on 9 and 10 October, older fees, other organiser names or environmental claims. Those details are out of date. The BIB Expo was held on Saturday, 10 October 2026 only, at Decathlon, Zirakpur.
What were the race categories and fees in 2026?
List prices per participant: Half Marathon (21.1 km) ₹1,899; 10KM Timed Run ₹1,499; 5KM Timed Run ₹999; 5KM Fun Run ₹899; Fun Run 3KM ₹699; Walkathon (minimum 1 km) ₹599; Kids & Parent Fun Run ₹899 (1 km, ages 6–8) or ₹999 (2 km, ages 9–12), one child and one parent per ticket.
Was there a run for children?
Yes. The Kids & Parent Fun Run was new in 2026: 1 km for children aged 6–8 and 2 km for children aged 9–12, each child running with one parent or guardian. Both runs were untimed.
When is the next edition?
Dates for Edition III (2027) have not been announced yet. The announcement will be posted on this website and on Instagram at @chandigarh.marathon.
Is there another race before the next edition?
Yes. The same organisers, The Chandigarh Life (CHDLIFE), are holding Chandigarh 10K on Sunday, 28 February 2027 in Sector 1, Chandigarh, with a 10K Timed Run and a 5K Timed Run. Details and registration are on chandigarh10k.com.
How do I contact the organisers?
Email events@sogrow.in or call +91 98886 00172. For results queries, include your name, BIB number and category.

Get in touch

Contact the organisers


Event enquiries

events@sogrow.in
+91 98886 00172

For results queries, include your name, BIB number and category.

Follow the race

@chandigarh.marathon

Race photos and news about Edition III are posted there.

About the organiser

Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness is organised by The Chandigarh Life (CHDLIFE), a Chandigarh infotainment and lifestyle media brand published by Sogrow Ventures Private Limited. Edition I, on 23 November 2025, drew 1,400+ runners; Edition II, on 11 October 2026, drew 1,500+.

Read the full Chandigarh Marathon & Wellness 2026 guide on Chandigarh Life.