Daily World Marathon 2027

The Daily World Marathon 2027 returns to Chandigarh on Sunday 24 January 2027 for its sixth edition, organised by Daily World Newspaper in association with the Chandigarh Administration. The event starts and finishes at the Capitol Complex, Sector 1, near the Punjab and Haryana High Court, offering a city-road setting the organiser describes as scenic and comparatively flat.

Race-day programme (Indian Standard Time)

• 42.195 km Marathon: 04:30 start; 6 hours 30 minutes maximum.
• 21.097 km Half Marathon: 05:30 start; 3 hours 30 minutes maximum.
• 10 km timed race: 06:30 start; 2 hours maximum.
• 5 km fun run/walk: 08:15 start; 1 hour maximum.

The organiser asks runners to report at least 45 minutes before their race start. The marathon, half marathon and 10K use chip timing, while the 5K is a non-competitive fun run.

Eligibility, entry prices and availability

The current 2027 registration partner lists minimum ages of 18 for the full and half marathons, 12 for 10K and 8 for 5K. The organiser also describes Open and Masters age-group awards for the longer races; entrants should read the category rules before making assumptions about awards or ranking.

The officially linked Sportifi 2027 booking page currently displays a 40% promotional discount: INR 1,200 (marathon), INR 1,020 (half marathon), INR 840 (10K) and INR 600 (5K), compared with the advertised regular base prices of INR 2,000, INR 1,700, INR 1,400 and INR 1,000 respectively. Additional taxes or checkout charges may apply. The booking page advertises registration closing 10 January 2027, subject to availability or earlier category limits. These promotional fees may change; always check the final checkout amount.

Bib collection and race-day practicalities

The organiser's 2027 runner instructions give Chandigarh Club, Sector 1, as the bib-collection venue on Saturday 23 January, 11:00–18:00 IST. Bring the registration receipt and identification/age proof. If an authorised representative must collect on your behalf, the organiser requires an original signed authorisation letter and a copy of identification. There is no verified race-day bib-collection option, so plan to collect the day before.

The race includes a T-shirt, finisher medal, bib, certificate, refreshments and hydration, with a timing chip for timed-race categories. The organiser advertises a total prize pool of INR 10 lakh across race and age categories; winners are subject to identity, age and results verification. Runners are advised to bring only one lightweight bag and avoid leaving valuables.

Confirmed contacts and final updates

The organiser's 2027 instructions confirm the start times, cut-offs and bib arrangements. The current-edition registration page lists marathon@dailyworld.in and +91 86304 46801 as its booking contact. The organiser website carries the event overview. Some older template wording remains in the organiser's instructions, so use their explicit sixth-edition / 24 January 2027 details rather than past-edition footer text.

Route maps and any changes to road closures, expo instructions or event status should be rechecked close to race day.