39th Pune International Marathon On December 7; New Route Announced For Full Marathon

Pune, November 18, 2025: The Pune International Marathon, known as the mother of marathons in India and a prestigious event that has placed Pune on the global sporting map, enters its 39th edition this year. Like every year, the event will continue in the night-marathon format, but this time the full marathon route has been significantly revised.

Race Timings

• Full Marathon (42.195 km) – 3.00 am
• Half Marathon (21.095 km) – 3.30 am
• 10 km Run – 6.15 am
• 5 km Run – 7.15am
• Wheelchair 3 km – 7.30 am
• All races will start from Hotel Kalpana-Vishwa Chowk, in front of S P College Ground (Sanas Ground).

New Route of Pune Marathon 

This year, the full marathon will pass through Pune’s central areas, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the city’s runners. The route will cover Sanas Ground, Bajirao Road, Laxmi Road, Saturday Wada (Shaniwar Wada), Shivaji Bridge, JM Road, Deccan, Karve Road, Sinhagad Road, Rajaram Bridge and further up to the main entrance of Nanded City. Runners will return via the same path to finish at Sanas Ground, completing the 42.195 km race.

The half marathon will complete a single 21 km loop and finish at Sanas Ground. Routes for the 10 km, 5 km and wheelchair categories have also been designed independently for smooth flow.

More Than 15,000 Participants Expected

This year, over 15,000 runners are expected to take part. More than 70 elite athletes from countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Mauritius have already registered. Participants from the Indian Army, Railways, Police, ASI, NDA and other institutions are also joining. Winners of the Ladakh and Kargil marathons will be participating as well.

Registration Deadline For Pune Marathon 
Registrations are open until November 2025 on www.marathonpune.com.

Prize Money and Awards
A total prize money of 35 lakh rupees, sponsored by the Pune Municipal Corporation, will be awarded. Special prizes have been reserved for the top three Indian runners in both the full and half marathon categories.

Safety and Facilities

Route measurement has been carried out scientifically as per AIMS standards. Arrangements along the route include:

Police security

• Medical teams with doctors, nurses and ambulances
• Water and energy drink stations

Restrooms

• A small emergency hospital at Sanas Ground
• The medical team will be led by Dr. Rajendra Jagtap. Support will be provided by Sancheti Hospital, Navale Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Symbiosis and MIT medical units.

Eco-friendly Initiatives

This year’s “Run For” theme focuses on environmental awareness. All plastic bottles collected along the route will be recycled. Efforts are also being made to reduce the carbon footprint. Medals awarded to winners are designed to be eco-friendly.

‘Marathon Mindset’ Programme

A weekly programme called Marathon Mindset, providing tips, guidance and race preparation insights, is being broadcast on the Pune International Marathon YouTube channel.

Night marathons have been organised successfully for the last four years. Due to increased late-night traffic, the full and half marathon timings have been shifted to early morning. The new route, covering more of the city’s central zones, has been mapped based on suggestions from Pune runners. Organisers expect enthusiastic participation from citizens this year too.