BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2026

🇧🇩 BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2026

ONE RUN. ONE HEART. ONE BANGLADESH.

RUN FOR A STRONGER BANGLADESH

16 DECEMBER 2026 | PURBACHAL EXPRESSWAY, DHAKA, BANGLADESH 🇧🇩

Experience Bangladesh through movement, sport, culture and community. Bangladesh International Marathon 2026 is envisioned as a national-scale international running event bringing together professional athletes, recreational runners, running communities, families, youth, corporate participants and international runners for a memorable celebration of Victory Day, health, unity and sporting excellence.

The event is presented as an Initiative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, with Athlete Sports Gear as the organizing/initiating sports organization, supported by a network of sports, event, corporate, media and community partners.

Set against the developing landscape of Purbachal Expressway, the marathon will offer multiple race categories so that elite runners, experienced marathoners, new runners and families can participate together.

🏃 THE RACE

42.1K — INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

The ultimate endurance challenge.

For marathon runners ready to test their endurance, discipline, preparation and determination on Bangladesh's national marathon stage.

🏆 1st Prize: BDT 2,00,000

A flagship distance designed for serious runners and athletes from Bangladesh and abroad.

21K — HALF MARATHON

Run farther. Push harder. Finish stronger.

A challenging half-marathon experience for experienced runners and athletes looking to take their performance to the next level.

🏆 1st Prize: BDT 1,50,000

10K — CHALLENGE RUN

The perfect distance between speed and endurance.

An exciting competitive category for runners who want to experience the energy of a major marathon event while challenging their personal best.

🏆 1st Prize: BDT 1,00,000

5K — COMMUNITY RUN

Run together. Celebrate together.

A high-energy distance designed for running communities, young people, families, first-time participants and recreational runners.

🏆 1st Prize: BDT 75,000

2K — FUN & FAMILY RUN

Everyone can be part of the movement.

A short-distance celebration created to encourage families, children, young participants and first-time runners to experience the joy of running.

🏆 1st Prize: BDT 50,000

🇧🇩 MORE THAN A MARATHON

Bangladesh International Marathon 2026 is designed to become more than a race.

It is a platform connecting:

SPORT • HEALTH • YOUTH • COMMUNITY • CULTURE • BUSINESS • MEDIA • TOURISM

The event aims to encourage healthier lifestyles, strengthen Bangladesh's running culture, promote sporting participation and create an international platform for Bangladeshi athletes and runners.

🏅 THE RACE EXPERIENCE

Participants can expect a professionally organized race environment featuring:

Premium Finisher Medal

Official Event T-Shirt

Personalized Race BIB

Professional Chip Timing

Hydration Stations

Medical Support

Physiotherapy Support

Secure Bag Drop

Post-Race Refreshments

Race Photography & Videography

Finisher Recognition

E-Certificate

Partner & Sponsor Gifts

Runner Engagement Activities

Music & Entertainment

Race Expo

Community Activities

Special Victory Day Celebrations

And additional race-day experiences

🎪 BANGLADESH MARATHON FAN FESTIVAL & BIJOY DIBOSH CARNIVAL

15–16 DECEMBER 2026

The marathon will be complemented by a broader Bangladesh Marathon Fan Festival & Bijoy Dibosh Carnival, creating an environment where runners, families, fans, brands and communities can come together.

EXPO VILLAGE | 14–16 DECEMBER 2026

The planned Expo Village will provide space for:

Runner registration & BIB collection

Sports brands

Running communities

Sponsor activations

Fitness & wellness brands

Sports equipment

Food & beverage

Partner showcases

Fan engagement

Stage programs

Photo opportunities

Marathon merchandise

The wider celebration will connect the marathon with the spirit of Victory Day and Bangladesh's sporting community.

🏆 AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Bangladesh International Marathon 2026 will feature significant prize recognition across the major race categories.

CURRENTLY ANNOUNCED PODIUM PRIZES

Race 1st Prize

42.1K MarathonBDT 2,00,000

21K Half MarathonBDT 1,50,000

10K Challenge RunBDT 1,00,000

5K Community RunBDT 75,000

2K Fun & Family RunBDT 50,000

Additional awards and recognition categories may include elite runners, age groups, veteran runners, running communities and special recognitions, subject to the final official race regulations.

🌍 AN INTERNATIONAL RUNNING PLATFORM

Bangladesh International Marathon 2026 welcomes the participation of:

🇧🇩 Bangladeshi runners

🌍 International runners

🏃 Professional athletes

🏃‍♀️ Amateur runners

👨‍👩‍👧 Families

🏢 Corporate teams

🎽 Running clubs

🎓 Youth & students

❤️ Fitness communities

The event aims to showcase Bangladesh as a destination for major sporting events while giving international and local runners an opportunity to experience Dhaka through sport.

🏃 RUNNING COMMUNITY PROGRAM

RUN TOGETHER. REPRESENT TOGETHER.

Running communities are an important part of Bangladesh International Marathon.

Running clubs and communities can participate collectively, creating opportunities for:

Community recognition

Group participation

Special community mentions

Team photographs

Social-media recognition

Sponsor/partner engagement

Community activation

The more we run together, the stronger the running culture becomes.

📣 MEDIA, INFLUENCER & BRAND EXPERIENCE

Bangladesh International Marathon 2026 is designed as a high-visibility national sporting platform, bringing together:

Government representatives • Athletes • Sponsors • Media • Influencers • Running communities • Corporate partners • Sports personalities • Families • Youth

The event provides partners with opportunities for:

High-quality event branding

Race-day visibility

Runner engagement

Expo Village activation

Digital & social-media exposure

Media coverage

Influencer engagement

Community outreach

Brand experience zones

Product showcase

Hospitality opportunities

🇧🇩 A NATIONAL SPORTING CELEBRATION

One country.

One community.

One starting line.

Thousands of stories.

Bangladesh International Marathon 2026 aims to bring the nation together through the universal language of running.

From the first-time runner to the experienced marathoner, everyone has a place on the starting line.

COME FOR THE CHALLENGE.

RUN FOR THE COMMUNITY.

FINISH WITH PRIDE.

📅 KEY EVENT DATES

14–16 December 2026

🏢 Marathon Expo Village

15–16 December 2026

🎪 Bangladesh Marathon Fan Festival & Bijoy Dibosh Carnival

16 December 2026

🏃 BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2026

📍 Purbachal Expressway, Dhaka, Bangladesh

📝 REGISTRATION

Registration Opening: To Be Announced

Registration Closing: To Be Announced

Registration Link: To Be Announced

Race slots will be limited and participation will be subject to the official registration terms and race regulations.

Registration categories

42.1K International Marathon

21K Half Marathon

10K Challenge Run

5K Community Run

2K Fun & Family Run

Registration fees: To be officially announced.

⚠️ RACE RULES

Open to eligible local and international participants.

Participants must complete the official registration process.

BIB sharing or transfer is strictly prohibited.

Participants must follow the designated race route.

Participants must comply with race-day instructions.

Participants should be medically fit to participate.

Participants must follow applicable safety and cut-off requirements.

Registration fees will be subject to the official registration policy.

The organizers reserve the right to modify event details when necessary for safety, operational or regulatory reasons.

Final race regulations will be published by the organizing authority.

🚫 DISQUALIFICATION

Participants may be disqualified for:

Shortcutting the official course

Running without an authorized BIB

BIB swapping or fraudulent participation

Unauthorized assistance

Cheating

Failure to comply with race regulations

Unsportsmanlike conduct

Failure to follow official race instructions

🔥 THE STARTING LINE AWAITS

Thousands of runners.

One nation.

One Victory Day.

One unforgettable experience.

Come to challenge yourself.

Come to celebrate Bangladesh.

Come to run with your community.

Come to be part of something bigger than a race.

🇧🇩 BANGLADESH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2026

ONE RUN. ONE HEART. ONE BANGLADESH.

RUN FOR A STRONGER BANGLADESH.

📅 16 DECEMBER 2026

📍 PURBACHAL EXPRESSWAY, DHAKA, BANGLADESH

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