KOCHI NAVY HALF MARATHON 2026

The SBI Kochi Navy Half Marathon will be held on 13 December 2026 in Kochi, Keralam. The race will start at Grand Hyatt Convention Center and finish at Bolgatty Palace Ground.

There are 3 categories namely, 21.1 Km Half Marathon, 10 Km Timed Run and 5 Km Fun Run.

The Race Timings will be provided closer to the Race Day and the same can be viewed from the Event Details tab in the Home page.

The race Start point / Flag Off point is from Grand Hyatt Convention Center, Kochi and the Finishing point is in Bolgatty Palace Ground, Kochi.

Marathon route map will be released closer to the Race Day and can be viewed from the Venue Details tab in the home page.

Participants are advised to carpool or use taxi services to travel to and from the venue. This will greatly help in avoiding traffic congestion and aid in smooth conduct of the Half Marathon. The venue has three parking places nearby (at Marine Drive) which could be used, if travel by own vehicle is unavoidable.

Details of Drop Zone for taxi services will be informed a few days prior to the event.

Please contact us on our e-mail address or on the mobile number given in the Home Page. Our team will be happy to assist you and will make every effort to address your concerns promptly.

No spot registrations will be accepted on the day of the race. Please register well in time to grab your confirmed spots for the Race Day and availing of attractive Super Early Bird discounts.

The minimum age for 21.1 Km is 18 years of age and for 10 Km, it is 14 years of age. The minimum age for 5 Km is 12 years of age. However, if the participant is below 12 years of age for 5 Km Fun Run, they should be accompanied by parent / guardian. The parent / guardian must also be registered in the 5 Km category and must accompany the minor at all times during the race.

We firmly believe that anyone can run, at any age. There is no upper age limit for participation in any of the three race categories. Whether you’re a young runner or young at heart, every stride counts!

No transfer of registrations will be permitted. Individuals must register for themselves, with the exception of group registrations.

Yes. Participants may upgrade their race category from 5 Km to 10 Km or Half Marathon (HM) by paying the applicable balance amount subject to available slots in prefered category. Category upgrades will be accepted only until 18th October 2026.

Participants wishing to upgrade their category are requested to contact us by email.

Participants may also downgrade their category from Half Marathon to 10 Km or 5 Km, provided the request is received on or before 10th October 2026.

Please note that no refund will be provided for category downgrades.

Sorry, refund requests will NOT be entertained once registration has been completed.

If you face any issues while completing your online registration, please write to us at the email address provided on the Home Page, along with all relevant details.

Alternatively, you may contact us at the mobile number mentioned on the Home Page.

Our team will be happy to assist you and will make every effort to address your concerns promptly.

The cut-off times for the respective categories are as follows:—

Participants who fail to complete the course within the cut-off times will be required to withdraw from the race. If any participant chooses to continue running beyond the cut-off time, route support may not available in full scope. Further, official finisher’s certificate will not be issued.

The registration fee covers entry to the event, Race T-Shirt in the size of your choice, BiB, Timing Chip (only for 21.1 Km and 10 Km categories), Race Kit Bag, Medal, Finishing Certificate (only for 21.1 Km and 10 Km), post-run live breakfast, Hydration Support, Medical Support, Physiotherapy (21.1Km and 10 Km Participants), Tagged Photographs and Zumba Warm Up Session.

There are no manual / offline registrations for the event. All registrations have to be done through our registration portal www.kochinavymarathon.com. If you are unable to register online, kindly write to us at the email address provided on the Home Page, along with all relevant details, or you may also contact us at the mobile number mentioned on the Home Page for any assistance.

You can collect your Race Kit at the BiB Expo, which is scheduled a few days prior to the Race Day. Details of the BiB Expo will be communicated closer to the event date through your registered mobile number and on the official webpage.

Participants have to bring their application confirmation email in soft copy along with a valid Government-issued photo ID to collect their race kit.

All defence personnel will need to produce their service ID card at the time of Race Kit collection.

In case you don’t receive the confirmation mail after registration, please write to us at the email address provided on the Home Page, along with all relevant details, or contact us at the mobile number mentioned on the Home Page.

Failing to produce the requisite documents will result in cancellation of the entry. Additionally, the entry fee will not be refunded.

Marathon results (21.1 Km and 10 Km) will be shared on the Results tab in the Home Page within 10 days after the race.