Run. Finish. Explore. Celebrate.

Get ready to run, compete, and celebrate at the Pune Youth Fest Marathon 2026, organised by the Institute of Sports Science and Technology in collaboration with Kallakar Factory.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into running or looking to challenge your limits, choose from 3 KM, 5 KM, or 10 KM run categories. Once you cross the finish line, continue the celebrations at the Pune Youth Fest, featuring sports, esports, entertainment, music, fitness, kids’ activities, competitions, food, and more.

Your morning starts with a run. Your day continues with a festival!

Event Details:

• Event Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026

• Venue: Keshav Baug Lawns, DP Road, Karve Nagar, Pune

• Reporting Time: 5:00 AM onwards

Expo & Bib Collection:

• Expo Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026

• Venue: Keshav Baug Lawns, DP Road, Karve Nagar, Pune

• Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

• Bibs, T-shirts, and goodie bags will be distributed during the Expo.

Run Categories:

• 3 KM – Run for Fun: Non-competitive; no age limit.

• 5 KM – Run to Start: Non-competitive; no age limit.

• 10 KM – Run to Compete: Competitive and timing-based.

10 KM Cash Prize Pool:

The total cash prize pool is INR 108000.

Age Categories:

• Below 40 – Male and Female

• Above 40 – Male and Female

For each category:

• 1st Place: INR 15000

• 2nd Place: INR 7000

• 3rd Place: INR 5000

Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in the respective categories. A minimum of 15 valid participants per prize category is required. Prize money will be paid after verification within a maximum of 45 working days, subject to applicable government taxes or deductions.

Run. Finish. Explore. Celebrate. 🏃‍♀️🎉