Join Munnar Marathon 2026
The Munnar Marathon, hosted by Kestrel Adventures and Holidays Pvt. Ltd., is a pioneering endurance event set in the high-altitude landscapes of Idukki District, Kerala. As the first of its kind in the region, the marathon highlights Munnar’s potential as a destination for sport tourism while promoting a culture of health and active living among the local youth.
The course winds through tea plantations, mist-covered hills, and scenic valleys—offering both visual splendor and a physical challenge due to the region’s undulating terrain and cool climate. Designed with sustainability at its core, the event embraces eco-conscious practices and is on track to be certified carbon neutral in its upcoming edition.
Munnar Marathon is more than a race—it's a commitment to environmental stewardship, local engagement, and athletic excellence in one of India’s most picturesque regions.
Course details
A highly testing trail of 71 Kms, the Munnar Ultra Run takes you through ups and downs of Munnar. Starting from an altitude of 1420m MSL, the trail passes through tea plantations, Eucalyptus groves, Madupetty Dam, reaching a height of 2200m MSL.
Full Marathon 42.195 km
The 42.195 km track takes you through tea plantations, Shola forests and some of the scenic locales in Munnar. The varying gradient track takes you to a maximum altitude of 1850m MSL, which in itself is a tiring task, but definitely not impossible if you make up your mind. Refreshment points will be arranged every 4 Kms to keep you hydrated and fit throughout the race. Course marshals and backup vehicles will always be there to assist in case of need. Barefoot runners please note that you will have to maneuver through unpaved, tractor-able roads. Please be prepared for this.
Half Marathon 21.098 km
The 21.098 Km track is for the beginners of High Altitude Marathon, a way to get used to the conditions and train yourself for the next Munnar Ultra run. The first 8 Kms is relatively straight after which the track is undulating till the end reaching a maximum height of 1750m MSL.
Run For Fun 7km
As the name portrays, “run for fun” is purely non-competitive and fun based. Advised for beginners, this 7km route passes through Munnar town and is a relatively flat terrain, giving you time to soak in the intricacies of life in Munnar.
Start address: Moolakadai, Munnar, Kerala 685612, India
Finish address: Munnar - Udumalpet Rd, Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala 685612, India
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Registration closes on 30 November (135 days left)
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
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What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Event T-shirts
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done E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Toilets
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
BIB collection will be done at the event venue from the bib collection counters. The timings would be: Start Time: 10:00 AM – End Time: 07:00 PM
Eligibility for Ultra Run & Full Marathon
- Ultra: Prior participation in at least 2 Full or Ultra marathons in the past 2 years (Supporting documents to be produced during collection of BIB numbers) - Full: Prior participation in at least 2 Half marathons in the past 2 years (Supporting documents to be produced during collection of BIB numbers)
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
