FAQS

The Venue and timings below are subject to change and tentative

The weather in Hyderabad is generally pleasant, with temperatures of 25 to 32 degrees C. However, humidity may be as high as 50%. Sudden showers may be expected, and they are usually short. Runners are requested to dress appropriately and ensure they are sufficiently hydrated throughout the course.

There have been sudden showers during the previous editions of the Hyderabad Marathon. The event went ahead despite these as they were just cloudbursts. Calling off the event due to unfavourable weather is at the discretion of the organizers. We believe that the well-being of the runners is priority and any weather conditions which necessitate the race being called off will be deliberated thoroughly by the organizers before a decision is taken. There will be no refund of the registration fee in case the race is called off due to weather or any other acts of God (force majeure clauses) and the decision of the Race Director is final in this regard.

All participants finishing within this time will receive the finishers medal and e-certificate.

Yes!! We believe music is a great aid to running. However, please be alert to route signages, announcements from the race marshals and traffic (in case you exceed event cut off times).

Of course! We have Aid Stations stocked with water, energy drinks, biscuits, bananas along the route. First Aid stations and medical outposts are also present along the route, in addition to ambulances. There will also be a recovery room at the finish point for any emergencies. Please refer to the route maps in the respective categories.

If you are carrying any baggage on the Race day, it will be collected by us at the start point and handed back to you at the finish point. All baggage will be screened for security reasons and the organizers of the Hyderabad Marathon are not responsible for any losses or damage to the contents. We recommend not having anything valuable or fragile in your bag. Restrictions on size and weight of baggage will apply and will be made known in the Race Guide which will be given to all the runners at the Expo.

After the completion of the event, runners may avail the complimentary bus service from GMC Balayogi Stadium back to start point or any point along the route. The first bus will leave at 9 am.

There are two parking lots available for Full Marathon & Half Marathon near the start point, at the NTR Memorial. These have limited spaces and can be occupied on a “first come, first served basis”. We strongly recommend car pooling. Also, the roads will be blocked at 4 AM at Necklace road and 6 AM at G.M.C Balayogi Stadium on the race day. Please keep this in mind while planning your travel to the start point.

For 10K Run parking will available at HITEX Grounds, Madhapur.

Note: Parking is at your own risk and the organizers of the Hyderabad Marathon are not liable for the same.

Note: Participants whose age is less than 18 years need to submit the parental consent form at the Expo.

We will attempt to support runners who come from outside Hyderabad with information about convenient places of stay close to the start or finish areas.

The start point for the Full Marathon and Half Marathon is Peoples Plaza, Necklace Road and it is in the center of the city. It is easily accessible from all parts of the city. Runners availing cab services should request for a drop off either at NTR Memorial OR Prasads IMAX Theatre. It is a 5-10 minute walk to the start point from both these places.

The start point for the 10KM Run is Hitex Grounds, Madhapur, and it is also easily accessible from all parts of the city. Runners availing cab services should request for a drop off at HITEX Grounds, Madhapur.

For any changes in the submitted form for the name or t-shirt size, please use the Application Status link (https://nmdchyderabadmarathon.com/application-status/) and edit your details

We do not have a refund policy. Once a registration is confirmed the registration fee is non-refundable. The registration is also non-transferable.

The Registration fee covers the following:

• Official Race T-Shirt
• Finisher’s medal
• Goodie Bag
• An official race BIB (RFID Tagged with the exception of the 5K Fun Run which is not a timed run)
• Water, energy drinks and refreshments along the course.
• Medical Support
• Post-race refreshments
• Timing E-certificate (only for Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10KM Run)

To ensure that the timing is recorded, the Runner must cross all the timing mats provided at various locations. The Timing Certificate (Soft Copy) will be provided for runners who have completed the  Full Marathon / Half Marathon/ 10KM Run in  under 6:30 hrs / 3:30 hours / 2 hours respectively. The 5KM Fun Run is not a timed event and therefore will no timing certificate will be provided.

*(GST charges @18% is included)

Your entry to the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon will be processed, within 2 weeks after receipt of your registration fee subject to the approval criteria mentioned for the corresponding race category. If your application is rejected, payment gateway charges as applicable would be deducted from the registration amount prior to the refund. The balance amount would be refunded to the payment method used during the registration

If you have any queries regarding payment or have not received any information regarding the status of your application after 2 weeks of payment, please write to info@marathonhyderabad.com

The Full Marathon and the Half Marathon events will start from the Peoples Plaza on Necklace Road along the Hussain Sagar Lake and end at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli.

The 10KM Run will start at Hitex Expo Grounds, Madhapur and will end at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli.

The route is subject to permissions from the concerned authorities and may be changed at a later date.

The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is being organized by Hyderabad Runners Society (HR), a non-profit organization which was founded in 2007 to encourage running among all age groups in the cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is the biggest running club in India and has more than 6,000 members with an extensive reach on social media. The club organizes 2-3 runs every week among other activities. It also organizes the Club Run once a year which draws more than 1000 participants. For more details about hyderabad runners, Please visit https://www.hyderabadrunners.com/

Full Marathon (42.195 KM), Half Marathon (21.098 KM), 10KM Run, 5KM RUN.

The route for the Full Marathon and Half Marathon is certainly challenging! With a combination of rolling hills and three flyovers, we promise you “it’s a challenge worth every step”. A well planned training schedule containing sufficient hill training will go a long way. The 10KM Run follows an easier and relatively flatter route, having only one flyover as part of the route.