Gurugram Half Marathon 2026: 9th Edition To Bring The City Together For Unity

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Gurugram is getting ready to run for a stronger, more connected community as the 9th Edition Gurugram Half Marathon 2026 – Run For Unity takes place on Sunday, 6th September 2026 Presented by Universal Runners Marathon, the event will bring runners, families and fitness enthusiasts together at Urban Akhara, Sector 58, Gurugram, Haryana, with a powerful message of unity, harmony and togetherness.

With multiple race distances, age-group categories and a dedicated 3 KM Fun Run, the Gurugram Half Marathon is designed to make participation accessible to people from different backgrounds and fitness levels. The event combines competitive running with a larger social message: that fitness can bring people together and help build a stronger community.

The official theme of the 9th edition, “Run For Unity” reflects the event's central mission of promoting social unity, harmony and community togetherness.

The marathon aims to bring people from all walks of life together through a shared passion for fitness. By participating in the race, runners become part of an initiative that uses sport as a platform to encourage ...
... connection, inclusivity and a healthier lifestyle.

Universal Runners Marathon has also supported initiatives for underprivileged children's education in the Gurugram area, including partnerships with fundraisers through its events. This adds a meaningful social dimension to the organisation's efforts to use running as a platform for positive community impact.

Four Race Categories for Different Runners
The Gurugram Half Marathon 2026 features four race categories:
● 21.1 KM Half Marathon: Open to men and women aged 18 years and above according to the listed age categories, with a 3-hour cut-off. Participants will compete across four age groups, with trophies for the top three male and female runners in each category.
● 10.55 KM Run: Designed for participants aged 12 years and above, with a 2-hour cut-off and age-group awards for men and women.
● 5.25 KM Run: Open to participants aged 8 years and above, with a 1-hour cut-off and multiple age categories.
● 3 KM Fun Run: A more accessible distance for participants aged 6 years and above, with a 45-minute cut-off. The top three male and female finishers will receive trophies.

The variety of distances allows experienced runners to pursue a challenging half marathon while beginners, young participants and recreational runners can enjoy shorter distances.

Race Schedule
Participants will report according to their respective categories, with the morning schedule beginning at 5:00 AM. The 21.1 KM Half Marathon will be flagged off at 5:30 AM, followed by the 10.55 KM Run at 6:00 AM, 5.25 KM Run at 6:20 AM and 3 KM Fun Run at 7:00 AM.

Early morning race timings provide participants with a suitable window to complete their runs while enjoying the energetic atmosphere of a city-wide fitness event. Registered participants can look forward to a range of event entitlements, including a Dry-Fit event T-shirt, a customised
finisher medal, and an e-certificate. The event will also provide hydration support, refreshments, medical assistance, event photography and videography, a Zumba warm-up session, and music and Dhol entertainment.

For the 21.1 KM, 10.55 KM and 5.25 KM categories, participants will receive timing chips and timing certificates. According to the event information, official timing certificates can be used for qualification purposes for major marathons across India.

iFinish – Registration Partner for Gurugram Half Marathon 2026
iFinish is the Registration Partner for the 9th Edition Gurugram Half Marathon 2026, providing a convenient online registration experience for participants. As a specialised sports event registration platform, iFinish supports marathon registration, race registration, participant
management and online registration for running and fitness events.

With experience supporting sporting events across India, iFinish helps organisers streamline participant registration and manage registration data efficiently. For the Gurugram Half Marathon, iFinish serves as the digital registration platform, connecting runners with the event and making the registration journey simple and accessible. For more info, visit https://ifinish.in/running/GHM_26