Dr Ramani Goa Marathon 2026
About This Event
The Dr Ramani Goa Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026, at Bahusaheb Bandodkar Maidan, Ponda, Goa. Founded by renowned neurosurgeon and fitness enthusiast Dr. P. S. Ramani, the event promotes fitness, healthy living, endurance and community participation through running. The event features 21.1K Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run and 3K Fun Run categories.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Venue: Bahusaheb Bandodkar Maidan, Ponda, Goa
Event Start: 5:30 AM
Organizer: Dr Ramani Goa Marathon / DRGM
Categories: 21.1K | 10K | 5K | 3K
Event Type: Timed & Fun Running Event
Focus: Fitness, health, endurance and community participation
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
21.1K HALF MARATHON
Distance: 21.1 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,350
Format: Timed Run
Reporting Time: 6:00 AM
10K TIMED RUN
Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,050
Format: Timed Run
Reporting Time: 6:15 AM
5K TIMED RUN
Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹600
Format: Timed Run
Reporting Time: 6:25 AM
3K FUN RUN
Distance: 3 KM
Registration Fee: ₹450
Format: Fun Run
Reporting Time: 6:35 AM
CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES
21.1K Half Marathon: ₹1,350
10K: ₹1,050
5K: ₹600
3K: ₹450
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
Overall Event
5:30 AM: Event Start
21.1K Participants
6:00 AM: Reporting
10K Participants
6:15 AM: Reporting
5K Participants
6:25 AM: Reporting
3K Participants
6:35 AM: Reporting
Category-wise Flag-Off: Yet to be announced
ROUTE & RUNNING EXPERIENCE
The Dr Ramani Goa Marathon takes participants through the picturesque surroundings of Ponda, Goa. The event route is described as featuring Goan villages, temples, churches, green fields and water bodies, providing participants with a scenic running experience alongside the endurance challenge.
The event combines fitness and running with the natural and cultural surroundings of Goa.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Event T-Shirt
Race BIB
Finisher Medal
Certificate
Refreshments
Hydration Support
Medical Support
Race Participation Experience
MEDICAL & ON-ROUTE SUPPORT
The listed participant facilities include:
Hydration Support
Medical Assistance
Refreshments
Race Support
BIB & KIT COLLECTION
BIB Collection Date: Yet to be announced
BIB Collection Venue: Yet to be announced
BIB Collection Timings: Yet to be announced
AGE CATEGORIES
The currently available 2026 event information does not provide complete category-wise minimum-age or age-group information.
Age Eligibility: Yet to be announced
Detailed Age Categories: Yet to be announced
Participants should check the final official eligibility requirements before registering.
TIMING & RESULTS
21.1K: Timed
10K: Timed
5K: Timed
3K: Fun Run
The 21.1K, 10K and 5K are listed as timed running categories, while the 3K is conducted as a Fun Run.
ABOUT DR. P. S. RAMANI
The marathon was founded by Dr. P. S. Ramani, a renowned neurosurgeon and fitness enthusiast, with the objective of encouraging people in Goa to adopt fitness and healthy living through running.
The event has developed into an established annual marathon in the state and brings together participants interested in running, fitness and healthy living.