The Chennai Marathon is an annual

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

held in

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. The event is organised by the Chennai Runners, and is one of the few events in the state to be endorsed by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). Starting at the

Napier Bridge Napier Bridge is a bridge in Chennai, India, built over the Coovum River, connecting Fort St. George with the Marina beach. It is also one of the historic structures and landmark of the city. History One of the city's oldest bridges, it was ...

in Marina Beach and terminating at the Annai Velankanni Church on

Elliot's Beach Edward Elliot's Beach, simply called as Elliot's Beach and popularly known as Besant Nagar Beach or the Bessie, is a natural urban beach located in the Besant Nagar neighbourhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located next to the southern ...

, it is considered South India's largest city marathon, in which over 1,000 athletes and more than 20,000 amateurs participate. The event has three categories: full Marathon, half marathon, and the most popular, the 10 km race. The 2023 edition will be held on 08 Jan 2023 and an expected 20,000 competitors would be participating. The event is sponsored by Freshworks.

Results

Full Marathon: Men

Full Marathon: Women

Half Marathon: Men

Half Marathon: Women

Victories by nationality

References

External links

Running Races in India

Official website

Marathons in India

Marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

Recurring sporting events established in 2012 2012 establishments in Tamil Nadu {{marathon-stub