Step up to the 5K challenge and run through the heart of Kolkata's historic landscape. Designed for both beginners and regular runners, this category balances achievement with celebration. All genders and fitness levels welcome.
Route Highlights
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Start Line
Salt Lake Stadium Gate 1 — Reporting time 5:00 AM · Flag-off 5:55 AM
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Heritage Boulevard
Run along the iconic Central Avenue past colonial-era architecture
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Victoria Memorial
Pass the iconic Victoria Memorial lawns — a breathtaking stretch
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Cultural Corridor
Through the historic Maidan past Fort William and heritage clubs
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Finish Line
Grand finish at Salt Lake with medal ceremony & post-race breakfast
Your race bib (sent to email), valid photo ID, your own water bottle for the first km, and comfortable running shoes. Bag check is provided at the start line.
Full refund up to 30 days before the race. 50% refund up to 14 days before. No refunds within 14 days, but you can transfer your entry to another runner.
10K: 2 hours. 5K: 1.5 hours. 3K: No time limit. Aid stations remain open for the full duration.
Race kits are distributed 2 days before the event at designated collection points, or on race morning from 4:00 AM at the start line. Virtual runners receive theirs by courier.
The detailed route map will be shared on your confirmation email and posted in the runners WhatsApp group 2 weeks before race day. The route passes through Kolkata's most iconic heritage landmarks.