Sunday 27 December 2026 · Flag-off 4:00 am (report by 3:00 am) · Ganeshra Stadium, Mathura · RFID timed · Prize pool ₹2,51,000
About the race
A national-level, RFID-timed half marathon through the holy land of Braj, dedicated to a drug-free India (Nasha Mukt Bharat) and youth awareness. Total cash prizes of ₹2,51,000, with trophies, cash and medals for national winners across age groups.
Every race starts and finishes at Ganeshra Stadium and runs on Mathura's inner city roads, away from National Highway 2, past Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and out along the Mathura–Vrindavan road towards Prem Mandir and ISKCON. Four distances, from a 21 km half marathon for serious runners to a 3 km family run for senior citizens, families and kids.
Race facts
- Date: Sunday 27 December 2026
- Flag-off: 4:00 am (report by 3:00 am)
- Start and finish: Ganeshra Stadium, Mathura
- Timing: RFID, 21K and 10K
- Early bird tickets: until 25 November, midnight
- Race kit and bib collection: 25 and 26 December 2026, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Ganeshra Stadium main sports complex hall
Categories
- 21K: Half Marathon, Elite category (21.097 km). RFID timed, T-shirt, finisher medal. Minimum age 18 years.
- 10K: Professional Speed Run, Open category. RFID timed, T-shirt, finisher medal. Minimum age 15 years.
- 5K: Amateur Open Run, fun run. Chest bib, finisher medal. Minimum age 10 years.
- 3K: Run for Braj, for seniors, families and kids. Chest bib, finisher medal. No age limit.
The route
All races start and finish at Ganeshra Stadium, Mathura and use a U-turn on the way.
| Distance | Route and U-turn | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 21K | Bhuteshwar, Masani, Vrindavan Marg. U-turn at ISKCON Mandir main gate, 10.55 km (main timing mat) | Open map |
| 10K | Bhuteshwar, Masani, Vrindavan Marg. U-turn at the Akshay Patra / Chandrodaya Mandir cut, 5 km (timing mat) | Open map |
| 5K | Radhika Vihar, Bhuteshwar. U-turn at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Marg tiraha, 2.5 km (pin approximate) | Open map |
| 3K | Govardhan Road. U-turn at the first intermediate cut, 1.5 km (pin approximate) | Open map |
| Start and finish | Ganeshra Stadium, Mathura | Open map |
On the course
- 10 hydration stalls, one every 2 km: water, glucose, electrolytes and bananas
- Medical base at Ganeshra Stadium, plus mobile ambulances at the 5 km and 10.55 km U-turns
- 150+ track volunteers, one every 500 metres
- Full corridor closure 4:00 to 8:30 am at the Bhuteshwar, Masani and Vrindavan cuts, with police pickets
Race kit and what you get
- 21K and 10K: RFID timing chip bib, official T-shirt, finisher medal, timing certificate, on-route refreshments and breakfast
- 5K: chest bib, finisher medal, participation certificate, on-route hydration and breakfast
- 3K: chest bib, finisher medal, participation certificate, on-route hydration and breakfast
Every runner gets a QR ticket by email, SMS and WhatsApp. 21K and 10K runners choose their T-shirt size (S to XXL) at booking.
Partners
Chief patron: K.N. PAYAL GROUP, MATHURA
Supporters: K.S. Payal, Priya Ji Jewellers, Radha Silver, Dr. Ashok
Organised by
Mathura Janpad Athletes evam Wrestlers Yuva Dal. Chief organiser: Prince Kumar - Pahalwan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
Terms, refund policy and health waiver (नियम एवं शर्तें)
नियम एवं शर्तें (General Rules): 21 KM श्रेणी में भाग लेने के लिए धावक की न्यूनतम आयु 18 वर्ष होना अनिवार्य है। रेस के दिन प्रत्येक पंजीकृत धावक को अपना आधिकारिक चेस्ट बिब (BIB) नंबर पहनना अनिवार्य होगा। बिब नंबर नॉन-ट्रांसफरमेबल है।
अ-प्रतिदेय नीति (Strict Non-Refundable Policy): एक बार पंजीकरण शुल्क जमा होने के बाद किसी भी परिस्थिति में फीस वापस (Refund) या ट्रांसफर नहीं की जाएगी। यदि अपरिहार्य कारणों या प्रशासनिक आदेश से तारीख बदलती है, तो रजिस्ट्रेशन अगली तारीख के लिए मान्य होगा।
स्वास्थ्य घोषणा पत्र (Health Waiver and Declaration): मैं प्रमाणित करता हूँ कि मैं शारीरिक रूप से पूर्णतः स्वस्थ हूँ और इस दौड़ के लिए प्रशिक्षित हूँ। दौड़ के दौरान या उसके बाद होने वाली किसी भी प्रकार की शारीरिक क्षति, चोट या अप्रिय घटना के लिए मैं स्वयं जिम्मेदार रहूँगा। इसके लिए आयोजक मंडल या टिकटिंग पार्टनर (Feet and Pedals) कानूनी या आर्थिक रूप से उत्तरदायी नहीं होंगे।
General rules: Runners in the 21 KM category must be at least 18 years old. Every registered runner must wear their official chest bib on race day. Bib numbers are non-transferable.
Strict non-refundable policy: Once the registration fee is paid, it will not be refunded or transferred under any circumstances. If the date changes due to unavoidable reasons or an administrative order, the registration stays valid for the new date.
Health waiver and declaration: I certify that I am fully physically fit and trained for this race. I alone am responsible for any physical harm, injury or mishap during or after the race. The organising committee and the ticketing partner (Feet and Pedals®) are not legally or financially liable for it.
Important: This event is organised and run by Mathura Janpad Athletes evam Wrestlers Yuva Dal. Feet and Pedals® provides ticketing and payment collection only. The route, start time, permissions, safety, medical and hydration arrangements, prizes, sponsors, race kits, timing, results and certificates are the organiser's and its vendors' responsibility, and Feet and Pedals® is not responsible or liable for them. Event details may change; the organiser's announcements are final. Refunds follow the organiser's refund policy shown at booking. By booking you accept the organiser's terms and the Feet and Pedals® Terms of Use.
