How to get into the Chennai Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 2 ways into the Chennai Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   At this race: Entries are on a first come, first served basis; register online via the website.

2. 02

   Charity place

   Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

   At this race: Become a Charity Runner: choose one of the 12 NGO causes and raise funds through your network of friends, family, and colleagues. The Chennai Runners Charity team assists in reaching your fundraising.

   Organizer's details

Qualifying times

The organizer publishes 2 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

FAQ

What are the ways into the Chennai Marathon?

There are 2 ways in. First come, first served: Entries are on a first come, first served basis; register online via the website. Charity place: Become a Charity Runner: choose one of the 12 NGO causes and raise funds through your network of friends, family, and colleagues. The Chennai Runners Charity team assists in reaching your fundraising.

Can I get into the Chennai Marathon with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 2 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

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