Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Bodh Gaya Marathon

Road Running covering 3 km to 42.2 km in Bodh Gaya (Bihar, India)

LocationBodhgaya, Bihar, IndiaShow on map(24.6981° N, 84.9869° E)
Date & StatusFebruary 14, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Bodh Gaya Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Bodhgaya, Bihar, IN focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Charity Run, City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 3 km (3 km, +14 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 14, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (bodhgayamarathon.com).

Official website
Bodh Gaya Marathon in Bodhgaya (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Charity RunCity RunNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesBridges & ViaductsUntimed

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m224 m - 304 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m227 m - 267 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m230 m - 249 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m233 m - 242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 3 kmRoad Running3 km+14 m236 m - 242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 304 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS24.6981° N, 84.9869° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 304 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 304 m·at 24.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
224 m251 m277 m304 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km304 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Bodh Gaya Marathon take place?

Bodh Gaya Marathon takes place in Bodhgaya, Bihar, IN (start area at coordinates 24.6981° N, 84.9869° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 14, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Bodh Gaya Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 3 km (3 km, +14 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Bodh Gaya Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 304 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Bodh Gaya Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (bodhgayamarathon.com).