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Everything you need to know about the Distance - 21 km Half Marathon category.
The Distance - 21 km Half Marathon is the flagship category of the Maharana Pratap Gaurav Marathon 2026, held on the shores of Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur. Set against the backdrop of the Aravalli Hills, this category is built for endurance athletes and serious runners chasing a personal best, with official timing, hydration support, medical assistance, route marshals and finisher recognition along the way.
This year marks the 5th Edition of the Maharana Pratap Gaurav Marathon and the very first time the event has introduced a certified-style Distance - 21 km Half Marathon category, alongside the existing 10 KM Run and 5 KM Fun Run. Runners from across India are invited to unite in Udaipur to celebrate fitness, resilience and national pride — Run For Bright India.
Course Overview
The Distance - 21 km Half Marathon follows a professionally measured two-loop course around the iconic Fateh Sagar Lake. The race starts from Rajiv Gandhi Garden, Rani Road, and proceeds clockwise along Fateh Sagar Pal, offering uninterrupted views of the lake and the surrounding Aravalli Hills. Runners continue towards Neemach Mata Road, reaching the turnaround point at TRIMURTI, Mewar Darshan Dirgha (Maharana Pratap Memorial Road, Ambamata), before returning along the opposite side of the lake to complete the first loop and repeating the route for the second loop, finishing back at Rajiv Gandhi Garden, Rani Road.
What's Included
- Official Event T-Shirt and Race Bib with timing chip
- Finisher Medal and Digital Finisher Certificate
- Hydration and nutrition stations along the route
- Medical team and ambulance support on course
- Route marshals and clearly marked, 100% paved course
- Professional event photography and race-day experience
- Official chip timing and age-category recognition
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