Kolkata Marathon unveils official finisher medal for 2026 edition

Organizers of the JBG Kolkata Marathon have unveiled the official finisher medal for the event’s 11th edition, scheduled for November 29, 2026. The medal was revealed during an interactive event at the Kolkata Police Athletic Club involving a team-based treasure hunt and jigsaw puzzle challenge.

The marathon is recognized as Eastern India’s only World Athletics Labelled Full Marathon. The 2026 edition is expected to attract more than 15,000 participants from both India and international locations. The event features various distances, including a full marathon (42.195 km) and a semi-marathon (21.1 km).

Prominent figures including Milind Soman and endurance athlete Ankita Konwar participated in the unveiling. Konwar also led a mentoring session for 50 women pacers, focusing on technical aspects such as rhythm preservation, mental conditioning, and hydration tactics to assist runners during the race.