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We The Leaders – Pongalur East presents

Alagumalai
Pongalur Marathon
2026

Run for women’s safety.
Run for youth empowerment.

Sunday, 11 October 2026Velan Mahal, Alagumalai

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS10,042

Registration is closed. See you at the start line.

OUR MARATHON ANTHEM

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PLEASE READ BEFORE PARTICIPATING

Health & Safety Advisory

Running involves physical exertion. Participate only if you are medically fit and prepared for your registered distance.

Pregnancy & heart conditions: For your safety, pregnant women and people with known heart disease are advised not to participate unless their treating doctor confirms that the chosen distance is suitable.

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Other medical conditions: If you have a condition that may affect exercise, or are recovering from surgery or injury, consult your doctor before race day. Follow their advice and prescribed treatment.
Do not start if you feel unwell: Avoid participating with fever, an acute illness, chest pain, unusual breathlessness, dizziness, or an injury that makes running unsafe.
Stop and seek help: If you develop chest pain, severe breathlessness, faintness, or feel seriously unwell during the race, stop immediately and alert the medical team or nearest volunteer. Do not continue through warning symptoms.
Race responsibly: Stay hydrated, pace yourself, avoid overexertion in the heat, and follow route and event-team instructions. Parents or guardians should ensure children participate in a suitable category with appropriate supervision.

This advisory is general information and does not replace an individual medical assessment. Contact the event team before race day if you need participation assistance.

Contact the Event TeamHealth guidance: NHS · MedlinePlus

About the Event

Come together to stand against drugs, champion women’s safety, and strengthen community unity. This is more than a run—it is a powerful movement to build a healthier, safer, and stronger society. Pongalur Marathon is powered by We The Leaders.

Run with purpose
Run with courage
Run for a better tomorrow

Our Theme

Three causes. One run. Wear the bib for more than a finish time.

Cause 01

Drug-Free Society

Promote a healthy, addiction-free life through sport and peer example.

Cause 02

Women’s Safety Awareness

Stand with women runners and neighbours for safer streets and public spaces.

Cause 03

Community Participation

Invite the town to run, volunteer, and cheer. Minimum ages: 5 (3 KM), 12 (6 KM), and 16 (10 KM).

THREE DISTANCES · ONE COMMUNITY

Find your start line.

Choose your registered distance to see the published race details.

ENDURANCE

10 KM

5:30 AM · IST

Flag-off · 11 October 2026

MOMENTUM

6 KM

6:30 AM · IST

Flag-off · 11 October 2026

PARTICIPATION

3 KM

7:00 AM · IST

Flag-off · 11 October 2026

EXPLORE THE COURSE

Choose your race route

Select your distance and watch the route from start to finish.

3 KM

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START / FINISH · SRI VELAN MAHAL

Route previews follow the organizer’s supplied maps. Participants in the differently abled category should confirm route suitability and assistance with the event team.

Illustrative image of a wheelchair athlete participating alongside runners — Illustrative photograph

A DEDICATED CATEGORY

3 KMDifferently Abled

A dedicated 3 KM category for participants with disabilities, celebrating participation, inclusion, and community.

Category start time and reporting instructions will be announced.

Select 3 KM, 6 KM or 10 KM in the route card above to see your course. Reporting times, final competition divisions and support arrangements will be announced separately.

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

Bib · T-shirt · Finisher medal · E-certificate · Breakfast

WHY WE RUN

Every step has a purpose.

We bring people together for women’s safety, youth empowerment, and a healthier community. This marathon is our invitation to turn awareness into action.

Women’s Safety

Every woman deserves to move freely and confidently.

WHY WE RUN

Safer spaces begin with all of us.

We run to raise awareness about women’s safety and the right to use streets and public spaces with confidence. By bringing women, men, families, and young people together, we encourage respect and a shared responsibility for safer communities.

Our purpose is to make support visible, start conversations, and encourage people to carry that responsibility into everyday life.

Youth Empowerment

Confidence today. Leadership tomorrow.

WHY WE RUN

Give young people room to grow.

Sport offers young people a place to discover their strengths, build discipline, and learn teamwork. Training and participating together can create friendships and the confidence to take on new challenges.

We run to encourage initiative and leadership, and to show that young people can contribute to their community through participation, volunteering, and supporting others.

A Drug-Free Society

Healthy choices. Brighter possibilities.

WHY WE RUN

Choose wellbeing and opportunity.

We run to raise awareness about the harm caused by drugs and encourage healthy alternatives through sport. An active community can give young people positive ways to spend time, build friendships, and connect with others.

Our message is one of encouragement: choose wellbeing, seek support when needed, and help create a community where healthier choices are supported.

Health & Wellbeing

Make movement part of everyday life.

WHY WE RUN

An active day can inspire a lasting habit.

We bring people together to celebrate movement and encourage an active lifestyle. Preparing for an event can be a starting point for regular walking, running, or other activity suited to each person’s ability.

We value participation and personal progress. Our aim is to inspire routines that continue beyond race day, with people encouraging one another along the way.

Inclusion & Community

A place for every participant.

WHY WE RUN

Move together. Encourage one another.

Children, adults, older people, and people with disabilities are all part of our community. We run to celebrate that diversity and encourage respect, belonging, and support across ages and abilities.

Participation can mean running, volunteering, cheering, or helping someone else. For category eligibility, route suitability, and assistance, participants should confirm arrangements with the event team.

OUR HOST LOCATION

Discover Alagumalai.

Get to know the place bringing us together in Tiruppur district.

Alagumalai hill and hilltop temple photographed from below — Photo: VMBK · View source

The hill that defines the place

Alagumalai’s hill is a distinctive local landmark and part of the identity of our host location.

OUR HOST LOCATION

A landscape with a local identity.

Alagumalai is in Tiruppur district, and its hill is a landmark associated with the area. The district’s tourism information includes Alagumalai among its hill-temple locations.

Our marathon invites visitors to discover the host location as well as the event. The hill photograph introduces the place; it is not a race-route map. Follow the published race guide for course details.

Steps and entrance of Alagumalai Muthukumaraswamy Temple — Photo: VMBK · View source

A place of faith

Discover the temple that connects the hill setting with local religious heritage.

Illustrative image of South Indian volunteers welcoming a participant — Illustrative community image

A place is also its people

Meet the spirit of participation bringing our marathon together.

OUR HOST LOCATION

A community that comes together.

A marathon takes more than runners. Volunteers, families, organizers, and supporters each contribute to a welcoming event, through their time, encouragement, and practical help.

We invite visitors to connect with our host community and respect the place they are visiting. Follow event instructions, keep shared spaces clean, and thank the people helping along the way.

OUR MARATHON MEETING POINT

Velan Mahal, Alagumalai

Parking, the participant entrance, and route maps will be announced. The map link searches for the venue; check the location before travelling.

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SUPPORTING OUR MARATHON

Sponsors & Partners

Thank you to the sponsors and partners supporting Alagumalai Pongalur Marathon.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions before the start line?

A few answers to help you prepare.

Need more help?

Is registration still open?

No. All 10,042 slots are filled, and registration is closed. There is no spot registration.

When do I collect my bib and T-shirt?

The collection date, hours, and venue will be announced on this website and our official Instagram. Bring a valid photo ID when collecting your bib.

What time should I arrive?

Flag-off is at 5:30 AM for 10 KM, 6:30 AM for 6 KM, and 7:00 AM for 3 KM. All times are IST. Reporting times will be announced separately.

Can children take part?

The currently published minimum ages are 5 years for 3 KM, 12 years for 6 KM, and 16 years for 10 KM. Participants under 18 need parent or guardian consent. Children in 3 KM must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the event.

What support is available for participants with disabilities?

A dedicated 3 KM category is available for differently abled participants. The category start time, reporting instructions, and assistance arrangements will be announced. Contact the event team to confirm eligibility, route suitability, mobility aids, and accompanying-person arrangements.

Can I run more than one distance?

No. Your registration is for one distance only. Contact the event team if you have a question about your registered category.

How do I get my e-certificate?

Certificate access instructions will be shared after the event. Keep your registration and bib details ready.

THE EVENT TEAM

We’re here to help.

For bib details, collection questions, or participation assistance.

+91 95009 93397 +91 93447 77333 Venkatesh@veeveeinfotech.com

AlagumalaiPongalur Marathon2026

Marathon Anthem

Your next update is on our Instagram.

Health & Safety Advisory

About the Event

Our Theme

Drug-Free Society

Women’s Safety Awareness

Community Participation

Find your start line.

10 KM

6 KM

3 KM

Choose your race route

3 KMDifferently Abled

Every step has a purpose.

Women’s Safety

Youth Empowerment

A Drug-Free Society

Health & Wellbeing

Inclusion & Community

Discover Alagumalai.

The hill that defines the place

A place of faith

A place is also its people

Velan Mahal, Alagumalai

Sponsors & Partners

VeeVee Infotech

Paruthi Mills

Powerhouse Strength Hub

VKP Engineering Ind (P) Ltd

Rameshkumaran Duraisamy

Questions before the start line?

We’re here to help.

Alagumalai
Pongalur Marathon
2026