Manipal Marathon is an annual marathon, which is held in the scenic town of Manipal. Manipal Marathon provides its runners, an ultimate road running experience by giving the runners a breathtaking journey through the hilly terrain of Manipal and Udupi. 14th February, 2021 will be the fifth iteration of the event, and since the first edition, the enthusiasm of Manipalites has grown leaps and bounds.

Unlike any other marathon, Manipal marathon is a completely student led event. The aim of the marathon is to celebrate the joy of running and help inculcate it among students, who shall be the future pioneers of their respective fields and give talented individuals a platform to showcase their abilities. The various categories, being full marathon (42.195k), half marathon (21.098k), 10k, 5k and 3k have been carefully devised in order to fit into every runner’s capability, be it a beginner or a professional.