The 10th edition of the Kochi Spice Coast Marathon, organised jointly by the Kochi Municipal Corporation, Kochi City police, and Soles of Cochin Runners Club, will be held on October 26.Mayor M. Anilkumar will unveil the t-shirt and medal. The event will feature three race categories — the 42.2-km full marathon, 21.1-km half marathon, and 5-km fun run. The marathon will start from Marine Drive ground and will pass through Queen’s Way, Foreshore Road, Thevara, Ravipuram, Naval Base, Venduruthy, Thoppumpady, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and Willingdon Island, before returning to the starting point.The full marathon will begin at 3.30 a.m., half marathon at 430 a.m., and the fun run at 6 a.m. Well-equipped hydration stations providing water and energy drinks will be set up at every 2 kilometres, along with medical support from Medical Trust Hospital.Additionally, 150 well-equipped staff, assisted by cycle volunteers and on-ground helpers, will be deployed. The marathon also upholds a strong eco-friendly commitment, eliminating single-use plastics and using cloth banners, according to the organisers.Published - October 10, 2025 07:54 pm IST