Course Map
Route based on 2022 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The IDBI Federal Life Insurance Hyderabad Marathon is a genuinely undulating course through the historic Indian city, rolling across the rocky terrain past landmarks like the Golconda fort and the Hussain Sagar lake. The constant hills combined with the humidity make it one of India's tougher marathons. Held in the warm, damp late-monsoon window, it contends with heat and undulation. The historic cityscape defines the day. It suits runners who want a characterful, challenging Indian race and accept the hills and humidity over a personal best.
Course Insight
Hyderabad is a surprisingly hilly August marathon around the city's lakes, where rolling terrain and humid late-monsoon air combine to test any flat-course plan. Pace the climbs by effort and respect the humidity from the start. The lakeside setting is scenic. Hydrate relentlessly in the sticky air. Run the rollers with restraint and the hills and humidity stay manageable.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to significant climbing (390m), tough late hills, challenging typical weather.
Course Details
- Course type
- Point-To-Point
- Elevation gain
- 390m
- Elevation loss
- 319m
- Highest point
- 622m
- Lowest point
- 519m
- Net elevation
- +71m
- Start
- Starts at People's Plaza, Hussain Sagar, Khairatabad; finishes at GMC Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 30m
Race History
The IDBI Federal Life Insurance Hyderabad Marathon was first held in 2011, a genuinely undulating course through the historic Indian city, rolling across rocky terrain past the Golconda fort and the Hussain Sagar lake. Its constant hills and late-monsoon humidity made it one of India's tougher marathons. From its founding it grew into a characterful regional event. Held in the warm, damp season, it draws a field to the historic city.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Rajiv Gandhi International Hyderabad (HYD)
- Best area to stay
- Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills for upscale stays near the route, the HITEC City area for modern hotels, and the Old City for atmospheric, value options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near Hussain Sagar/the centre; take a taxi to the start, as transit is limited at the early hour.