Cover image for the Pune Marathon 2025 guide, showing runners passing Baburao Sanas Sports Ground at dawn, highlighting the event’s route and community support, with puneripages.in branding.
Pune Marathon 2025, officially the 39ᵗʰ Pune International Marathon, will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, starting at 03 :30 AM IST from the Baburao Sanas Sports Ground and finishing at the same venue, offering seven race categories—including full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.097 km), 10 km, 5 km, 3 km wheelchair, and a 3.5 km family run—certified by the Athletics Federation of India and measured by an IAAF certified measurer.
Online registration closes on May 30, 2025, with entry fees ranging from ₹100 for the wheelchair run to ₹2,500 for the full marathon, all registrations non-refundable and non-transferable . A structured 20-week training plan, featuring base-building, tempo runs, long runs up to 32 km, and tapering, will prepare participants of all levels to tackle the course safely and successfully.
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Pune Marathon 2025: Background and Significance
Pune International Marathon began in 1983 and has grown into one of India’s premier road races, attracting elite athletes, recreational runners, and international participants alike. Organized by the Pune International Marathon Charitable Trust with title sponsorship from Apollo Tyres, the event promotes fitness, charity, and community engagement across Maharashtra’s “Queen of the Deccan” . The 2025 edition continues this legacy, emphasizing sustainability with eco-friendly hydration stations and wheelchair-accessible routes.
Route Details
Full Marathon (42.195 km)
The full marathon course is a loop certified by an IAAF route measurer, starting at Baburao Sanas Sports Ground, moving along Solapur Road, looping through Swargate, climbing the Deccan Gymkhana stretch, passing historic FC Road and the University of Pune campus, then returning via Ganeshkhind Road before the final stretch back to Baburao Sanas. The route is marked every 2.5 km with hydration stations, medical aid, and mileage signage.
Half Marathon (21.097 km)
Runners in the half marathon follow the initial section of the full marathon for 10 km, then branch off near University Road, loop through Shivajinagar and camp areas, and rejoin the main course at Solapur Road, finishing alongside marathon participants at the stadium.
10 km & 5 km Runs
The 10 km and 5 km categories cater to beginners and fun runners, winding through the city center—touching Kothrud, Deccan, and Shivajinagar—before culminating at Baburao Sanas. Clear crowd management and road closures ensure safety marathonpune.com.
Wheelchair & Family Runs
The 3 km wheelchair race and a 3.5 km family run provide inclusive participation options, using an accessible loop around the sports ground with smooth asphalt and gentle turns. Runners in these categories receive specialized support and awards marathonpune.com.
Registration Process
Key Dates & Fees
- Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025
- Full Marathon: ₹2,500
- Half Marathon: ₹2,500
- 10 km & 5 km: ₹1,000
- 3 km Wheelchair Run: ₹100
- 3.5 km Family Run: ₹1,000
How to Register
- Online Portal: Visit marathonpune.com and navigate to the Register section marathonpune.com.
- Form Submission: Fill in personal details, emergency contact, select race category, and upload a medical certificate for full marathon entrants.
- Payment: Secure payment via UPI, credit/debit card, or net banking. Confirmation email with bib number and race details is sent within 72 hours.
- Non-Refundable Policy: All registrations are final; transfers are not permitted after confirmation marathonpune.com.
Training Guide
A 20-week progressive training plan helps participants build endurance, speed, and resilience:
Weeks 1–4: Base Building
- Weekly Mileage: Start at 30 km total, with 3 runs per week (5 km, 8 km, and a 10 km long run).
- Cross-Training: Add one session of cycling or swimming for aerobic variety and injury prevention.
Weeks 5–10: Endurance Boost
- Weekly Mileage: Increase to 40 km, adding a fourth run (tempo run of 6–8 km at a comfortably hard pace).
- Long Run: Progress from 12 km to 20 km by week 10.
- Strength Work: Incorporate bodyweight exercises and core strengthening twice weekly.
Weeks 11–16: Speed and Stamina
- Interval Sessions: 5 × 1 km intervals at 10 km pace with 400 m recovery, and hill repeats on Solapur Road incline.
- Long Run Peak: Build up to a maximum long run of 32 km by week 16.
- Recovery: Yoga or stretching sessions post-run to enhance flexibility.
Weeks 17–20: Taper & Race Prep
- Tapering: Reduce weekly mileage by 30 % in weeks 17 and 18 to ensure freshness.
- Race Simulation: Practice marathon pacing and hydration strategy on a 21 km run at target marathon pace.
- Rest & Nutrition: Emphasize sleep, carbohydrate loading, and electrolyte balance in final week.
Race Day Tips
- Arrival: Reach Baburao Sanas Sports Ground at least 90 minutes before your start time for bib pickup and warm-up marathonpune.com.
- Pacing: Start conservatively for the first 10 km, then aim for even splits; use GPS watch or pace bands.
- Hydration & Fuel: Utilize water stations every 2.5 km, carry energy gels for half/full marathons, and sip electrolytes.
- Clothing: Wear moisture-wicking attire, sunglasses, and a cap for early-morning sun.
- Safety: Observe marshals’ instructions, and seek medical aid at the nearest first-aid post if needed.
Conclusion
The Pune Marathon 2025 offers a professionally organized, certified course through Pune’s cultural and historic landmarks, a clear registration pathway, and a proven 20-week training regimen suitable for all abilities. Whether you’re chasing a personal best in the full marathon or joining the family run for fun, diligent preparation and adherence to race guidelines will ensure a rewarding and memorable marathon experience in Pune’s vibrant running community.
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