The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26 miles 385 yards, or exactly 267/32 miles) that is usually run as a road race.

World over marathons are revered for the emotional connect that they establish in the hearts and minds of the citizens. A marathon provides the city with a platform to come together in a celebration that cuts across social and economic barriers. It brings together the common man, the corporate czar, the politician, the socialite and the physically challenged onto one platform. It is an event that stirs the conscience of every citizen, encouraging them to reach out in aid of a cause.

About Kochi Mini Marathon

Kochi mini marathon is up to a distance of 10 Kilometres, which is conducted for the citizens of the city. The cause for running is to love their city. The Marathon will raise the caption "I Love Kochi" for the citizens. People will be running for a cause. They can express their love towards their city. There is a considerable number of floating population in Kochi and all of them are becoming the citizens and have the same spirit towards the well-being of the city.

World over marathons are revered for the emotional connect that they establish in the hearts and minds of the citizens. A marathon provides the city with a platform to come together in a celebration that cuts across social and economic barriers. It brings together the common man, the corporate czar, the politician, the socialite and the physically challenged onto one platform. It is an event that stirs the conscience of every citizen, encouraging them to reach out in aid of a cause.

Kochi mini marathon also includes a wheel-chair race and a senior citizens race. The 10 kilometer race is for both men and women and will be having separate prizes also