When is the next Colombo Marathon?

The next edition is expected in September 2027: the organizer had not published an exact race day when this page was last reviewed, so treat it as a window rather than a fixed date.

How hilly is the Colombo Marathon course?

The directory classifies the course as 平坦, with about 54 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.

Is the Colombo Marathon a fast course?

The directory flags it as a personal-best course, which is why it appears in the flattest-first sort: the climbing is modest for a city marathon. It is a course rating from this directory, not an official measurement.

Is the Colombo Marathon a good first marathon?

The directory lists it as debut-friendly: the climbing is modest, and the field, the time limit and the organisation suit a first 42.195 km.

Colombo Marathon

平坦 course in Colombo, Sri Lanka with about 54 m of climbing. Next edition September 2027 (expected).

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Where does the Colombo Marathon run?

Colombo Marathon course map: the route through Colombo, with the start and the finish marked. — Colombo Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

What is the Colombo Marathon course like?

A flat coastal marathon along Colombo's Galle Face seafront, run in the tropical heat of the island's southwest coast. Small field, big welcome.

Next edition: September 2027 (expected)
Elevation gain: 54 m
Profile: 平坦
First run: —

Frequently asked questions

Short answers computed from the directory's own data — the race date, the course profile and the climbing — with the sources for each given below.

When is the next Colombo Marathon?: The next edition is expected in September 2027: the organizer had not published an exact race day when this page was last reviewed, so treat it as a window rather than a fixed date.
How hilly is the Colombo Marathon course?: The directory classifies the course as 平坦, with about 54 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.
Is the Colombo Marathon a fast course?: The directory flags it as a personal-best course, which is why it appears in the flattest-first sort: the climbing is modest for a city marathon. It is a course rating from this directory, not an official measurement.
Is the Colombo Marathon a good first marathon?: The directory lists it as debut-friendly: the climbing is modest, and the field, the time limit and the organisation suit a first 42.195 km.

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Sources for this page

What each source below is used for on this page, and where to check this race yourself.

World Athletics — the label calendar and the road-race regulations. Used to check whether the race holds a World Athletics label, and its elite competition details.
AIMS — the international course-measurement standard behind the 42.195 km distance, and the AIMS race calendar.
The organizer's own publications — course maps, race handbooks and published results. The date, course character and climbing on this page are compiled from them and re-checked each season.

Where do these facts come from?

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 14 October 2026