Orange Run 2026 to Bring Together Nearly 3,800 Participants in Kochi on Kerala Piravi Day
Kochi: Orange Runners & Riders Club, Kochi, in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, is organizing ‘Orange Run 2026’ on November 1 to mark Kerala Piravi Day. The event, set to take place at the Cochin Port Trust Ground on Willingdon Island, expects to draw around 3,800 participants of all age groups. Designed to cater to fitness enthusiasts of varying endurance levels, the marathon will feature five distinct categories, welcoming professional runners, walkers, and families alike.
The flagship event, the 21K Half Marathon, will flag off at 5:00 AM, leading the morning’s proceedings. Alongside the half marathon, the event will feature a 10K Mini Marathon, a 5K ‘God’s Own Walk’ promoting healthy lifestyle habits, and a 5K ‘Family Fun Run’ designed for families to participate together.
A key highlight of the marathon will be the 3K ‘Kasavu Queens Run’, featuring around 300 women participating in traditional Kerala Kasavu sarees. Conceived as a unique tribute to Kerala’s rich cultural heritage, this special category aims to promote women’s health, strength, and fitness while blending sports with cultural elegance.
This marks the 4th edition of the marathon organized consecutively every year by the Orange Runners & Riders Club, Kochi. Dedicated to promoting sports and community service, the club is hosting the marathon with the vision of uniting society through athletic engagement. Organizers announced that the event surplus generated from Orange Run 2026 will be utilized for the support and rehabilitation of injured sportspersons. Positioned as a harmonious blend of sports and culture, Orange Run 2026 stands as a celebration of community spirit and health awareness.
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