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STADIUM RUN

STADIUM RUN 2026

Hyderabad Runners is happy to announce one the of most awaited stadium runs of this year – 6th Edition of Hyderabad Stadium Run. The Hyderabad Stadium Run is planned to be held on 14-November-2026 Saturday to 15-November-2026 Sunday.

It is a Dusk to Dawn running challenge…starting at 6pm and finishing at 6pm. We expect the runners from all over the twin cities and outstation runners to come and participate in this event of fun and run!

There are 9 race categories in the event:

  • Team Relay Categories
    (1 female runner is mandatory to form a team for each group to register for team relay)
  • 12 Hour Team Relay- Night Run
  • 12 Hour Team Relay – Day Run
  • Solo Run Categories
  • 24 Hours Solo Run
  • 12 Hours Solo – Night Run
  • 12 Hours Solo – Day Run
  • 6 Hours Solo – Night Run 1
  • 6 Hours Solo – Night Run 2
  • 6 Hours Solo – Day Run 1
  • 6 Hours Solo – Day Run 2

Race Day Schedule – Start Time

  • Saturday 14th November 2026, 6PM – Sunday 15th November 2026, 6 PM
  • Venue – TBA
  • Reporting time (24 Hour Solo Runners) – 90 Minutes before Start time
  • Reporting time (12 Hour Solo Runners) – 90 Minutes before Start time
  • Reporting time (6 Hour Solo Runners) – 90 Minutes before Start time
  • Race Start time – 6:00 PM
  • There will be direction change for solo runners every 2 hours.
  • Reporting time (Team Relay Runners) – 1 Hour before the respective start time
  • Race Start time for 6 Slots (Night Run)– 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 12:00 AM, 2:00 AM, 4:00 AM
  • Race Start time for 6 Slots (Day Run) – 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM
  • There will be no direction change for relay runners during their 2 Hours of running.

12 Hour Team Relay – Do it as a Team! (Night Run, Day Run)

  • * This race is a team run, offering a unique opportunity for runners to form their own team of 6 running buddies and run for 2 hours duration each, one after another.
  • It will be fun to compete as a team, where each runner gets the opportunity to be cheered by his/her teammates, friends and family from the sidelines of the track.
  • All runners who are comfortable for running 2 hours can participate in this race.
  • The top 3 relay teams will be recognized for their podium finish based on the overall mileage they log as a team.
  • Are you looking for teammates for the Relay Race?
  • If you are an individual runner/group of runners who don’t have the full team of 6 members and looking for teammates, please fill out this google form
  • We will put you across to other runners who are looking for teammates. You can register to the team relay, after you connect with other runners and form the team.

6 Hour Solo Run – Unleash Your Potential! (Night Run, Day Run)

  • Needless to say, this is a race to become a Champion Ultra Runner! Runners with abundant endurance are expected to shine throughout the event, hitting the track with their never-say-die attitude.
  • The 6-hour solo runners will inspire the team relay runners running along the nearby lanes, and sometimes drawing from their energy to push themselves.
  • Runners who have completed at least one Half Marathon are eligible to sign up for this race.
  • The top 3 podium finishers in the Male and Female categories will be recognized, based on the overall mileage they log.
  • Lane 3 is dedicated to 6-hour solo runners.

12 Hour Solo Run – Discover Yourself! (Night Run, Day Run)

  • Needless to say, this is a race for Champions! Marathon and Ultra runners with abundant endurance are expected to shine throughout the event, hitting the track with their never-say-die attitude.
  • Endurance Runners, who have completed at least one Full Marathon or 50K, are eligible to sign up for this race.
  • The top 3 podium finishers in the Male and Female categories will be recognized, based on the overall mileage they log.
  • We expect the runners from all over the Twin cities and a few outstation runners to come and participate in this event of fun and running!!
  • Lane 2 is dedicated to 12-hour solo runners.

24 Hour Solo Run – Challenge Yourself!

  • Needless to say, this is a race for Champions! Ultra runners with abundant endurance are expected to shine throughout the event, hitting the track with their never-say-die attitude.
  • Endurance Runners who have completed at least one 12 Hour Run or 80K are eligible to sign up for this race.
  • The top 3 podium finishers in the Male and Female categories will be recognized, based on the overall mileage they log.
  • We expect the runners from all over the Twin Cities and a few outstation runners to come and participate in this event of fun and running!
  • Lane 1 is dedicated to 24-hour solo runners.
  • Let us bring out the athlete in each one of us!

BIB Collection:

  • Things to carry for BIB Collection:
  • BIB Intimation mail
  • Photo ID Proof
  • What will be provided during the BIB collection?
  • T-Shirt
  • BIB with timing chip
  • What does each finisher get?
  • Medal
  • Timed Results
  • Post-run Refreshments
  • E-Certificate

Prize Categories

  • 24 Hour Solo Run
  • Top 3 Male Runners
  • Top 3 Female Runners
  • 12 Hour Solo Run
  • Top 3 Male Runners
  • Top 3 Female Runners
  • 6 Hour Solo Run
  • Top 3 Male Runners
  • Top 3 Female Runners
  • Team Relay
  • Top 3 Teams
  • Max Miler – Male
  • Max Miler – Female
  • Rewards for Podium Finishers
  • Results Announcement and Prize Distribution

Rules and Safety Guidelines

  • All participants are required to report at the venue 1 Hour prior to the start time of their individual events.
  • Bib and Timing Chip have to be worn at all times during the entire run.
  • There will be a change in direction of running every 2 Hours for Solo Runners & Team Relay runners will run in the same direction for the entire 2 Hour slot.
  • Runners must run in the same sequence for each leg of the relay. Keep in mind, there will only be one runner from your team on the track at any given time.
  • The distance after the last FULL lap completed at the 12-hour mark will be the official finish distance. There will be no credit for partial laps.
  • It is mandatory for 6 Hour Solo participants to undergo a medical check-up every 3 hours.
  • It is mandatory for 24 and 12 Hour Solo participants to undergo a medical check-up every 6 hours.
  • Any participant should inform the Race in-charge Officials if takes a break for more than 15 minutes or abandon the race prior to the finish time.
  • Any participant should inform the Race in-charge Officials if takes a break for more than 15 minutes or abandon the race prior to the finish time.
  • If a relay team runner is unable to complete a lap for any medical reason, the next runner in order begins from the transition zone with their assigned leg.
  • On-site injury /urgent medical and physiotherapy services are provided throughout the duration of the event. Medical staff and other event personnel reserve the right to rule out any runner from participating if they deem the runner unfit to run.
  • Every runner of Team Relay must start in the wave time that you have been assigned, or your team will be subject to disqualification.
  • Follow the track etiquette. Be considerate to your fellow track runners who overtake with caution.
  • Lane Details
  • 24 Hour Solo Runner – Track 1
  • 12 Hour Solo Runner – Track 2
  • 6 Hour Solo Runner – Track 3
  • 12 Hour Relay Team Runner – Track 4,Track 5, and Track 6
  • Instructions
  • Participants are strictly advised to run in the lanes allotted to them
  • Lane allocation and distance calculation : Track 1, Track 2, Track 3: 400 Mtrs (for 24 Hour, 12 Hour and 6 Hour Solo Runners)
  • Lane allocation and distance calculation : Track 4 ,Track 5, and Track 6: 425 Mtrs (for Team Relay Runners)
  • The distance is calculated for the team Relay at 425 Mtrs per lap, irrespective of the lane the participant runs in.
  • Participants must follow the instructions outlined by race officials and course signage. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
  • This is a rain or shine event. In the event of extreme rain prior to the event, or in the case of severe weather during the event, the Race Directors reserve the right to cancel the event, condense the event, and/or not allow participants on the tracks until the weather improves.
  • Your GPS Wearables/Apps would not be considered for your clocking of race laps/kilometers. We request you to follow the above rules and avoid chaos/mis-calculations for the future..

Ranking of Finishers – Criteria and Rules

  • 20 Hours on Track out of a 24 Hour duration for solo runners.
  • 11 Hours on Track out of a 12 Hour duration for solo runners, collectively for the relay team is required
  • 5.5 Hours on Track out of 6 Hour duration for solo runners.
  • Ranking is based on a higher number of laps completed.
  • If there is a tie in number of laps for solo runners
  • Runner with minimum break duration will be considered for higher rank (TB#1)
  • If the tie continues after TB#1, number of laps in the last hour will be considered for a higher rank (TB#2)
  • If tie continues, TB#2 will be applied for the previous hour and so on.
  • If there is a tie in the number of laps for relay teams
  • Runners with the minimum number of laps from tied teams will be compared, and the team having the runner with the higher number of laps among them will get a higher rank (TB#1)
  • If the tie continues after TB#1, runners with the next minimum number of laps will be compared (TB#2) and so on.

Refreshments for Solo Runners

  • Apart from heavy snacks during breakfast, lunch, and evening times, the following items will be made available for Solo Runners during the run throughout the duration.
  • Tea, Coffee
  • Butter Milk
  • Lemon Juice
  • Water Melon
  • Water
  • Jaggery
  • Chocolates
  • Biscuits
  • Lemon
  • Black Salt, Pink Salt & White Salt
  • Bananas
  • Dates
  • Fast & Up Hydration
  • Eno

Refreshments for Team Relay Runners

  • During the run, relay runners will be provided the following items from hydration stations on the track.
  • Water Melon
  • Water
  • Fast & up
  • Lemon
  • Black Salt
  • Bananas
  • Fast & Up Hydration
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