Kolkata · Feature race
Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026
25K · Sunday 20 December 2026 · Red Road, Kolkata · 11th edition · World Athletics Gold Label
Registration open- Minimum age
- 18 years (born on or before 19 Dec 2008)
- Entry fee (India)
- ₹2,500 incl. 18% GST
- Entry fee (overseas)
- USD 50
- Registration window
- 13 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM → 27 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Slam cut-off
- 3 hrs 45 mins
- Expo / bib pick-up
- 18–19 December 2026
How to register
- Sign in at registrations.procam.in with your usual Procam account.
- Choose the 25K — Open 10K, Ananda Run and Senior Citizens' Run do not count towards a Slam.
- Upload a timing certificate. It is mandatory for everyone except limited charity places, and a current one also improves your start wave.
- Pay the entry fee and wait for confirmation — up to 10 working days.
- Collect your bib at the PLAYSCAPE expo on 18–19 December.
Qualifying standards
Any one of these, from an event held on or after 1 December 2024:
| Marathon | 07:00:00 or faster |
| 25 km | 04:11:00 or faster |
| Half Marathon | 03:30:00 or faster |
| 10 km | 01:22:00 or faster |
Reserved places
- Women's criteria — limited places, same standards, first come first served.
- Youth — aged 18–21 as of 19 Dec 2026. Closes 11 Nov 2026.
- Good for Silver — aged 65+ as of 19 Dec 2026. Closes 11 Nov 2026.
- Charity — via registered NGOs through Impact360, 13 Aug – 30 Nov 2026.
Timing certificate rules
Must carry split timings from the minimum required mats. Applications are processed within 10 working days of registration.
The best place to start a new cycle
With Delhi reported full, Kolkata on 20 December 2026 is the realistic entry point for a fresh Slam. From here the cycle runs Kolkata → Mumbai (Jan 2027) → Bengaluru (Apr 2027) → Delhi (Oct 2027) — see race sequence.
Fees, windows and standards were compiled in August 2026 and are not authenticated. Confirm on the official event site before applying.