The inaugural Colombo Marathon 2026, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports Development, will be held in Colombo on September 13 from 5.30 a.m., Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage said.
Addressing a special media briefing held today (11) at the Government Information Department, the Minister said the marathon is being organized with the aim of promoting Colombo as a globally recognized city, attracting tourists and further promoting sports.
The event will be conducted in four categories: a 42-kilometre full marathon, a 21-kilometre half marathon, a 10-kilometre run and a 5-kilometre Fun Run.
More than 5,000 participants have registered for the event, including 140 foreign runners from 25 countries, the Minister said. He added that prizes worth approximately Rs. 12.8 million will be awarded to winners.
The event is being supported by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and City of Dreams.
The Minister further said all participants are required to submit medical fitness reports, while there is no age restriction for participation. Schoolchildren will also be permitted to take part in the 5-kilometre Fun Run.
