A running festival built around one idea — that the best way to know a place is to move through it.
The Heritage Marathon was created to bring runners, families and fitness communities together in Mahabalipuram — a town whose temples, caves and sculpted rocks have drawn travellers for more than a thousand years.
We want a race that feels like more than a finish time: a morning by the sea, a reason to look up at carved granite, and a memory that belongs to this coastline alone.
From the first-time 5K Fun Run participant to the runner chasing a half-marathon personal best, everyone is welcome at our start line.
Shine a light on Mahabalipuram’s Pallava legacy and encourage people to experience it first-hand.
A non-timed 5K Fun Run, a competitive 10K and a 21K half marathon — a place for every pace.
Powered by volunteers and local support, the race is built to bring people together.
There are many ways to be part of the Heritage Marathon. Register to run, step up as a volunteer on race day, or simply spread the word to friends and running groups.
Three distances. One timeless coastline. Choose yours and register in under two minutes.
