Rubber City Run 2026 Kottayam: timings, hydration points and race-day checklist
Rubber City Run 2026 is on Sunday 11 October at LuLu Mall Kottayam, organised by JCI Kottayam. The full marathon (42.2 km) flags off at 3:30 AM, the half marathon (21.1 km) at 4:30 AM, the 10K at 5:30 AM and the 3 km fun run at 7:00 AM. Refillr, the Official Hydration Partner, runs 13 water points plus one at the venue; the map list is at refillr.in/rcr.
Rubber City Run 2026 is Kottayam's first full marathon, organised by JCI Kottayam, with LuLu Mall Kottayam as the start and finish. This page puts what you need on race morning in one place. Timings come from the organisers' schedule, so check rubbercityrun.com for any last-minute change.
Race timings
| Category | Distance | Reporting | Start | Finish by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Marathon | 42.2 km | 3:00 AM | 3:30 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Half Marathon | 21.1 km | 4:00 AM | 4:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 10K Run | 10 km | 5:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Fun Run | 3 km | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | As set by organisers |
Times can change. Confirm with the organisers at rubbercityrun.com before you leave home.
Water on the course: 13 points plus the venue
Refillr is the Official Hydration Partner of Rubber City Run 2026. There are 13 hydration points along the course and one at the venue, 14 stations in all, with about 200 jars (3,800 litres) of drinking water on course.
The points follow the organisers' order from the town out to Kumarakom: Kodimatha and Baker Junction, LuLu Mall, the Cement Kavala–Parechal bypass road, Thiruvathukkal, Manikkunnam, Illickal, two points at Chengalam, then Attipeedika and Backwater Ripples in Kumarakom, Nazareth Church Junction and the Nalupunku Boat Terminal.
Open the full list of hydration points, with a Google Maps link for each one →
What to carry
- Your race bib and anything else the organisers hand out, pinned or packed the night before.
- Shoes and clothes you have already run in. Race morning is not the day to try new kit.
- A light layer for the wait before a pre-dawn start, if you feel the cold.
- Your phone with refillr.in/rcr saved, so the water-point list is one tap away.
- Anything your doctor has asked you to carry for your own health.
Getting to LuLu Mall Kottayam
Aim to reach LuLu Mall Kottayam before your category's reporting time: 3:00 AM for the full marathon, 4:00 AM for the half, 5:00 AM for the 10K and 6:30 AM for the fun run. Roads near the course may be busy or closed early on race morning, so leave extra time and follow the organisers' instructions on parking and drop-off.
Race-day checklist
- The evening before: drink steadily, lay out your kit and pin your bib.
- Set two alarms. The full marathon reports at 3:00 AM.
- Reach the venue before your reporting time.
- On the course: take a few sips at each water point rather than a lot at one, and don't skip the early points.
- After the finish: keep drinking over the next few hours, not just at the finish line.
General information, not medical advice; follow the organisers' and your doctor's guidance.
Read: how to hydrate for a marathon or 10K in Kerala's heat →
After the race
Ran Rubber City Run 2026? Your first 19-litre Refillr jar at home is free: no deposit on the free jar and no plan, delivered on your area's normal route day. One per phone number, for Refillr delivery areas in Kottayam. Claim by 31 October 2026.
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Sharing race photos? The official hashtag is #ktym_marathon_2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rubber City Run 2026?
Sunday 11 October 2026. The full marathon flags off first, at 3:30 AM, and the 3 km fun run last, at 7:00 AM.
Where does Rubber City Run 2026 start?
At LuLu Mall Kottayam, which is the race venue for both start and finish. The race is organised by JCI Kottayam.
What time does the full marathon start?
Reporting is at 3:00 AM, the start at 3:30 AM, and runners should finish by 10:30 AM, according to the organisers' timing schedule.
How many water points are there?
Thirteen along the course plus one at the venue, 14 stations in all, run by Refillr as Official Hydration Partner. Each point has a Google Maps link at refillr.in/rcr.
Is there water at the finish?
Yes. The venue at LuLu Mall Kottayam is one of the 14 hydration stations. Keep drinking over the next few hours after you finish, too.
Can I register on race day?
Refillr does not handle registration. Entries are at reg.myraceindia.com/form/RCR26; check rubbercityrun.com or ask the organisers whether on-the-day entries are accepted.
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