The Chennai Runners, a not-for-profit organization run by passionate runner-volunteers since 2006, and Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), the global software as a service company from Chennai, announced the 13th edition of the Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025, scheduled to be held on Sunday, 5th January 2025. This year the marathon is expected to witness the participation of over 25,000 runners including competitors, corporate honchos, and thousands of running enthusiasts. The registration for the marathon is open and the final date of registration is 10th December 2024. Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025 will also have registrations through WhatsApp.
Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025, powered by Chennai Runners, the largest running event in Tamil Nadu and the second-largest marathon in India, will comprise four events for men and women including, a Full Marathon (42.195 Km) - the flagship race of the event, the Perfect 20 Miler (32.186 Km), the Half Marathon (21.097 Km) and the 10 Km Run.
This year the Freshworks Chennai Marathon will see the participation of over 30% women runners. The marathon will have participation from visual impaired runners, close to 100 wheelchair runners and blade runners.
Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025, powered by Chennai Runners is all set to rock the city limits as the full marathon is set to be flagged off at the iconic Napier Bridge, Marina Beach, and run through the scenic beach route towards the lighthouse and later it will pass through Madhya Kailash, Tidel Park and to ECR. Like the previous edition, this year’s marathon will also have two start points, Napier Bridge and Elliot’s Beach. Full Marathon (42.195 Km) the Perfect 20 Miler (32.186 Km) and the 10 Km Run will start from Napier Bridge while Elliot’s Beach will be the starting point of the Half Marathon (21.097 Km). The Indian Maritime University will be the finish point for the full marathon, 20 miler, and the half marathon while the CPT IPL Ground will be the finish point for the 10-kilometer run.
The Marathon is also grateful for the support of the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner, Greater Chennai Traffic Police, Tambaram Commissionerate, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), TNAA, the People of Chennai, and the vibrant running community of Chennai and the Greater Chennai Corporation.
Mr. V P Senthil Kumar, Race Director, Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025 powered by Chennai Runners said, ““The enthusiasm and desire from athletes across the country and abroad participating in the Freshworks Chennai Marathon is unmatched and is truly what makes the Chennai Marathon such a special event in India’s marathon calendar. Since the opening of the registration, we have seen an unmatched eagerness from athletes from across the country for registration, and this indicates the growing trend of the sport and is a testament to the gaining popularity of The Freshworks Chennai Marathon. We look forward to welcoming over 25,000 athletes in their pursuit of the finish line on Sunday January 5th, 2025. We are gearing up for a memorable experience from start to finish.”