🇱🇰Colombo, Sri Lanka
Standard Chartered Colombo Marathon
Expected January 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
25 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Extremely challenging — focus on finishing, not a PB
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Colombo's marathon runs along the Indian Ocean coastline of Sri Lanka's capital — one of the most scenically distinctive settings in South Asian running. The flat course (25m elevation) runs along Galle Face Green (a large urban park on the ocean), through the colonial Fort district with its Victorian-era buildings, past the Dutch Hospital shopping complex, and along Marine Drive's ocean frontage. January brings Colombo's driest and coolest period — 25–31°C with lower humidity than other months. This is still a heat challenge for non-acclimatised runners, but the ocean breeze and the beauty of the Indian Ocean at dawn make it worthwhile. Sri Lanka's extraordinary hospitality culture means spectators and volunteers are exceptionally welcoming.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
24–30°C
Humidity
65–75%
Conditions
Sri Lankan dry season — warm with cooling ocean breeze
Wind
15–25 km/h northeast monsoon
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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