FAQ

Every lap of the 5 km loop starts on the hour. You have 60 minutes to finish it. Whatever is left of the hour is rest time, then the bell rings and the next lap begins. Your category sets how many laps you run: 5, 8 or 10.

You rest at the race village for the remaining 25 minutes, then start the next lap with everyone else when the bell rings. You cannot start early.

Your race ends there. Your result shows the laps you completed, but you are not counted as a finisher.

By total running time: the sum of your lap times, not counting rest. The lowest total wins. If two runners tie, the faster final lap ranks higher.

To make the cut-off you need to run each 5 km within 60 minutes, which is 12 minutes per km. To leave yourself time to eat and rest, aim for 35 to 45 minutes per lap.

Not on race day. Before the event you can move to a shorter category, or to a longer one if places are available and you meet its eligibility (you pay the difference). See cancellations and changes.

Pricing announced soon

Entry fees will be announced soon, with an early-bird offer for the first 100 registrations. Keep an eye on the Entry & fees page.

You must be 18 or older on 6 February 2027.

A finish certificate or official result link from the previous 12 months: a 10K for the 25K, or a half marathon for the 40K and 50K. You add it during registration.

The top three women and top three men in each category receive a special memento, to be revealed closer to race day.

Cancel by 15 December 2026 and you get 90% of your entry fee back. After that there are no refunds. Places cannot be transferred to another runner. See the refund policy.

Yes, for clubs and groups of 10 or more. Write to hello@goatadvindia.com.

At the race venue on Friday 5 February, 4 to 8 pm, or Saturday 6 February, 10 am to 1:30 pm. Bring photo ID and your mandatory kit. The exact location will be in the race guide.

Water, electrolytes, fruit and snacks every lap, hot food after 9 pm, toilets, a medical tent, a drop-bag area and a crew zone. See race village and aid.

Yes. One crew member per runner can help you inside the crew zone at the race village. There is no crew support out on the loop.

Only partly, by streetlights and houses. A headlamp is mandatory from the 6 pm laps onwards.

Expect around 30 to 32 °C at 3 pm, easing to the mid 20s °C overnight, with high humidity.

It is a cup-free race, to keep plastic off the island. Bring a reusable cup or bottle of at least 150 ml.

Fly into Thiruvananthapuram (about 90 km) or Kochi (about 140 km), or take a train to Kollam Junction (about 25 km). See getting there.

Island homestays are closest but limited. Kollam town has more choice and is about 45 minutes away. Partner stays are coming soon on the travel page.

Parking on the island is limited. Shuttle plans are coming soon.