About Colombo Marathon

Held under the theme “Steps for Peace and Humanity,” Colombo Marathon 2026 is a premier international running event dedicated to promoting peace, unity, humanity, and healthy living through sport. By bringing together local and international participants, the marathon serves as a platform to foster mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation among people from diverse cultures, nations, and communities. It aims to demonstrate the power of sport in uniting people around a common purpose while celebrating the universal values of peace, friendship, and humanity.

The event also seeks to position Sri Lanka as a leading sports and tourism destination, showcasing the country’s natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, traditions, and renowned hospitality to a global audience. Through this initiative, Colombo Marathon 2026 aims to contribute to the growth of the tourism industry while strengthening Sri Lanka’s positive international image and promoting cultural exchange among participants from around the world.

Organized by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Colombo Marathon 2026 welcomes children, recreational runners, elite athletes, schools, sports clubs, and international participants across multiple race categories. With every step taken, the event encourages friendship, social harmony, healthy lifestyles, and a shared commitment to building a more peaceful and inclusive future.

Through its theme, “Steps for Peace and Humanity,” the marathon aspires to go beyond competition and become a movement that connects people across borders, strengthens bonds among communities, promotes human values, and inspires collective action towards a more compassionate, united, and peaceful world.