The Course Awaits
10 km along the Kumarapalayam Bypass Road (NH544) — flat, fast, and unforgettable. Starting and finishing at JKKN College Ground.
Route Map
Kumarapalayam Bypass Road, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu
Checkpoints
- Start0 km
Start / Finish
JKKN College Ground, Kumarapalayam
- Water Station2 km
Water Station 1
Bypass entry checkpoint — Kumarapalayam Bypass Road
- Waypoint3.5 km
Kaliyamman Temple Waypoint
Kaliyamman Temple landmark on the bypass
- Medical Point5 km
Medical Station / Midpoint
Turnaround point — midway on the bypass road
- Water Station7 km
Water Station 2
Pallipalayam Corner — return leg
- Water Station8.5 km
Water Station 3
Final water stop before the finish
- Finish10 km
Finish Line
JKKN College Ground — cross the line!
Elevation Profile
Kumarapalayam Bypass Road — Relatively Flat Course
Estimated Finish Times
| Category | Est. Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| 10K Elite | 45-55 min | 4:30-5:30 /km |
| 10K Open | 55-90 min | 5:30-9:00 /km |
| 5K School | 25-45 min | 5:00-9:00 /km |
| 5K Open | 25-50 min | 5:00-10:00 /km |
Venue
JKKN College Ground, Kumarapalayam
Start Time
6:00 AM — Start and finish at the same location
Course Description
The KBM Marathon 2.0 course begins and ends at the JKKN College Ground, Kumarapalayam. Runners head out along the Kumarapalayam Bypass Road (NH544) — a wide, well-maintained highway bypass that offers excellent running conditions.
The route is an out-and-back format: runners reach the turnaround at the 5 km mark near the midpoint of the bypass before returning to the finish line. Along the way you will pass landmarks including Kaliyamman Temple and Pallipalayam Corner.
The bypass road is relatively flat with only gentle undulations, making this an ideal course for both first-time runners and those chasing personal records. Marshals will be positioned at all key junctions to ensure runner safety.