The Lipton Bangalore International Marathon on May 15, the first such international event in the city of an unprecedented scale, is all set to be staged on May 15, 2005. Encapsulating the highest standards of sportsmanship, grit and resilience, the Marathon will see participants from several top international and national marathon runners, besides active participation from the lively Bangaloreans.

The 42.195 km marathon, the 21.1 km half marathon and the 7 km Celebration Run, would be run across the city. It would be flagged off from the Kanteerava Stadium at 6.00 AM and would make its way around, touching key Bangalore landmarks such as Vidhana Soudha, MG Road, Cubbon Park, GPO, High Court and Central Library before culminating at the Kanteerava Stadium.

The event is truly international, being held as per global standards for marathons. For instance, Mr. Bob Braid, an international class A rated measurer for events such as the Olympics inspected the race route to certify it at par with international norms.