19th LSR Colombo Marathon

Tourism in Sri Lanka has reemerged as a growing force for the country’s economy with increased arrivals since normalcy was restored in the country

In this background Lanka Sportreizen being a pioneer in organizing Water & Nature based Sports Activities with the objective of further boosting the image of Sri Lanka as a destination for Recreational Activities, which has an unblemished record over the past three decades for organizing and conducting unique Events has decided to revive its Event Programme ...

Going down memory lane some of the Events we have authored include the “Sri Lanka T-Cup”- Road Cycling Race, “Rumble in the Jungle” – Mountain Biking Challenge, “Vittel Amazon” Adventure Challenge, “WQS Surfing with the Australian Surfing Professionals”,” Sri Lankan Golf Classic” etc… in addition to the LSR Colombo Marathon

We firmly believe that by providing opportunities for such activities in Sri Lanka, the country could be positioned as a paradise for Recreational Activities in view of the peaceful atmosphere that is prevalent in Sri Lanka.

It was with this objective that in 1998 the LSR International Marathon was introduced in Galle, which has developed progressively over the last 18 Editions had become a major Event in the Sports Calendar in ASIA. It is the only International Marathon in Sri Lanka registered with the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), the governing body for Long Distance Running at World Athletics (formerly IAAF) and been awarded the Voting rights at the AIMS World Congress being amongst its 158 Voting Members representing 434 Races in the World.

This year’s Event – the 19th Edition of the series, is scheduled to be held on Sunday the 05th of October 2025 in Colombo, the Commercial Capital of Sri Lanka after a lapse of 06 years. The organisers, Lanka Sportreizen, anticipates that there will be approximately 2,000 Runners with more than at least 200 Foreigners from around the world taking part in different categories of Races which will create an important milestone in the Sri Lankan Sports History. It is heartening to note that already there are more than 100 Foreign Athletes who have registered for the Event under different Categories from 29 Countries

Main Objectives of the Event

To boost further the image of Sri Lanka as a safe and secure Tourist Destination where people live in harmony.

To promote Sri Lanka as an ideal destination for Recreational Activities.

To foster the habit of participation in similar Events among the School Children and the youth of the country.

To unearth the talent of the Sri Lankans by providing an opportunity to run alongside International Runners.

To introduce the “Fun Running” culture to the Sri Lankan society and thereby to promote the concept – “Healthy Society.”

The Event will be starting at 6.00 am in close proximity to the BMICH Colombo 07. The Route is from Bauddhaloka Mw., proceeding towards the Negombo Beach Park via Borella, Dematagoda, Peliyagoda, Wattala along the Hamilton Canal, Pamunugama, Thalahena, Pitipana & Doowa.

This Event is supported by the Ministry of Sports, Ministry of Tourism, the Western Provincial Council, Negombo Municipal Council and other relevant Municipal Councils, relevant Pradeshiya Sabhas, Sri Lanka Athletics, Sri Lanka Police and Print & Electronic Media organizations.

Registration / For more information about the Event please visit;

www.colombomarathon.com

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