Twelve Nakshikantha Marathon 2026 Driven by Morris Garage (MG)
A heritage run inspired by the nakshi kantha quilt. 1,400+ runners, from first-timers to veterans, ran Hatirjheel through the rain on 28 August 2026.
- Date
- Fri 28 Aug 202605:30–11:30
- Venue
- Hatirjheel AmphitheaterDhaka
By the numbers
- Runners
- 1400
- Finishers
- 1394
- Distances
- 3
- Volunteers
- 140
Recap
More than 1,400 runners lined up at Hatirjheel on the morning of 28 August, and they kept running when the rain came down. Families ran with the flag, veterans took the red carpet to the finish line, and a young champion shared the prize-giving stage with a veteran runner.
Registration filled fast, with 644 runners signing up in the first two hours. On race day, the NSU'ers flashmob took over the amphitheatre stage, artist Morshed Mishu's giant Messi mural covered the amphitheatre steps, and every finisher went home with the Nakshikantha medal.
Sports Minister Aminul Haque joined us as Chief Guest. Jamuna TV and online news portals covered the day, and the event reached around 10 million people online. Thank you to our 22 brand and media partners, led by title partner Twelve Clothing and MG, and to every runner and volunteer who made it happen.
Next up: Ashtabarna Marathon 2026, on 27 November 2026 at Hatirjheel.
About
Twelve Nakshikantha Marathon 2026, Driven by MG, was a mass-participation run held on 28 August 2026 at the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre and lakefront in Dhaka, organised by Run NSU'ers and The World Challenger.
The run was built around the nakshi kantha, the hand-embroidered quilt that Bengali families have stitched and passed down for generations. Runners wore the official Nakshikantha jersey, and finishers received the Nakshikantha medal, the sixth in our collectible medal series.
There were three distances, up to 15K, on the lakefront course, and anyone could enter, from school-age runners and families to first-timers and veterans.
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Frequently asked questions
When and where was Nakshikantha Marathon 2026 held?
On 28 August 2026, at the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre and lakefront in Dhaka.
Who organised it?
Run NSU'ers and The World Challenger. Twelve Clothing was the title partner and the event was Driven by MG (Morris Garages), with 22 brand and media partners in total.
What distances were there?
Three distances: 2K, 7.5K and 15K.
How many runners took part?
More than 1,400 runners, from school-age runners and families to veterans. 644 of them registered within the first two hours of registration opening.
What did finishers receive?
Every finisher received the Nakshikantha finisher medal, the sixth medal in our collectible series. Runners also wore the official Nakshikantha race jersey.
Why is it called Nakshikantha?
Nakshikantha is the traditional hand-embroidered quilt of Bengal. The run's jersey and medal were designed around it.
Is there another run coming up?
Yes. Ashtabarna Marathon 2026 takes place on 27 November 2026 at Hatirjheel, Dhaka, with 3,000 runners across 2K, 7.5K and 15K. Follow our pages for registration updates.
How do I contact the organisers?
Email worldchallenger.events@gmail.com, call +880 1886693456 or +880 1316110209, or message us on Instagram at instagram.com/run_nsuers.
