The fifth edition of KIMSHEALTH DBM 2026 (DESINGANAD BACKWATERS MARATHON) is primarily conducted with the aim of improving the mental health of individuals - which will bring down the suicide tendency among people. It is a proven fact that people with strong mental health are leading a happy life and are strong enough to handle difficult situations in life. With this object in mind this year’s DBM carry the slogan “Arise, Awake, AIign your mind” - regular physical activity leads to a healthy body and a healthy mind - which can definitely bring down the menace of the increasing suicide tendency -specially among the younger generation. Let us together bring in the culture to a healthy life style and thereby a healthy mind

Flag-off Timings (by category):

Half Marathon (HM): 4:30 AM

10 KM: 5:15 AM

3 KM: 7:00 AM

Age Categories (Male & Female):

Up to 39 years

40 to 54 years

55 to 64 years

65 years and above

(Applicable for All Age Categories and Genders of the participants of Half Marathon and 10 KM Only)

Half Marathon

1st Prize: ₹10,000/-

2nd Prize: ₹5,000/-

3rd Prize: ₹3,000/-

10 KM Race

1st Prize: ₹5,000/-

2nd Prize: ₹3,000/-

3rd Prize: ₹2,000/-

The venue for the Desinganad Backwaters Marathon (DBM) 2026 –5th Edition will be Asramam Ground, Kollam, Kerala. The Asramam ground is located at 1.5 Kms from Kollam Railway Station and just one Kilometre away from the KSRTC Bus stand, Kollam. The nearest airport is Trivandrum which is around 70 Kms away. The venue is inclusive of a participant’s area, baggage counter, first-aid, physiotherapy unit, toilet facilities, a stage for live after-event music, drinking water facilities, ambulances on standby, BreakFast Counters etc. The event also seeks to promote good health & wellness across the state & provide an opportunity for beginners and seasoned runners to come together to celebrate running.