KDSAC • Official updates

News, winners & articles

Read announcements from Kharagpur D Star Athletic Club: race results, winner spotlights, event news, and articles for runners and the local athletics community. New posts are added here as they are published — bookmark this page or share individual story links.

Free stay and meals for outstation participants — from 9 May, 3 PM

Kharagpur D Star Athletic Club (KDSAC) is pleased to offer complimentary accommodation and food for registered participants who are travelling from outside Kharagpur for Kharagpur Mini Marathon 2026. This support is our way of welcoming runners from other towns and districts and helping them arrive rested and ready for race morning.

When you can arrive: outstation participants may check in from 9 May 2026, 3:00 PM onwards. Please plan your journey so you can reach during or after this window, and coordinate with the organising team if you need directions or reporting instructions.

Who is eligible: registered athletes coming from outside Kharagpur for the event. Bring your registration confirmation and a valid photo ID when you report. Capacity and allocation are managed by KDSAC; contact us early if you expect to use this facility so we can plan meals and bedding accordingly.

For questions about stay, reporting time, or venue details, use the contact options on our homepage or write to kharagpurdstarathleticclub@gmail.com.

Kharagpur Mini Marathon 2026 — How to download your certificate

After the event, participant and ranked certificates are issued through the official KDSAC certificate portal once your registration has been verified by the organising team. Use the same full name and date of birth you entered at registration so the system can match your record securely.

If your status is still pending, please wait for admin updates after results are finalised. Ranked athletes receive their certificate with rank and category details as soon as the results sheet is published. For any discrepancy, contact the club using the details on the homepage.

Open certificate page

Race day reporting — what every participant should know

Participants are requested to arrive at Kharagpur Sersa Stadium well before the scheduled reporting window published on the event page. Carry your registration confirmation, a valid government ID, and any medical information your coach or doctor has advised you to share with on-site medical staff.

Bib collection, warm-up zones, and baggage instructions will be announced by volunteers on the ground. Follow marshal directions at all times on the course for your safety and for accurate timing. KDSAC thanks every runner and volunteer helping make community road racing a success in Paschim Medinipur.

Event information on the homepage

Spotlight on community running in Kharagpur

This space is reserved for winner announcements, podium stories, and category highlights after each KDSAC event. When results are official, we will publish names, categories (such as Men 10 KM and Women 5 KM), and photographs from the prize distribution so fans and families can celebrate local talent.

If you are a journalist or blogger covering West Bengal athletics, you may quote this page with a link back to kdsac.in. For press enquiries, email kharagpurdstarathleticclub@gmail.com.