IT'S TIME FOR BANGLADESH
Lace up for the most vibrant, high-energy running event in Bangladesh. Every stride supports career guidance for students and vocational classes for underprivileged children.
CHOOSE YOUR ENDURANCE GOAL
From fast-paced timed circuits to full-endurance tracks, find the category that fits your training. Your entry fee directly empowers underprivileged youth in Bangladesh through vocational schooling.
Ex Country International Half Marathon 2026
Bangladesh, the wait is over. The 2nd Edition of the Ex Country International Half Marathon is BACK — and this time, we’re not just running Bangladesh. We’re Running the World.
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Ex Country Chattogram Marathon 2026
Run the Bay. Move the World. Are you ready? The spirit of the port city is rising once again — the Ex Country Chattogram Marathon 2026 is here, bigger, bolder, and more beautiful.
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EMPOWERING YOUTH, SHAPING FUTURES
Country Maker is a premier Youth and Skill Development Platform dedicated to equipping minds with practical skillsets for a sustainable tomorrow. Through the 2026 Marathon, we unite fitness and collective civic responsibility.
Pillar One
Career Guidance for Students
We offer free, structured career counseling and industry audits to students from Class 8 onward, helping them discover their inherent passions, map suitable trajectories, and navigate future careers with high self-assurance.
- Specialized aptitude counseling workshops.
- Industry mapping starting from Class 8.
- Hands-on skills auditing & coaching.
Pillar Two
Vocational Education for Kids
We actively support street children and underprivileged youth by providing free vocational learning tracks. By equipping them with high-demand professional trades, we aim to break the generational cycle of poverty.
- Free trade skill school certifications.
- Basic literacy + professional lab workshops.
- Seamless integration into mainstream society.
Purpose-Driven Generation
Cultivate a generation of highly skilled, self-confident, and purpose-driven youth in Bangladesh.
Guarantee Equal Access
Guarantee access to quality vocational education and practical skill development for underprivileged children.
Elevate Global Standing
Strengthen Bangladesh's global standing through impactful, ground-breaking educational collaborations.
THE ATHLETE NEWSROOM
Stay updated with current preparations, organizational announcements, and the immediate humanitarian impact created through the Country Maker Marathon.
Vocational Tech Lab Powered by Marathon Proceeds Set to Launch
Thanks to pre-registrations, we are thrilled to announce the acquisition of 15 new learning stations for our vocational training center in Dhaka.
Over 4,500 Runners Registered! Neon Cheer Zones Unveiled
Get ready for unmatched audio-visual bursts! We have finalized 6 high-intensity neon cheer zones along the Hatirjheel circuit.
Free Career Guidance Booths to be Placed at Marathon Expo
Students from Class 8 and above can avail free career mapping, passion counseling, and interactive skill audits during the 2-day Marathon Expo.
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