Patnitop Marathon 6.0

K.A. Sports and Events, a company promoted by IRONMAN Athlete Kapil Arora, presents Patnitop Marathon - India's Most Beautiful Hill Race.

About the Venue

Patnitop, by far the most popular of J&K’s hill resorts, is a hilltop tourist location in Udhampur, situated on a plateau in the Shivalik belt of the Himalayas. Patnitop sits at an altitude of 2024 metres. The river Chenab flows in close proximity to this location. It comprises several meadows enveloped by thick forests of Deodar (Cedar) and Kail (Blue Pine) trees and affords peaceful walks amidst conifer groves, beautiful spots for enjoyable picnics and breath-taking views of the Chenab basin and the Pir Panjal range beyond. For solace, one can visit the beautifully located Nag Mandir at Karlah village.

Event Details

• Event Name: Patnitop Marathon - India’s Most Beautiful Hill Race
• Date: Sunday, 31st May, 2026

Age Requirements

• Competitive Races (21.1km Half Marathon, 10km, 5km): All athletes must be 10 years or older on race day.
• 5km Non-Competitive Walkathon: Starting age is 2 years.

Race Timings

• 50km (Ultra Marathon): Starts at 5:30 AM
• 21.1km Half Marathon (Competitive): Starts at 06:30 AM
• 10km (Competitive): Starts at 06:45 AM
• 5km (Non-Competitive): Starts at 7:00 AM
• 5km Walkathon (Non-Competitive): Starts at 7:10 AM

Race Categories (Competitive)

Age-wise categories for Male and Female:

• 18 - Under 35 Years
• 35 - Under 45 Years
• 45 - Under 55 Years
• 55 - Under 65 Years

Inclusions

Each participant will be provided with:

• Race Day Official T-shirt
• Finisher's Medal
• Breakfast after the race
• Sports Drink and Hydration on Race Day
• Race Day Photos
• Digital Certificate

Awards

The top 3 winners in each age category will be provided with winner's trophies.

Race Day Guidelines

• No spot registration is allowed.
• Please wear your BIB while entering the venue.
• Any participant without a valid BIB number will not be allowed.
• Hydration will be provided at the venue.
• Please ensure that you are fit to Run/Walk on race day.
• An Ambulance and Paramedical Team will be available for the security and safety of all participants.
• Volunteers will be available for general guidance.

Disqualification Rules

The Patnitop Marathon believes in adhering to strict guidelines. Non-adherence to the below-mentioned can lead to participant disqualification:

• Impersonation, running with BIBs under which participants are not registered.
• Proxy Running, i.e., running with more than one BIB (BIB mules).
• False Entries, submitting wrong data, especially concerning Date of Birth.
• Deviating and cutting the course.
• Has been disqualified by other Event Organizers in India or National and International Bodies.
• Registrants found violating any of the above will be disqualified.

Contact

For any queries, please send an email to kasportsandevents@gmail.com.