Runners
Distances, cut-offs, the course and race-morning logistics, all checked against the organisers’ own pages.
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The race around Dal Lake, explained clearly. Plus where to stay, how to get here and what to do once you have crossed the line.
The race in brief
Two distances on an AIMS-certified course that starts and finishes at Polo View, with about 960 metres of climbing along the way.
| Race | Distance | Cut-off | Entry fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full marathon | 42.195 km | 7 hours | ₹2,200 | 18 and over |
| Half marathon | 21.0975 km | 3 hours | ₹1,800 | 18 and over |
- Start and finish
- Polo View, Srinagar
- Terrain
- A mix of flat and hilly sections, about 960 m of elevation gain
- Kit collection
- 22–24 October 2026, 10:00 to 17:00
- Start times
- To be announced by the organisers before race day
Registration happens only on the official event site. Facts checked on 14 October 2026.
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Travellers and supporters
Where to stay in Srinagar, how to get here, and how to spend the days around the race.
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A course around Dal Lake
From Polo View the route takes in Dal Lake, Boulevard Drive, Nishat Garden and Hazratbal, under the Zabarwan Range, as the chinar trees turn.
Route, distance and elevationLandmarks named by the organisers. The running order has not been published.
- Dal Lake
- Zabarwan Range
- Sri Shankaracharya Temple
- Pari Mahal
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Nishat Garden
- Shalimar Bagh
- Chashma Shahi
- Naseem Bagh
- Nagin Bagh
- Tulip Garden
- SKICC
- Lal Chowk
- Zero Bridge
- River Jhelum
Race week at a glance
22–24 Oct
Expo and kit collection
Indoor Hall, Polo Ground, Srinagar, 10:00 to 17:00. Bring your registration confirmation and a valid government photo ID.
25 Oct
Race day
Full and half marathon from Polo View. Start times are announced by the organisers.
After
Stay a little longer
A shikara on Dal Lake, the Mughal gardens, or a day in Gulmarg or Pahalgam.
Things to do after the race
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