Patnitop Marathon 2025
India’s Most Beautiful Hill Race

Promoted by IRONMAN Athlete – Kapil Arora

Welcome to Patnitop

Nestled in the Shivalik belt of the majestic Himalayas, Patnitop is Jammu & Kashmir’s most beloved hill resort. Located in Udhampur at an altitude of 2,024 meters, this stunning destination is surrounded by lush meadows and dense forests of Deodar (Cedar) and Kail (Blue Pine).

Just a stone’s throw from the tranquil Chenab River, the region offers spectacular views of the Chenab basin and the Pir Panjal range, making it the perfect backdrop for a serene yet challenging hill marathon.

Looking for peace and blessings? Don’t forget to visit the beautifully located Nag Mandir in nearby Karlah village.

Event Details

Event Name: Patnitop Marathon – India’s Most Beautiful Hill Race
Date: Sunday, 25th May 2025

Race Categories & Start Times

Timed Races:

• Half Marathon (21.1 km) – Starts at 06:00 AM
• 10 km Race – Starts at 06:30 AM
• 5 km Race – Starts at 07:00 AM

Non-Competitive:

• Great Patnitop Hill Walkathon (5 km) – Starts at 07:10 AM

Participation Criteria

Minimum Age Requirements:

• 21.1 km Half Marathon – 10 years & above
• 10 km Competitive – 10 years & above
• 5 km Competitive – 10 years & above
• 5 km Walkathon (Non-competitive) – 4 years & above

Competitive Age Categories (Male & Female):

• 18–35 years
• 35–45 years
• 45–55 years
• 55+ years

Note: The Walkathon is a non-competitive category and will not have any prizes or age divisions.

All Participants Will Receive:

• Official Patnitop Marathon T-shirt
• Finisher’s Medal
• Post-race Breakfast
• Sports Drink & Hydration Support
• Race Day Photos
• Digital Certificate

Prizes

Top 3 finishers in each age category (for 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km timed races) will receive cash prizes.
Prizes will be distributed within 60 days post-event.

Race Day Guidelines

• No spot registration allowed
• Bib must be worn to enter the venue
• No participant will be allowed without a valid Bib
• Hydration points will be available on the route
• Ensure you're medically fit to participate
• Ambulance and paramedical team available for emergencies
• Volunteers will assist for general support

Disqualification Rules

Participants will be disqualified if found guilty of:

• Running under another person's Bib
• Using multiple Bibs (proxy/Bib mules)
• Providing false information (especially DOB)
• Short-cutting or deviating from the course
• Being disqualified by other national/international events
• Violating any event rules mentioned above

Have Questions?
Reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected]