Srinagar, Jul 11: The third edition of the Kashmir Marathon is all set to be organised in Srinagar on October 25, 2026, with authorities keeping registration open for athletes from across the globe, including India, to participate in the full and half marathon events.
The event, being organised by the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, aims to promote sports tourism and showcase the Valley’s scenic landscape. The marathon will feature two race categories: a 42.195-km Full Marathon and a 21.0975-km Half Marathon. Participation in both races is open to individuals aged 18 years and above.
According to details available on the website, the registration fee has been fixed at Rs 2,200 for the Full Marathon and Rs 1,800 for the Half Marathon. Registration will be completed online through a three-step process comprising sign-up, payment, and confirmation.
The full marathon route will take runners through several of Srinagar’s iconic landmarks, including Polo View, Zero Bridge, SKICC, Royal Springs Golf Course, Pari Mahal, Chashma Shahi, Tulip Garden, Zabarwan Hills, Nishat Garden, Dal Lake, Hazratbal Shrine, Naseem Bagh, and Shalimar Garden, before returning to the finish point.
The half marathon will also pass through prominent tourist destinations such as Dal Lake, Nishat Garden, Zabarwan Hills, Tulip Garden, Pari Mahal, Royal Springs Golf Course, SKICC, Shankaracharya Temple, Zero Bridge, and Lal Chowk, offering participants a scenic run along Srinagar’s lakeside and boulevard roads.
Organisers have announced a substantial prize pool across overall and age-group categories for both men and women. In the Full Marathon overall category, the first-place winners in both men’s and women’s sections will receive Rs 25 lakh, while second, third, fourth, and fifth-place finishers will receive Rs 20 lakh, Rs 18 lakh, Rs 15 lakh, and Rs 12 lakh, respectively.
Separate prizes have been announced in the 18–35 years, 36–49 years, and above 50 years categories. Winners in each age group will receive Rs 1 lakh, while second and third-place finishers will receive Rs 75,000 and Rs 50,000, respectively.
For the Half Marathon, identical prize money has been announced for both men and women, with Rs 15 lakh for the winner, Rs 12 lakh for the runner-up, Rs 9 lakh for third place, Rs 6 lakh for fourth place, and Rs 3 lakh for fifth place. In age-group categories, winners will receive Rs 75,000, with second and third places carrying cash awards of Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000, respectively.
The Kashmir Marathon has emerged as one of Jammu and Kashmir’s flagship sporting events, combining competitive long-distance running with the promotion of tourism and the Valley’s natural beauty.
