IK.A. Sports and events - a Company Promoted by IRONMAN Athlete Kapil Arora  -Presents Patnitop Marathon - India's Most Beautiful Hill Race

Patni top: 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;

Patni top 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.

REGISTRATION AND EVENT DETAILS

Event Name: Patnitop  Marathon - India’s Most Beautiful Hill Race

DATE - Sunday, 31st May 2026

Minimum Age: All athletes must be 18 years and older for 50k Ultra Marathon, 21.1km Half Marathon and 10km competitive Race. For 5km Competitive race - Starting age is 10 Years.

RACE TIMINGS Race– Start Time (Will be notified in due course)

• Ultra Marathon - 50km (Timed race) 
• Half Marathon 21.1k (Timed Race)
• 10 Km Starts at (Timed Race) 
• 5km (Timed Race) 

Competitive ( 50km, 21.1km ,10km and 5km ) Age-wise Race Categories – Male and Female

18- Under 35Years

35- Under 45 Years

45- Under 55 Years

55++

Follow our Instagram handle for all race updates and participant communication: https://www.instagram.com/patnitopmarathon

Each Participant will be provided -

1) Race Day Official T-shirt

2) Finishers Medal

3) Breakfast after the race

4) Sports Drink and Hydration on the Race Day

5) Race Day Photos 

6) Digital Certificate 

The top  3 winners in each age category for 50km,  21.1km , 10km and 5km Category will be Given Winners Trophies.

Refund & Cancellation:
All Marathon entries for all categories ( 50km, 21.1km,10km, 5km and 5km Walkaathon) are Non-Refundable and NON - Transferable

RACE DAY Dos and Don'ts:

1) No Spot registration is allowed

2) Please wear your BIB while entering the venue

3) Any participant without a Valid BIB number will not be allowed

4) Hydration will be provided at the venue

5) Please ensure that you are fit to Run /Walk on the race day

6) We have provided The Ambulance and Paramedical Team for Security and safety of all participants

7) Volunteers will be available for General Guidance.

Results Authentication Services

The Patnitop Marathon 2026 believes in adhering to strict guidelines

to be followed. Hence please note that non-adherence to the below-

mentioned can lead to participants' disqualification.

A)  Impersonation, Running with BIBs under which they are not registered

B) Proxy Running, i.e. running with more than one BIB (BIB mules)

C) False Entries, Submitting wrong data, especially concerning Date of Birth

D) Deviating and Cutting the Course

E) Has been disqualified by other Event Organizers in India or National and International Bodies

F) Registrants found violating any of the above will be disqualified.

For any Queries? Please send email to kasportsandevents@gmail.com