MATA JAYANTI HILLS MARATHON 2026

The Mata Jayanti Hills Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026, at Shiv Mandir, Jayanti Majri, Mohali, Punjab, near New Chandigarh and PGI. Organized by Chandigarh Distance Runners (CDR), the event takes runners through the challenging terrain of the Jayanti Devi Hills and Shivalik Hills, including elevated trails, roads and rural green zones.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Venue: Shiv Mandir, Jayanti Majri, Mohali, Punjab
Location: New Chandigarh, near PGI
Start Time: 5:30 AM
Organizer: Chandigarh Distance Runners (CDR)
Categories: 21K Half Marathon | 10K Timed Run | 5K Fun Run
Terrain: Hilly and elevated terrain
Route: Villages, hills, trails and green zones
Race Type: Timed and non-timed categories

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

21K HALF MARATHON

Distance: 21.097 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,190*
Format: Timed Run
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Age Categories: 18–35, 36–45, 46–55, 56–65, 66+ Years

The 21K is the flagship challenge of the event, taking runners through the elevated and hilly terrain around Jayanti Majri.

10K TIMED RUN

Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹840*
Format: Timed Run
Minimum Age: 14 Years
Age Categories: 14–35, 36–45, 46–55, 56–65, 66+ Years

The 10K Timed Run provides a challenging middle-distance race through the scenic hill and village route.

5K FUN RUN

Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹560*
Format: Non-Timed Fun Run
Age Eligibility: No specific age qualification/category

The 5K Fun Run is designed for participants who want to enjoy the hills, scenery and community atmosphere without competitive timing.

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

21K Half Marathon: ₹1275
10K Timed Run: ₹900
5K Fun Run: ₹600

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

5:30 AM: Event start

Detailed category-wise flag-off timings are yet to be separately published.

AGE CATEGORIES

21K Timed Run – Minimum Age 18

18–35 Years
36–45 Years
46–55 Years
56–65 Years
66 Years & Above

10K Timed Run – Minimum Age 14

14–35 Years
36–45 Years
46–55 Years
56–65 Years
66 Years & Above

5K Fun Run

No specific age qualification or age-category classification.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Dry-Fit Quality T-Shirt
Special Finisher Medal
E-Certificate
Hot & Nutritious Breakfast
Pre-Run Hydration
Post-Run Hydration
Online Results for Timed Categories
Zumba Warm-Up
Post-Run Live DJ & Bhangra Entertainment

RACE-DAY EXPERIENCE

The marathon takes participants into the Jayanti Devi Hills, part of the mountainous Shivalik Hills range.

The route combines elevated trails and roads with remote villages and green zones. Organizers describe the route as traffic- and pollution-free, giving runners a different experience from conventional city road races.

ROUTE & TERRAIN

Terrain: Hilly / elevated
Landscape: Shivalik Hills, villages and green zones
Route Character: Trails and roads
Traffic: Advertised as traffic-free
Pollution: Advertised as pollution-free

PURPOSE OF THE EVENT

The event combines running with a broader fitness-awareness initiative in the rural areas of Punjab.

Participants also run around the historic Mata Jayanti Devi Temple, described by the organizers as approximately 550 years old, while experiencing the surrounding rural landscape.

TIMING & RESULTS

21K: Timed
10K: Timed
5K: Non-Timed

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

BIB Collection Date: Yet to be announced
BIB Collection Venue: Yet to be announced
BIB Collection Timings: Yet to be announced

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The event features age-category recognition for the 21K and 10K timed categories.

ENTERTAINMENT

The event includes a fitness and entertainment experience alongside the races.

Zumba Warm-Up
Live DJ
Bhangra Entertainment
Post-Run Celebration
Family-Friendly Atmosphere

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The event is suitable for:

Experienced Runners
Half-Marathon Runners
10K Runners
Fitness Enthusiasts
Trail & Hill Running Enthusiasts
Families & Recreational Runners
First-Time 5K Participants

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Experience a running event through the Shivalik Hills.

Choose between 21K, 10K and 5K.

Run through rural villages and green zones around Jayanti Majri.

Challenge yourself on an elevated and hilly route.

Receive a T-shirt, special finisher medal and e-certificate.

Enjoy breakfast, hydration, Zumba, DJ and Bhangra entertainment.

ORGANIZER

Chandigarh Distance Runners (CDR)

CDR organizes running events in and around Chandigarh and Punjab, including the Mata Jayanti Hills Marathon.