Satara Hill Half Marathon 2026

🌄 About the Event 

The Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) is a premier long-distance running event in India, held annually in the picturesque city of Satara. Known for its challenging elevation profile and breathtaking views of the Western Ghats, SHHM attracts elite runners, amateur athletes, and fitness enthusiasts from across the country.

With a strong focus on endurance, discipline, and community spirit, SHHM offers a unique racing experience that tests both physical strength and mental resilience. The event is professionally organized by the Satara Runners’ Foundation and features strict timing systems, categorized medal achievements, and competitive prize structures.

Whether you're aiming for a personal best or chasing podium finishes, SHHM delivers one of the most rewarding hill-running experiences in India.

📅 Event Overview

The Satara Hill Half Marathon 2026 (SHHM 2026) is one of India’s most iconic hill races, blending endurance running with the scenic beauty of the Western Ghats.

Event Date: 6 September 2026

Flag-off Time: 6:30 AM

Reporting Time: 5:30 AM

Location: Police Parade Ground, Satara, Maharashtra, India

Organized by: Satara Runners’ Foundation

📝 Registration Details

Registration Status: Step 1 Open (Extended)

Last Date: 10 April 2026 (12 PM)

Support Email: support@runsatara.com

👥 Age Categories

Understanding the age group classification for SHHM 2026 is essential for race eligibility, ranking, and prize distribution. All categories are determined based on the runner’s age as of 6 September 2026. 

📊 SHHM 2026 Age Group Categories & Date of Birth Criteria

•Open Category (16+ Years): Born on or before 6 September 2010 

•30–34 Years: Born between 7 September 1991 and 6 September 1996 

•35–39 Years: Born between 7 September 1986 and 6 September 1991 

•40–44 Years: Born between 7 September 1981 and 6 September 1986 

•45–49 Years: Born between 7 September 1976 and 6 September 1981 

•50–54 Years: Born between 7 September 1971 and 6 September 1976 

•55–59 Years: Born between 7 September 1966 and 6 September 1971 

•60–64 Years: Born between 7 September 1961 and 6 September 1966 

•65–69 Years: Born between 7 September 1956 and 6 September 1961 

•70–74 Years: Born between 7 September 1951 and 6 September 1956 

•75+ Years: Born on or before 6 September 1951

⚠️ No prize money for international athletes.

💰 Prize Money Structure

🏆 Open Category

•Top 3 Indian finishers win Open category prizes

🏅 Age Category (30+ onwards)

Each category (Men & Women):

•🥇 1st Prize: ₹15,000

•🥈 2nd Prize: ₹10,000

•🥉 3rd Prize: ₹7,000

Total per category: ₹32,000

👉 You can win both Open + Age Category prize if you place in both.

⏱ Timing & Rules

•All results based on Chip Time (NOT Gun Time)

•Mandatory:

       °Bib timing verification

       °Identity & age proof

       °No bib swapping (strict disqualification)

⚠️ Important Race Rules

•Bib must be visible at all times

•No participation with another runner’s bib

•Winners may need to verify identity before prize claim

•Organizer’s decision is final

⏱️ SHHM 2026 Medal Categories & Cut-Off Times 

🥇 Hill Champion: Finish time under 2 hours 

🥈 Hill Conqueror: Finish time under 2 hours 30 minutes 

🥉 Hill Challenger: Finish time under 4 hours

 🚫 Important: No finisher medal will be awarded for timings exceeding 4 hours.

👉 Good news: Timing starts when YOU cross the start mat — not gun time.

🎖 Special Medal

•5-Time Finisher Medal (since 2016)

•Dedicated to veteran runner Shankar Natha Pawar (96 yrs)

📍 Race & Expo Details

🏁 Race Venue

•Police Parade Ground, Satara

🎽 Bib & Kit Collection (Expo)

•Venue: Abhaysinhraje Sanskrutik Bhavan, Shendre, Satara

•Dates: 4 & 5 September 2026

     ° Day 1 : 12 PM – 7 PM

     ° Day 2 : 10 AM – 6 PM

👉 Someone else can collect your kit with:

•Authorization form

•Your confirmation email

•ID proof copy

📧 Contact Details

📩 Registration Support

•support@runsatara.com

📩 General Queries

•contact@runsatara.com

🏢 Office Address

SRF Office, Gulmohar Plaza

Radhika Road, Satara – 415001