SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY SIKKIM SOLDIERATHON 3.0 – 2026

SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY SIKKIM SOLDIERATHON 3.0 – 2026

The Sikkim Manipal University Sikkim Soldierathon 3.0 is scheduled for Sunday, 29 November 2026, at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim. Organized by the Indian Army and managed by SkyAim Events, the event brings together serving personnel, veterans, students, civilians and running enthusiasts to honour the courage and sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. 

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Venue: Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim
Organizer: Indian Army
Managed By: SkyAim Events
Categories: 21K, 10K, 5K, 1K
Event Type: Road Running Event
Focus: Fitness, Patriotism & Armed Forces Welfare

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

21K Half Marathon

Distance: 21 KM
Registration Fee:  Defence personnel: 800 ; Civil Citizens: 999
Format: Timed
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Flag-off: 5:30 AM
Cut-off: 4 Hours

10K Challenge Run

Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee:  Defence personnel: 600 ; Civil Citizens: 800
Format: Timed
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Flag-off: 6:00 AM
Cut-off: 2 Hours

5K Open Run

Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee:  Defence personnel: 500 ; Civil Citizens: 600
Format: Non-Timed
Minimum Age: 12 Years
Flag-off: 6:30 AM
Cut-off: 1 Hour

1K Fun / Family Run

Distance: 1 KM
Registration Fee:  Defence personnel: 400 ; Civil Citizens: 500
Format: Non-Competitive
Eligibility: Open to All
Flag-off: 7:00 AM

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

Venue Opens: 4:00 AM
Ceremony & Salute: 5:15 AM
21K Flag-off: 5:30 AM
10K Flag-off: 6:00 AM
5K Flag-off: 6:30 AM
3K Flag-off: 7:00 AM
Prize Distribution: 9:30 AM

START & FINISH POINT

Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Race BIB with Timing Chip
Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal for 21K and 10K
Digital Finisher Certificate
Post-Race Refreshments

TIMING & RESULTS

21K and 10K are chip-timed categories.
5K is non-timed.
3K is a non-competitive fun run.

AGE CATEGORIES

21K: 18 Years & Above
10K: 16 Years & Above
5K: 12 Years & Above
3K: Open to All

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

Date: Yet to be confirmed
Time: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Venue: Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim
No BIB distribution on race day.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Special recognition for serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans
Awards for the oldest and youngest finishers
Category-wise prize details: Yet to be confirmed

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans, civilians, students, families and running enthusiasts can participate according to the minimum age requirements for their chosen category.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Honour the courage and sacrifice of India's Armed Forces
Experience a Himalayan running event in Gangtok
Challenge yourself across multiple distances
Promote fitness, unity and national pride

ORGANIZER

Indian Army
Managed by SkyAim Events

CONTACT DETAILS

Phone: +91 89684 43694
Email: Sikkim.Soldierathon@skyaimevents.com

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

The event is scheduled for 29 November 2026. Participants are advised to report at least 45 minutes before their category's flag-off and carry valid photo identification and registration confirmation for BIB collection. Group and corporate entries of 10 or more runners are eligible for a 10% discount, subject to organizer terms.