📅 Event Overview
The Sinhagad Epic Trail 2026 is a thrilling monsoon trail running marathon set in the breathtaking Sahyadri mountain ranges near Sinhagad Fort, Pune.
Taking place on 27 June 2026 (Saturday), this race offers an unforgettable experience through rugged terrain, dense fog, rain-soaked trails, and historic battle routes.
Runners will navigate through the legendary valleys surrounding Sinhagad, famously known as the “Lion’s Den”, where warriors like Tanhaji Malusare fought historic battles under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
📍 Event Details
•Event Name: Sinhagad Epic Trail 2026
•Date: 27 June 2026
•Day: Saturday
•Location: Atkarwadi Village, Sinhagad Fort Base, Pune
•Start Time: From 6:00 AM onwards
•Organizer: Western Ghats Running Foundation
🏁 Race Categories & Timings
🔹 11 KM – Sinhagad Half VK
•Distance: 11 KM
•Start: 6:15 AM
•Cut-off: 3 hrs 30 mins
•Elevation: +790m
•Aid Stations: 1
•ITRA Points: 0
🔹 21 KM – Half Marathon
•Distance: 22 KM
•Start: 6:10 AM
•Cut-off: 6 hrs
•Elevation: +1230m
Aid Stations: 3
•ITRA Points: 1
🔹 30 KM – Trail Challenge
•Distance: 30 KM
•Start: 6:05 AM
•Cut-off: 9 hrs
•Elevation: +1560m
•Aid Stations: 3
•ITRA Points: 2
• Intermediate Cut-off: 24 KM (12:00 PM)
🔹 42 KM – Full Marathon
•Distance: 42 KM
•Start: 6:00 AM
•Cut-off: 11 hrs
•Elevation: +2200m
•Aid Stations: 4
•ITRA Points: 2
•Intermediate Cut-off: 24 KM (12:00 PM)
🎟️ Registration Fees
•11 KM – ₹1,649
•21 KM – ₹2,749
•30 KM – ₹3,149
•42 KM – ₹3,499
🎁 What Runners Get
•Timing Bib with Chip
•Official Marathon T-shirt
•Finisher Medal & Certificate
•Post-race Meal
•Fully Stocked Aid Stations
•Emergency Medical Support
•Physiotherapists & Mountain Rescue
•Route Marking + Volunteer Support
•Rope Support in Technical Sections
🏨 Accommodation
Participants need to arrange their own stay.
Recommended Contact:
•Hotel Kondhana Guesthouse (Ketan) •📞 9423012632 / 9545432929
•☎️ 020-24389029
📧 Contact Details
Organizer: Western Ghats Running Foundation
Email: wgrf50@gmail.com
Phone: +91 75882 92862
Website: www.wgrf.in
Instagram: @westernghatsrunning
⚠️ Important Guidelines
•Minimum age: 18 years
•Prior race experience required (for 21K, 30K, 42K)
•Carry mandatory trail gear (water, jacket, nutrition, etc.)
•Strict no littering policy (penalty applies)
•Follow marked routes only
•Medical fitness is mandatory
•No refunds / no transfer policy
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