Tawang Marathon 2026

The Tawang Marathon 2026 – 4th Edition is scheduled for Saturday, 24 October 2026, at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Stadium, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. Organized under the aegis of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Indian Army, the event features high-altitude Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K timed runs at approximately 10,000 feet above sea level.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Venue: Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Stadium, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Organizer: Government of Arunachal Pradesh & Indian Army
Managed By: VAS Coreworks LLP
Categories: 42.195K, 21.0975K, 10K, 5K
Event Type: High-Altitude Road Running Event
Focus: Endurance, Fitness, Adventure & Responsible Tourism

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

Full Marathon
Distance: 42.195 KM
Registration Fee: ₹4,000 General | ₹2,000 Arunachal & Defence
Format: Timed
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Flag-off: 5:30 AM
Cut-off: 6 Hours

Half Marathon
Distance: 21.0975 KM
Registration Fee: ₹2,500 General | ₹1,250 Arunachal & Defence
Format: Timed
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Flag-off: 5:45 AM
Cut-off: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

10K Timed Run
Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹2,000 General | ₹1,000 Arunachal & Defence
Format: Timed
Minimum Age: 14 Years
Flag-off: 6:10 AM

5K Timed Run
Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,000 General | ₹500 Arunachal & Defence
Format: Timed
Minimum Age: 12 Years
Flag-off: 7:00 AM

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

42.195K – ₹4,000 General | ₹2,000 Arunachal & Defence
21.0975K – ₹2,500 General | ₹1,250 Arunachal & Defence
10K – ₹2,000 General | ₹1,000 Arunachal & Defence
5K – ₹1,000 General | ₹500 Arunachal & Defence

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

Full Marathon Flag-off: 5:30 AM
Half Marathon Flag-off: 5:45 AM
10K Flag-off: 6:10 AM
5K Flag-off: 7:00 AM

START & FINISH POINT

Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Stadium, Tawang.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Race T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Timing BIB
On-Route Hydration Support
Post-Run Refreshments

TIMING & RESULTS

42.195K, 21.0975K, 10K and 5K are timed categories.

AGE CATEGORIES

Full Marathon: 18+
Half Marathon: 16+
10K: 14+
5K: 12+

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

Participants are advised to reach Tawang 2–3 days before race day for acclimatization, BIB collection and medical guidance. Exact BIB collection details: Yet to be confirmed.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Awards and prize details: Yet to be announced.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Runners meeting the minimum age and eligibility requirements can participate. Participants in the longer-distance categories should have suitable prior running experience and be physically prepared for high-altitude conditions.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Experience one of India’s high-altitude running events
Run against the backdrop of the Eastern Himalayas
Challenge yourself at approximately 10,000 feet
Experience Tawang’s natural and cultural landscape
Be part of an event supported by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Indian Army

ORGANIZER

Government of Arunachal Pradesh & Indian Army
Managed by VAS Coreworks LLP