Nainital Monsoon Mountain Marathon, 5,50,000 Prize Money, Free Accomodation

  15th NAINITAL MONSOON MOUNTAIN MARATHON 

  RACE DATE - 30th August , 2026  

The most awaited Running event of Uttarakhand State, usually held on the last Sunday of August every year, this year it is on 30th August, 2026, It's one of the most challenging Runs held in India with the most picturesque terrain, organized by ''Run2Live", Nainital.  What better way of spending time with family and getting fitter in the process? Come witness Nainital, come alive in the Monsoons. Run through lush Kilburry Reserve Forest and the Himalayan Range- a natural home to many rare species of birds. Challenge yourself at the Snow View Hill and the altitude. Enroute you will see many of Nainital's prestigious heritage schools and institutions.

Race Categories -

21k, 10k, 5k (only for local schools), Runforfun (2km)

Sub Categories -

21k Men Open, 40+, 50+, 60+

21k Women Open, 40+, 50+

10k Men Open, 45+, 55+ 

10k Women Open, 45+, 55+

5k Senior above class 8 (Boys and Girls)

4k Junior below class 8 (Boys and Girls)

Registration Last Date - 15th July, 2026

All the school registration will be done offline!

Runforfun registration will be done on 29th August, 2026 at DSA Ground Nainital.

The bib collection will be on 29th August, 2026, Time - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Note - (No bibs will be given on 30th August, 2026)

We offer you a night FREE stay in Nainital (if you register till last date of registration July 15, 2026, after that we will not be liable for any accommodation).

All participant gets a T-shirt, Refreshment, Finishing Medal and E-certificates.

All category races are timed with Electronic chip except for the RUN FOR FUN category.

Cancellation Policy -

More than 45 days before event: 75% refund of registration fee.

30–45 days before event: 50% refund of registration fee.

15–30 days before event: 25% refund of registration fee.

Less than 15 days before event: No refund.