Condé Nast Traveller, chooses UnCrushedLeaves Himalayan Marathon as one of India’s Beautiful Marathons to run in year 2019.

I like to run,
I accept the challenge of the Himalayas,
I have it in me!
I will run the...

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2nd UnCrushedLeaves Himalayan Half-Marathon 2019

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Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh
Half-Marathon +10K Run + 5K Run
Reg. fee Rs. 1150 - 850 - 550 resp.
 

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Schedule

27th Apr, 2019 - Bib collection day at Narkanda

28th April, 2019 - Race Day

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The MARATHON

Be the trend setter and be among the fist ones to participate in a Marathon in the Lower Himalayas. Run with your mind, heart and soul
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The HIMALAYAS

Catch the beauty of the Himalayas in full splendor. Absorb the energy all around. Be one with yourself and take on the challenge to push yourself to higher limits
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The CHALLENGE

It's uphill, it's downhill, it has curves, it has bends, little villages and pine forests: that's the marathon track. Perched at a max. altitude of 9,410 ft. Sure to give your body a run to remember.

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Inclusions

Race Bib
Timing Chip (For Half and 10K run)
E-Certificate
Finisher's Medal
Timing E-Certificate
Route Support & Hydration
Medical Assistance
Run Festivities
Post-run Breakfast

*Accommodation charges extra - Accommodation provided by organisers on additional charges basis
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Stay options are available. Please get in touch with us.
www.himalayanmarathon.com
or
www.uncrushedleaves.com

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The Route

The run kicks off at a picturesque curve just outside Narkanda and turns on to MDR 15 towards Thanadhar. After 4.5km it takes a detour on to the Narkanda-Baghi Rd. At 6 km along this road, it takes a U-Turn and shall return all the way to the start point. This is where the marathon ends. The runners go through a terrain of deep alpine forest and fruit orchards on an adventure which includes skirting a mountain.

The Course

• The course begins just outside Narkanda with a moderate descent for about 3 km and then climbs steadily up for about 2.5 km. This is followed by a steep incline for another 2.5 km and a 2 km decline at the end. This is the U-turn point at Shalag. The total altitude gained is 760 ft.

• After the U-turn we go back down the path we’ve come up and finish at Narkanda.

• The course is moderate and altitude acclimatization is key – train well with hill training or a load on your back.

• See the Map and the Elevations - come prepared to stay a few days after the run too - Enjoy the fresh mountain air and nature.

Expected Weather

• Daytime ~ 35°C / Night ~ 21°C

• Keep an eye on the current weather AccuWeather - Narkanda

Who Should Participate(qualification criteria/pre-requisites)

• Participants need to be at least 18 years old to run for the Half-Marathon and must have completed a half-marathon in the last 24 months (information required)

• Participants need to be at least 15 years old for the 10 K run.

• Participants need to be at least 8 years old for the 5 K run.

• These are not runs for the first time half-marathoner or 10 K runner.

Getting there

• A little over 170 km from Chandigarh, Narkanda is on the NH-5 Hindustan-Tibet highway which connects Shimla to Kinnaur and Spiti. It is about 65 km from Shimla.

• By Road

  • Chandigarh - 173 KM away. Head north on the NH 5 towards Shimla. Continue on NH 5 to Narkanda which is 65 km from Shimla

  • Shimla - 65 KM away. Head east on NH 5 and reach Narkanda in about 2 hrs

• By Bus

  • There are HRTC buses and private Volvos from Chandigarh and Delhi to Narkanda

  • There are many more buses to Shimla from both Chandigarh and Delhi. Buses and shared taxis are available for Narkanda

• Nearest Airports

  • Chandigarh (IXC) | Shimla (SLV) | New Delhi (DEL)

• Nearest Rail Junction

  • Kalka station (KLK) - This is the closest broad gauge

  • Shimla (SML) - Connected to Kalka by the UNESCO heritage Toy-Train

Remember – train well and you will finish smiling. All the very best and congratulations on your decision.

Running Safe at altitude: Acclimatization is key - come as many days in advance as possible.