Events / Hills · Himalayas · 2026

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Kasar Hill Running Challenge.

The Himalayas don't echo. They challenge. Three distances on the pine-lined tarmac road along the legendary Kasar Ridge, GPS-verified and run at first light.

Date: 28 June 2026
Start: Dinapani Top, Kasar Devi
Flag-off: 05:45 to 05:55
Distances: 5 · 10 · 21.09K

Race day

On the ridge, 28 June.

Two runners lead the pack off the start line at Kasar. — The lead pack, first metres

Runners in the 10K field surge off the start.

Runners climbing a pine-covered hillside road. — The climb back up

Runners setting off under the Kasar Hill start arch.

Young runners with their bibs giving thumbs up. — The youngest finishers

Runners collecting refreshments at the aid tent.

A finisher receiving a prize on the podium.

Results

Race winners.

5K winners, male and female, Kasar Hill Running Challenge. — 5K winners · male & female

10K winners, male and female, Kasar Hill Running Challenge. — 10K winners · male & female

21K winners, male and female, Kasar Hill Running Challenge. — 21K winners · male & female

Full results & leaderboard

Route & elevation

Down the ridge, and back to the sky.

Distance: 0.0 km
Altitude: 1,850 m

Start · Dinapani Top · 1,850 mU-turn · 10.5 kmFinish · back on the ridge

Three distances

Pick your mountain.

A pine-lined tarmac road along the Kasar Ridge: out and back, every metre GPS-verified, every turn marked. Route designed and curated by RunActiv. Six hydration points and four aid stations.

Beginner friendly

5K

U-turn: 2.5 km
Elevation gain: ~102 m
Terrain: Mountain road

For first-timers and families. A gentle descent to the 2.5 km turn and a rewarding climb back.

Popular choice

10K

U-turn: 5 km
Elevation gain: ~224 m
Terrain: Mixed surface

The sweet spot. Enough altitude change to feel the mountain, short enough to leave you wanting more.

Challenging

21K

U-turn: 10.5 km
Elevation gain: ~462 m
Terrain: Technical descent

The full experience. Descend into the valley, turn at 10.5 km and climb back to the sky.

Distance0.00 km

Elevation1,850 m

U-turn10.5 km

Gain~462 m

Download the course file

The official GPX for Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Apple Watch, Strava or Komoot. All three distances follow the same out-and-back course from the Kasar Devi start.

Download GPX

How race morning ran

Sunday, 28 June · Dinapani Top.

05:45
21.09 km · half marathonAssembly 05:15 · flag-off 05:45
05:50
10 kmAssembly 05:20 · flag-off 05:50
05:55
5 kmAssembly 05:25 · flag-off 05:55

26–27
Bib collection & expo · JuneDinapani Ground, Kasar Devi · 11:00 to 17:00, both days
All
Every finisher receivedFinisher tee, medal and refreshments
6 + 4
On courseSix hydration points and four aid stations

Presented as part of JATRA Festival 2026, a five-day celebration of Himalayan roots, 24 to 28 June.

The next start line is in Jaipur.

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