The Border Dash
( half marathon )
The 21.09 km Half Marathon takes you through the Narrow Valley and includes a loop at Giu village that ends at the SUMDO. If you are not ready for the full marathon yet then running the half marathon first helps you prepare for the marathon. The beautiful race course is known for being particularly tough, despite being comparably shorter than the full marathon.
Distance
21.09 km
Reporting Time
05:30 hrs
Race Start Time
06:00 hrs
Date
24 Aug 2025
Cut-off time
4 hrs
Age limit
16 years or older as on race day.
Reporting place
Sumdo
Certification
Finishers will be given a certificate with official time along with a medal.
MAP
ELIGIBILITY
Participant who fulfils any one option listed below is eligible to APPLY
- Finisher of two full marathon (atleast one run after 01 JAN 2023).
- Finisher of previous years high altitude Marathon under 5hr.
- Finisher of a full marathon under 5 hr and a 50 km Ultra under 6 hr (atleast one run after 1st Jan 23).
Application will be confirmed once the previous marathon’s BIBs, submitted towards eligibility criteria have been verified. The Organiser reserves the right to disallow / disqualify any participant who is known or suspected to be physically unfit for the run.
CUT OFF TIME
Considering the length and difficulty of the route, the cut off time will be 4 hrs. However, all those runners who finish the race will be given finisher’s certificate with time of completion mentioned on it.
BIB COLLECTION
- For Marathon / Half Marathon / 10 KM Dash – 19th & 20th August 2025 at SUMDO (Exact Location to be shared Later), Event Date 24th August 2025
- Participants will have to collect their bibs in person and are requested to bring their original govt approved photo ID (Aadhar card, Driving license etc.).
- Anyone registered under Defense Ticket need to present the Original Defense ID for verification before collecting the BIB
- All Participants will be subjected to Medical Examination and have to be medically fit for participation
- All Participants need to sign disclaimer before collecting the BIB
