SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY SIKKIM SOLDIERATHON 3.0 – 2026
About This Event
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY SIKKIM SOLDIERATHON 3.0 – 2026
The Sikkim Manipal University Sikkim Soldierathon 3.0 is scheduled for Sunday, 29 November 2026, at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim. Organized by the Indian Army and managed by SkyAim Events, the event brings together serving personnel, veterans, students, civilians and running enthusiasts to honour the courage and sacrifice of India's Armed Forces.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Venue: Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim
Organizer: Indian Army
Managed By: SkyAim Events
Categories: 21K, 10K, 5K, 1K
Event Type: Road Running Event
Focus: Fitness, Patriotism & Armed Forces Welfare
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
21K Half Marathon
Distance: 21 KM
Registration Fee: Defence personnel: 800 ; Civil Citizens: 999
Format: Timed
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Flag-off: 5:30 AM
Cut-off: 4 Hours
10K Challenge Run
Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: Defence personnel: 600 ; Civil Citizens: 800
Format: Timed
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Flag-off: 6:00 AM
Cut-off: 2 Hours
5K Open Run
Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: Defence personnel: 500 ; Civil Citizens: 600
Format: Non-Timed
Minimum Age: 12 Years
Flag-off: 6:30 AM
Cut-off: 1 Hour
1K Fun / Family Run
Distance: 1 KM
Registration Fee: Defence personnel: 400 ; Civil Citizens: 500
Format: Non-Competitive
Eligibility: Open to All
Flag-off: 7:00 AM
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
Venue Opens: 4:00 AM
Ceremony & Salute: 5:15 AM
21K Flag-off: 5:30 AM
10K Flag-off: 6:00 AM
5K Flag-off: 6:30 AM
3K Flag-off: 7:00 AM
Prize Distribution: 9:30 AM
START & FINISH POINT
Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Race BIB with Timing Chip
Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal for 21K and 10K
Digital Finisher Certificate
Post-Race Refreshments
TIMING & RESULTS
21K and 10K are chip-timed categories.
5K is non-timed.
3K is a non-competitive fun run.
AGE CATEGORIES
21K: 18 Years & Above
10K: 16 Years & Above
5K: 12 Years & Above
3K: Open to All
BIB & KIT COLLECTION
Date: Yet to be confirmed
Time: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Venue: Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim
No BIB distribution on race day.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Special recognition for serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans
Awards for the oldest and youngest finishers
Category-wise prize details: Yet to be confirmed
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans, civilians, students, families and running enthusiasts can participate according to the minimum age requirements for their chosen category.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Honour the courage and sacrifice of India's Armed Forces
Experience a Himalayan running event in Gangtok
Challenge yourself across multiple distances
Promote fitness, unity and national pride
ORGANIZER
Indian Army
Managed by SkyAim Events
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: +91 89684 43694
Email: Sikkim.Soldierathon@skyaimevents.com
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
The event is scheduled for 29 November 2026. Participants are advised to report at least 45 minutes before their category's flag-off and carry valid photo identification and registration confirmation for BIB collection. Group and corporate entries of 10 or more runners are eligible for a 10% discount, subject to organizer terms.