Shillong, Oct 20: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier has unveiled the race route for the national-level Meghalaya Marathon 2026: Run Above the Clouds, offering runners a scenic course through some of Shillong’s prominent landmarks.
Organised by BSF Meghalaya Frontier in collaboration with Fit India, the event will feature a 21-km Half Marathon and a 10-km run, with participation open to both men and women.
The 21-km Half Marathon will start at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Gate at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), pass NEHU Point and descend towards the historic Golf Links loop before returning to the finish line at the SAI Ground.
The route is expected to offer runners a mix of challenging terrain, elevated stretches and Shillong’s pine-covered landscape.
The 21-km Half Marathon will begin at 6 am. Participants will compete in three age categories: below 35 years, 35–50 years, and 50 years and above.
The 10-km run will start at 6.30 am, with two categories: below 40 years and above 40 years.
Hydration stations will be set up every two kilometres along the route. Runners who complete their respective races within the prescribed cut-off times will receive official finisher medals.
Female runners, students, serving BSF personnel and residents living within 15 kilometres of Meghalaya’s international border will be eligible for free registration.
Personnel serving in the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and state police will receive a 50% concession.
The general registration fee has been fixed at ₹500 for the Half Marathon and ₹400 for the 10-km run.
The initiative is also aimed at encouraging youth participation and strengthening community engagement, particularly among residents of border areas.
Interested participants can register online by scanning the official QR code or visiting the BSF registration portal.
Registered runners can collect their bibs and race kits from the BSF Sector Headquarters in Shillong before race day.
For registration-related queries, participants can contact 9366522949. Updates are also available through BSF Meghalaya’s official social media channels, including @BSF_MEGHALAYA.
The marathon is expected to bring together runners from different age groups and backgrounds for a sporting event that combines physical endurance with Shillong’s scenic surroundings.
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