New Delhi, June 27: As part of the commemorative events marking Kargil Vijay Diwas, Sarhad, Pune, in collaboration with the Indian Army, will organize the Sarhad International Shauryathon (Kargil International Marathon) at the Kargil War Memorial, Dras, on July 5, 2026.
The marathon will be flagged off by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the Kargil War Memorial. Milind Kale, Vice President of the National Cooperative Bank Federation, along with senior officers of the Indian Army and other dignitaries, will be present on the occasion.
Providing details of the event, Sanjay Nahar, Founder-President of Sarhad Pune, said that the organization has maintained a close association with the Kargil and Leh regions since before the 1999 Kargil War. With the support of the Indian Army and the local administration, Sarhad has enabled more than 30 students from the Kargil region to pursue their education in Pune.
With the vision of promoting Kargil not only as a symbol of India’s courage and sacrifice but also as a premier destination for adventure tourism and sports, Sarhad has been organizing the Kargil Shauryathon (Kargil International Marathon) in association with the Indian Army since 2017. The marathon has previously been flagged off by former Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre and former Chiefs of the Army Staff General Manoj Naravane and General Manoj Pande.
Jointly organized by the Indian Army, the local police, the civil administration, and Sarhad, the marathon has emerged as one of the country’s most unique high-altitude sporting events. More than 3,000 runners from across India have registered for this year’s edition.
The event will feature races in the 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km (Half Marathon) categories. Winners across various categories will receive cash prizes totaling ₹10 lakh.
The Shauryathon is supported by Arham Foundation and Urja Bio System, Pune.
