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SUMMARY:Bir Running Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Himalayan Running Celebration!\nThe Bir Running Festival 2026 is an annual running event in Bir–Billing\, Kangra District\, Himachal Pradesh\, India\, organised under the The Hell Race series — a respected endurance and trail running event brand active across India. This festival merges scenic road running with iconic mountain trail challenge formats\, set amidst one of the most scenic running destinations in the Indian Himalayas. \n\nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Bir Running Festival 2026\nDate: 23rd – 24th May 2026\nLocation: Bir–Billing\, Himachal Pradesh\, India\nOrganiser: The Hell Race — known for creating destination races like the Great Himalayan Running Festival and other Himalayan ultra challenges.\n\n**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate\, timely event information\, all details\, including date\, venue\, category\, and race logistics\, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating. \n\nRace Categories\nThe Bir Running Festival brings together two primary running experiences: \n– Dhauladhar Ultra – 24 MAY 2026\nThis year\, we are introducing a new chapter: Dhauladhar Ultra (60K Road Run)\, inspired by our original mountain biking route. \nThe same terrain. The same brutal climbs. Only now\, it’s earned on foot. \nDistance: 60 KM \nElevation Gain: 1981m\nMax Altitude: 2759m\nCutoff Time: 10 hrs \nIntermediate Cut Off: 27.5 km in 5 Hours 30 minutes \nRoute:\nParagliding Landing Site –Sansal – Mander – Bir –Billing – Chaina Pass – Rajgunda –Bara Gran – Barot \n– BIR BILLING HALF MARATHON – 24 MAY 2026\nTwisting through oak-lined roads\, ancient monasteries\, and the undulating curves of the Himalayas\, this isn’t just a run—it’s a statement. A road race that’ll test your endurance\, your willpower\, and whether your legs can keep up with your ego. \nDistance: 21.1 KM | 11 KM\nElevation Gain: 670m | 210m\nMax Altitude: 1575m | 1475m\nCutoff Time: 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs \nRoute:\nParagliding Landing Site – Sherabling Monastery – Bhattu Monastery – Sahel – Sansal – Mander – Ghornala – Paragliding Landing Site \n– HANUMANGARH EPIC – 23 MAY 2026\nThe name says it all. A 9KM vertical climb to the Hanumangarh Peak\, followed by a knee-smashing descent back to the finish line. With 2180 meters of elevation gain\, this is The Hell Race in its purest\, rawest\, most unhinged form. This is your chance to run up to the sky—if your lungs and quads don’t betray you first. \nTrail? More like an uphill warzone. \nDistance: 19 KM\nElevation Gain: 2180m\nMax Altitude: 3080m\nCutoff Time: 6 hrs\nIntermediate Cut Off: 7 km in 3 Hours \nRoute: Paragliding Landing Site – Hanumangarh Peak – Paragliding Landing Site \n\nTerrain & Course Experience\nBir–Billing Region: \n\nPositioned in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas\nKnown for paragliding terrain\, lush oak/deodar forests and scenic hill lines\nRoad portions offer gentle climbs and descents ideal for road racing\nTrail portions include steep single tracks\, technical ascents\, and panoramic ridge runs\n\nHalf Marathon: Mostly road and jeep-track segments with gentle hills.Hanumangarh Epic: Classic mountain trail with significant vertical gain and descent. \n\nWho Should Participate\n\nRoad runners seeking a picturesque half-marathon destination experience\nTrail runners looking for a challenging hill-run with serious vertical gain\nAdventure athletes who enjoy running in mountain environments\nFitness & endurance enthusiasts who want a festival atmosphere\nRunners building mountain or ultra experience for future events
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LOCATION:Himachal Pradesh
CATEGORIES:Competition,Endurance,Running,Trail Running
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SUMMARY:Freedom Bengaluru Half Marathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:#RunBeyondLimits\nThe Freedom Bengaluru Half Marathon 2026 (FBHM) returns for its second season\, building on the success of its inaugural edition and evolving into a more competitive and aspirational running event in Bengaluru\, Karnataka. Organised by Kalki Sports India\, the event celebrates running culture\, community\, preparation and personal achievement — encouraging runners to test their limits and discover strength within. \n\nEvent Overview\n\nEvent: Freedom Bengaluru Half Marathon 2026 (FBHM)\nDate: Sunday\, 24 May 2026\nStart Time: 5:00 AM (IST)\nLocation: NICE Road\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, India\nOrganiser: Kalki Sports India — a community-driven sports company passionate about running and fitness.\n\n\n‍Race Categories & Distances\nFBHM 2026 offers multiple timed road-running distances catering to different runner levels: \n21.1 km Half Marathon (Timed)\n\nCompetitive half marathon distance\nStart Time: 6:00 AM\nCut-off: 240 min\nMinimum Age: 18 yrs & above\n\n10 km Run (Timed)\n\nIntermediate road run\nStart Time: 6:30 AM\nCut-off: 120 min\nMinimum Age: 14 yrs & above\n\n5 km Run (Timed)\n\nShorter distance for broader participation\nStart Time: 7:00 AM\nCut-off: 90 min\nMinimum Age: 10 yrs & above\n\n\nRace Experience\nFreedom Bengaluru Half Marathon isn’t just about distance — it’s a running movement designed to inspire\, connect and empower runners across fitness backgrounds. The event focuses on: \n\nRace day experience with curated energy zones\nCommunity spirit and runner camaraderie\nEncouraging runners to push past comfort and break personal barriers\n\n\nRegistration & Race Fees\nRegistration Fees (indicative) for the 2026 edition: \n\n21.1 km Half Marathon: ₹2\,100\n10 km Timed: ₹1\,450\n5 km Timed: ₹1\,100(Fees exclude platform charges & applicable taxes at checkout.)\n\n\nPrize Money & Awards\nThere are overall cash prizes for podium finishers in each distance: \n21.1 km (Men & Women): \n\n₹15\,000\n₹11\,000\n₹7\,000\n\n10 km (Men & Women): \n\n₹11\,000\n₹7\,000\n₹5\,000\n\n5 km (Men & Women): \n\nGoodie bags for top 3 finishers\nTrophies for top age-group performers\n\n\nRace Day Inclusions & Support\nParticipants across categories receive: \n\nRace bib & dry-fit T-shirt\nPre-\, mid- & post-race hydration\nTiming with chip (for timed distances)\nFinisher medal\nPost-race refreshments & breakfast\nMedical & safety support\nDigital timing certificate & free race photos\n\n\nEligibility & Age Categories\nAge and gender-wise award categories are recognized across the timed distances. Specific age bands include groups like: \n\n10–30 yrs (for 5 km)\, 14–30 yrs (for 10 km)\, 18–30 yrs (for 21.1 km)\n31–45 yrs\, 46–60 yrs\, 61 yrs & above (for all events where applicable)\n\nIB EXPO DETAILS \n\nVenue – To be announced soon\nDate – 23rd May 2026\nTime – 10AM to 6PM\n\nNote : All participants must collect their bibs on the Bib Expo Day. No Bibs will be distributed on Race Day under any circumstances. \n \n**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate\, timely event information\, all details\, including date\, venue\, category\, and race logistics\, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating.
URL:https://zenmountain.in/event/freedom-bengaluru-half-marathon-2026/
LOCATION:Bengaluru\, Bengaluru\, India
CATEGORIES:Endurance,Race,Running
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