About The Event
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY SIKKIM SOLDIERATHON 3.0, GANGTOK
Sunday, 29th November 2026 Run With Soldiers. Run For Soldiers. Be A Soldier For A Cause, Run For That Cause.
Soldierathon returns to the mountains for its 3rd Edition in Sikkim, bringing together the Armed Forces, citizens, students, families and the running community in a powerful celebration of fitness, courage, camaraderie and the Soldier`s Spirit.
Date: Sunday, 29th November 2026
Venue: Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim
Reporting Time: 5:00 AM onwards
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 10th November, 2026
The Sikkim edition is being conducted in collaboration with the Indian Army`s Eastern Command, Trishakti Corps and Black Cat / Mountain Division, making the Armed Forces an integral part of this unique experience.
RACE CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY
Half Marathon - 21.0975 KM
Timed Run, Age Eligibility: 18 years and above
10 KM Run - Timed Run, Age Eligibility: 12 years and above
5 KM Run/Walk - Non-Timed, Age Eligibility: 10 years and above
1 KM Honour Walk - Non-Timed, Age Eligibility: 3 years and above
Open to everyone, including specially abled participants
Cheer Buddy - Supporter Category
For family members, friends and supporters accompanying participants without running.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Fitistan - Ek Fit Bharat, in association with Sikkim Manipal University, presents the 3rd Edition of Sikkim Soldierathon in Gangtok.
After two memorable editions, Soldierathon returns to Sikkim with an even stronger platform bringing together serving soldiers, civilians, students, families, corporates, fitness enthusiasts and the larger running community under one common purpose.
More than a marathon, Sikkim Soldierathon is an opportunity to run alongside soldiers, experience the spirit of the Armed Forces and dedicate every kilometre to the men and women who serve the nation.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
1. 3rd Edition of Sikkim Soldierathon
2. Held at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok
3. Run alongside members of the Indian Armed Forces
4. Collaboration with Eastern Command, Trishakti Corps and Black Cat / 17 Mountain Division
5. Brings together soldiers, civilians, students, families and fitness communities
6. 21.0975 KM Half Marathon and 10 KM Timed Run
7. Inclusive 5 KM Run/Walk
8. Special 1 KM Honour Walk
9. Opportunity for families, children, senior citizens and specially abled participants to be part of the event
10. Promotes fitness, discipline, unity and national pride
11. Supports the larger vision of the Fit India Movement
12. Supports the cause of injured and wounded soldiers
13. A unique Soldierathon experience in the mountains of Sikkim
PARTICIPANT ENTITLEMENTS
Every registered runner at Sikkim Manipal University Sikkim Soldierathon 3.0 will receive:
1. Special Edition Dry-Fit T-shirt
2. Unique Achiever`s Medal
3. Special Race BIB
4. Goodie Bag
5. Refreshments and Hydration Support
6. On-ground Medical Support
7. Free downloadable event photographs through the Fitistan App
8. Free Personalised Video Reel
9. Volunteer support across the venue and race route
10. Timed Race Certificate for Half Marathon and 10 KM participants
11. Participation Certificate for 5 KM and 1 KM Honour Walk participants
12. Memorable on-ground experiences, entertainment and engagement activities
Set against the spectacular backdrop of Gangtok, Sikkim Manipal University Sikkim Soldierathon 3.0 is much more than a running event. It is an opportunity for civilians and soldiers to come together through fitness, honour the men and women of the Indian Armed Forces and experience the values of discipline, courage, unity and national pride that define Soldierathon.
Every participant takes home more than a finish-line memory, a complete Soldierathon experience celebrating fitness, the mountains and the spirit of the Armed Forces.
THIS NOVEMBER, GANGTOK RUNS TOGETHER.
Run through the mountains. Run alongside the Armed Forces. Honour those who serve.
Jai Hind - Jai Bharat - Fit Bharat
Team Fitistan - Ek Fit Bharat
