4th SOHRA INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON 2025

RECOGNISED BY WA & AFI
Organised jointly by Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) in coordination with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affiars and Meghalaya Athletics Association

Attention

  • (1) T-shirt and Bib distribution:
    • 21K & 10K participants – Collection on 25th & 26th September from 11 AM to 4 PM at JN Stadium, Polo Grounds, Shillong.
    • Run for Fun (Shillong & adjoining areas) – 24th September from 11 AM to 4 PM at JN Stadium.
    • Run for Fun (Sohra participants) – 25th September from 11 AM to 4 PM at Sohra.
  • (ii) Free transportation for all registered athletes will be provided from Shillong to Sohra and back on the 27th September 2025.
  • (iii) Participants are requested to bring only essential personal items and avoid carrying valuables, as the organizers will not be responsible for any loss.
  • (iv) The race will start from Laitsohpliah (6 km ahead of Mawkdok bridge) and end at Mawsmai (Nohsngithiang Falls viewpoint). Race categories include 21K, 10K, and 5K (Run for Fun).
  • (v) Roads leading to Sohra from Shillong will be closed from 6 AM to 10 AM on the 27th September 2025.
  • (vi) Registration is available online and offline at the Sohra shop near Petrol Pump, Lad Thanad. For help, call the event helplines between 10 AM and 6 PM.
  • (vii) For details about race categories, registration fees, and athlete updates, please refer to the official communication from MSOA or visit the registration site.
4th SOHRA INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON 2025
27th September 2025
Field marked as '*' are mandatory.

Step-I: Filling Form

  • 1. Fill in all the required details in below form, viz. Category, Name, Date of Birth, Phone, Email, Gender & Pincode.
  • 2. Click the checkbox that says, "I'm not a robot".
  • 3. Click "Register to Marathon Run" button to register.

Step-II: Payment (Only for Elite & Non-Elite Category other Run for Fun which is Free)

If the details are validated correctly, then you we will prompt with a button with labeled "Pay Registration Fee".

Note: If the page refreshes for any reasons, you can also find the link to make payment towards registration fee in your mail. Check you mail (Inbox or Junk folder) from marathon-runner@meghalayaolympicassociation.com with an acknowledgement for form submission and a link "Payment Registration Fee" to proceed to make payment.

  • 1. Click the "Pay Registration Fee" button (or link from mail) to proceed to make payment towards registration fee.
  • 2. You'll be redirected to a new page with a button "Pay ₹1000" or "Pay ₹200". or "Pay ₹50".
  • 3. Click "Pay ₹1000" or "Pay ₹200" or "Pay ₹50" button, and you'll be re-asked to put in your Phone and Email, and click "Proceed".
  • 4. Choose suitable mode of payment and put in all the asked details, and click "Pay ₹1000" or "Pay ₹200" or "Pay ₹50" to complete the payment.

If the payment is successful, then you'll receive an email from marathon-runner@meghalayaolympicassociation.com for the receipt of the payment.

If the payment is not successful, then you can re-try the payment from the link ("Payment Registration Fee") you have received in your mail.

Note: Unpaid applications are deleted every 72 hours at night (around 3:00 AM). If your application is no longer available, please re-register.

I agree to the Terms of Marathon.
Registration Fee to pay online:
21K Elite / Open Category: ₹ 1000
10K Category: ₹200
Run for Fun Category: ₹50

Concerns & Queries

Technical Support:
Non-Technical Support:

Helpline support available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST only.

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4th SOHRA INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON 2025

Date: 27th September 2025
Last Date of Registration: 10th September 2025

RUN FOR FUN

Offline Registration Point: Sohra Shop near Petrol Pump, Lad Thanad.
Vital Reminder
While 'Run for Fun' is accessible to everyone, children under the age of 14 should be accompanied by their parents or guardians.

4th SOHRA INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON 2025 DETAILS
Age Multiple age categories are available:
21K Elite & Open: 18+ Years
10K Open: 18-39 Years, 40-54 Years, 55+ Years
5K Run for Fun: Open to all ages
Categories Races are open to both Men & Women across the following distances:
• 21K Half Marathon (Elite / Open)
• 10K Run
• 5K 'Run for Fun'
Reporting Time 3:00 AM Sharp (Last bus departure from Shillong)
Participants must report to their designated bus boarding points.
Reporting Venue Reporting is at designated bus boarding points
From Shillong (21K): Barik Point (Bus Stand)
From Shillong (10K): Shoppers Stop Mall (opp. Main Secretariat)
From Shillong (5K): Barik Point (towards All Saints School)
From Sohra (21K & 10K): Lad Thanad, Sohra
Starting Time Start times (Flag Off) vary by category:
5K Run: 6:30 AM
21K Run: 7:00 AM
10K Run: 8:00 AM
Starting Point
Category: ELITE & OPEN
21K: Laitsohpliah (6km ahead of Mawkdok bridge)
10K: Near Wah Kabah View Point
Starting Point
Category: RUN FOR FUN
5K: Near Cherra Presbyterian Secondary School, Nongsawlia (Sohra)
Route The main 21K route starts at Laitsohpliah and ends at Mawsmai (Nohsngithiang Falls viewpoint). All categories finish at the Mawsmai viewpoint area.

PRIZE MONEY FOR 4th SOHRA INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON 2025

PRIZE MONEY

21K ELITE / OPEN RUN ABOVE 18 YEARS

ELITE / OPEN MEN (21K)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 MEN 1 ₹1,50,000
2 MEN 2 ₹75,000
3 MEN 3 ₹50,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹10,000 each
Total ₹3,25,000

ELITE / OPEN WOMEN (21K)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 WOMEN 1 ₹1,50,000
2 WOMEN 2 ₹75,000
3 WOMEN 3 ₹50,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹10,000 each
Total ₹3,25,000

21K OPEN (MEGHALAYAN) RUN ABOVE 18 YEARS

OPEN (MEGHALAYAN) MEN (21K RUN)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 MEN 1 ₹50,000
2 MEN 2 ₹30,000
3 MEN 3 ₹20,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹5,000 each
Total ₹1,25,000

OPEN (MEGHALAYAN) WOMEN (21K RUN)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 WOMEN 1 ₹50,000
2 WOMEN 2 ₹30,000
3 WOMEN 3 ₹20,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹5,000 each
Total ₹1,25,000

10K OPEN (18 TO BELOW 39 YEARS)

OPEN MEN (10K RUN)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 MEN 1 ₹30,000
2 MEN 2 ₹20,000
3 MEN 3 ₹10,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹5,000 each
Total ₹85,000

OPEN WOMEN (10K RUN)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 WOMEN 1 ₹30,000
2 WOMEN 2 ₹20,000
3 WOMEN 3 ₹10,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹5,000 each
Total ₹85,000

10K OPEN (40 TO BELOW 54 YEARS)

MEN (10K RUN)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 MEN 1 ₹25,000
2 MEN 2 ₹15,000
3 MEN 3 ₹10,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹3,000 each
Total ₹65,000

WOMEN (10K RUN)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 WOMEN 1 ₹25,000
2 WOMEN 2 ₹15,000
3 WOMEN 3 ₹10,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹3,000 each
Total ₹65,000

10K OPEN (55 YEARS ABOVE)

MEN (10K RUN)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 MEN 1 ₹25,000
2 MEN 2 ₹15,000
3 MEN 3 ₹10,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹3,000 each
Total ₹65,000

WOMEN (10K RUN)

SL.NO Category Position Amount
1 WOMEN 1 ₹25,000
2 WOMEN 2 ₹15,000
3 WOMEN 3 ₹10,000
5 x Consolation Prize ₹3,000 each
Total ₹65,000

Total Prize Money = ₹ 15,50,000.00/-


Special Prize for above 50 years athletes who finish the 21K.

RUN FOR FUN (5K)

The first 200 finishers below 14 years of age will receive a special gift.

Receive a t-shirt and finisher's medal, along with complimentary free transportation will be provided from Shillong to Sohra and back.