Galiyat Mountain Trail Race 20km

Event Date:

July 20, 2025

Event Time:

11:00 am

Event Location:

Nathia Gali Club, Nathia Gali

Registration opened now and Early Bird Registration will end on 16th June 2025. 

Margalla Trail Runners is presenting the 4th edition of the Galiyat Mountain Trail Race. The race is exciting, thrilling, and challenging, 20km distance, in the mountains of Galiyat.

Galiyat Mountain Trail under the banner of Margalla Trail Runners has become the family member of UTMB® (Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc) Index Races. GMT is an annual event of UTMB® Index Races.

Galiyat Mountains are part of the Himalayan foothills located in Abbottabad District of KPK, Pakistan. The trail starts from Lalazar Park, Nathia Gali, and finishes at Jandala, Khaira Gali. The inter-connected trails are the most beautiful and scenic and one of the best routes for trail running.

PRIZES for the 1st THREE Position holders in the Male and Female categories.

Race Itinerary:

  • SUNDAY on 20th July 2025
  • RACE START TIME: 11:00 AM
  • Distance: 20km
  • Ascent: 480 meters
  • Descent: 500 meters
  • Altitude Departure: 2,430 meters
  • Maximum Altitude: 2,810 meters
  • Cut Off Time: 4 Hours

Race Route

Kindly go through the FAQs before signing up for the race. 

Buy Event Ticket

Ticket Type: Ticket Qty: Per Ticket Price:
Local (Race Entry with Discount/Deserving Athletes)

Option 1

100 Left:
 8,000.0
Local (Race Entry)

Option 2

199 Left:
 10,000.0
Foreigner (Race Entry with Ayubia National Park Fee)

Option 3

99 Left:
 13,000.0
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1000 Left:
 10,000.0

Do You Want To Buy Any Thing

Race Shirt (XS)
100 Left:
 3,000.0
Race Shirt (S)
100 Left:
 3,000.0
Race Shirt (M)
100 Left:
 3,000.0
Race Shirt (L)
99 Left:
 3,000.0
Race Shirt (XL)
100 Left:
 3,000.0
Race Shirt (2XL)
100 Left:
 3,000.0
One Day Transportation (ISB-Nathia Gali-ISB)
100 Left:
 3,000.0
Two Days Transportation (ISB-Nathia Gali-ISB)
50 Left:
 6,000.0
Quantity: Total

Event FAQs

20km Race Payment Options

Option 1: Registration Fee:

8,000 PKR (Local with discount for deserving Athletes) 10,000 PKR (National Athletes) and 13,000 PKR (International Athletes)

  • Race Entry Fee, Bib, Finisher Medal, and Hydration support.
  • Transportation from Khaira Gali to Nathia Gali. 
  • Prizes for the Top 3 winners in male-female categories.

What’s in the 20km Race Option 1

  • Race Entry
  • Pre-race meeting with detailed route briefing (2 days before the Race Day)
  • Bib Number
  • Finisher’s Medal
  • UTMB® World Series Qualifier Race (20K category)
  • Hydration and Snacks at Check Points/Aid Stations
Compulsory Running Gear for 20k Race Participants
  • Mobile/cell phone (Race Director and Organizers number saved), keep the phone turned on and make sure the phone is fully charged at the start of the race.
  • It is the runner's responsibility to judge if their jacket is both wind- and waterproof.
  • It can be a windproof jacket, but it does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket and vice versa.
  • Participants must carry their CNIC/Passport Copy.
  • Participants must carry some cash in hand.
Hydration & Refueling Points & Aid Stations
  1. Nathia Gali Club, Nathia Gali
  2. Mushkpuri Top
  3. Dunga Gali (Pipeline Track Entrance)
  4. Ayubia Tunnel Entrance
  5. Kuza Gali (Old Pipeline Track
  6. Khaira Gali (60K/20K Race Finish line) 
Race Travel Plan for 20km Race Option 2 Participants

We’ll leave on Saturday the 19th of July 2025 for Nathia Gali. The race participants will be given the facility of transportation from Islamabad to Nathia Gali, dinner, a night stay at Nathia Gali, and breakfast in the early morning. We'll return to Islamabad late evening on Sunday 20th of July 2025.

20k Race Departure Itinerary

 

  • Meet up for departure: 11:00 am Saturday 20th July 2024, F-9 Park, Bolan Gate 2 (F-10 Gate Side) https://maps.app.goo.gl/EtxBVUzCuDBUbPQD6
  • Islamabad Departure for Nathia Gali: 12:00 pm
  • Arrival at Nathia Gali: 04:00 pm
  • Dinner at Nathia Gali: 07:00 pm
  • Into Hotel Rooms: at 08:00 pm sleep well
RACE DISCLAIMER

I declare, that I will abide by the rules of the MTR Club and accept that the organizers will not be liable for any loss, damage, action, claim, costs or expenses which may arise in consequence of my participation in this event.

I declare that I will not compete in this race, unless I am in good health and will be competing at my own risk.

I authorize the organizers to use any details or photographs (before, during and after the event) for publicity and promotion purposes.

  • Galiyat Mountain Trail 20k Race is a running event and you should be fit enough to at least run the majority of the route. The event is not open to those intending to walk the entire event.
  • The organizers of the race have the right to refuse entry and the decision of their officials will be final.
  • Race registration only for people over 15+
  • The Organizer reserves the right to cancel or make any last-minute alterations to the route or cancel any race due to FORCE MAJEUR circumstances.
  • I understand that competing in this event may involve running and walking on wilderness trails with rocks, roots, stream crossings, and up and down steep terrain. The hazards may include but are not limited to; challenging terrain, rocks, roots, adjacent streams, rivers, motor vehicle traffic, slippery surfaces, loose rocks, soft sand, weather conditions, heat exhaustion, hypothermia, actions of spectators, other competitors, general public and the event organizers personnel.
  • Additionally, all athletes should use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules, regulations, statutes, and laws of Pakistan.
  • Your decision to voluntarily partake in the event/race signifies your acknowledgment of the disclaimer and that you shall not bring any legal action against organizers of the events for any claim.
  • Your signature will be required upon registration in order to participate, as a confirmation that you have read, accept and will abide to the laws & rules as specified in the declaration above.

I have read and understand the information regarding this event and understand that I participate in this event at my own risk.

Total Ticket 1400 | Left: 1398
  • Nathia Gali Club, Nathia Gali
  • Abbottabad
  • Pakistan

Event Schedule Details

  • July 20, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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