Recce Run of Margalla Marathon

Event Date:

March 22, 2026

Event Time:

6:00 am

Event Location:

Trail 3 Car Parking, Margalla Road,, Islamabad, Pakistan

Event Description

Eid Mubarak to all of you!
Margalla Marathon is ahead. Let’s hit the last hard and long run before attempting the brutal one. Early mornings are simply perfect these days and ideal for a refreshing Hill Road Run.
This Sunday’s route will take us 17km from Trail 3 Parking to Pir Sohawa (Isloo Grill Restaurant). It’s one of the most scenic yet challenging road running routes for the Twin Cities Running Community, making it a must-do for every runner. Don’t miss your chance to run and test uphill endurance experience.
Upcoming Major Race Alert
Margalla Marathon — 1K vertical and hill road race — will be held on Sunday, 5th April 2026.
📍 Details & Registration: https://margallatrailrunners.com/event/margalla-marathon/
Run Details
📅 Sunday, 22nd March 2026
📍 Meeting Point: Trail 3 Parking, Islamabad, Pakistan
🕠 Meeting Time: 06:00 am
🏃 Start Time: 06:15 am
⚡ Level: Moderate to Hard
⏱ Duration: 2-3 hours
🛣 Terrain: Road
📏 Distance: 12km / 17km/ 21km
⛰ Ascent: 550/800 meters
👟 Shoes: Road Running Shoes
📍 Route: Strava Route

Trail 3 Parking → Margalla Road→ Pir Sohawa Road→ Damn e Koh→ Margalla ViewPoint (Old Monal/LaMontana Restaurant) → Pir Sohawa Finish line.

Note: Return via public transport to Trail 3 Parking or hike down Trail 5.
📞 Contact Us
Margalla Trail Runners
📱 +92-346-3863624
📧 margallatrailrunners@gmail.com

Frequently asked questions

Margalla Trail Runners Disclaimer

MTR group runs are open to everyone and anyone can join the running event. But make sure you're fit enough to run on hills continuously for at least 2 two hours at a good pace. For those who want to join and will participate in the event, the sole purpose is to run and to become a strong long-distance hill/mountain/trail runner. Participation in the event is at the athlete’s discretion, therefore the MTR club is not responsible for the participants' actions. MTR is a non-registered body and cannot be held liable for anything including but not limited to any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise. 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 run signifies your acknowledgment of the disclaimer and that you shall not bring any legal action against organizers of any claim. 

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Trail 3 Car Parking, Margalla Road,, Islamabad, Pakistan