Galiyat Mountain Trail Race 20km

Event Date:

July 20, 2025

Event Time:

10:00 am

Event Location:

Nathia Gali Club, Nathia Gali

Registration will be opened in 1st week of 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
  • Distance: 20km
  • Ascent: 450 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. 

Event FAQs

20km Race Payment Options

Registration Fee: 8,000 PKR



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.

Additional 'Option 2': 27,000 (Total)



Race Entry Fee, Bib, Finisher Medal, and Hydration support.
Transportation: 2 days of transportation from Islamabad to Nathia Gali and Khaira Gali to Islamabad
Accommodation: ONE-night accommodation at Nathia Gali Hotel 
Dinner, Breakfast, and Refreshment
Prizes for the Top 3 winners in male-female categories

What’s in the 20k Race Option 1



Race Entry
Pre-race meeting with detailed route briefing (One week before the Race Day)
Bib Number
Finisher’s Medal
UTMB® World Series Qualifier Race (20K category)
Hydration and Snacks at Check Points/Aid Stations

Option 2



Pre-race meeting with detailed route briefing (One week before the Race Day)
Bib Number
Finisher’s Medal
UTMB® World Series Qualifier Race (20K category)
Hydration and Snacks at Check Points/Aid Stations
Transport: Travel to and from the event start/finish, F-9 Park Islamabad
Dinner in Nathia Gali
Breakfast early in the morning on Race Day
Refreshment for 60K Race Participants at Nathia Gali
Compulsory Running Gear for 20k Race Participants

Mobile/cell phone (organization’s security 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.
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 20K RACE PARTICIPANTS

·        We’ll leave on Saturday the 20th of July 2024 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 21st of July 2024.


20k Race Departure Itinerary


§  Meet up for departure: 11:00 am Saturday 20th July 2024, F-9 Park


§  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

Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) is a trail running club based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The club's objective is to promote hill, trail & mountain running in Pakistan.
The Race is open to everyone and anyone can join (Minimum age limit is 12 years).
Make sure you're fit enough to run on flat terrain or hills/mountains/trails continuously for at least 2 to 3 hours at a good pace. For those who want to join and will participate in the eve 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.
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.
I agree to comply with the rules and directions of event officials and their personnel.
I acknowledge and accept that hill/trail running carries an inherent risk of injury, illness, and in extreme cases, death.
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 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.
Total Ticket 300 (300 Left:)
  • Nathia Gali Club, Nathia Gali
  • Abbottabad
  • Pakistan

Event Schedule Details

  • July 20, 2025 10:00 am   -   3:00 pm
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