6th Bordermen Marathon Amritsar 2027

The sixth Bordermen Marathon is scheduled for 28 February 2027 in Amritsar, Punjab, India, organised by the Border Security Force. The theme, Hand in Hand with Border Population, reflects the event's aim of connecting civilian runners, security personnel and communities near the international frontier. Organisers anticipate 10,000 to 15,000 entrants, although that is a projection rather than a confirmed field size.

The full marathon starts at Golden Gate, Amritsar at 05:00 India Standard Time, while the half marathon starts from the War Memorial at 06:00 and the 10K begins near Lahori Mal village on Attari Road at 06:30. All three routes finish at Joint Check Post Attari. Arrive at the correct starting point at least one hour early and allow time to arrange transport after the finish.

The race has age groups for participants below 40, above 40 and above 60 years, with a minimum age of 18. The full-marathon cut-off is six hours for men and six and a half hours for women and participants over 60. The half-marathon cut-offs are two and a half and three hours respectively, while the 10K limits are one hour fifteen and one hour thirty. Finisher medals require completion within the applicable limit.

Registration closes on 20 February 2027. Standard entry costs INR 500 for either marathon distance and INR 200 for the 10K. Eligible women, students, security personnel and residents of six designated Punjab border districts can register without an entry fee, subject to the organiser's rules.

Race bibs and jerseys can be collected at BSF Sector Headquarters, Khasa, Amritsar, on 26 and 27 February between 09:30 and 18:00 local time. Bring photo identification. The organiser requires suitable running clothing and shoes and advises preparation for cool early-morning conditions.

Cash prizes are advertised for leading eligible finishers, with additional awards for border-community participants. Awards may change in categories with fewer than ten entrants. Participants should follow current organiser instructions for race-day access and transport at the Attari border area.