About the race
Welcome to the Kalimpong Trail Run 2026 (Ridges Where We Run), taking place on 1 November 2026. Organized by Kalimpong Hikes, this event is a celebration of nature, adventure, and community, offering a trail running experience through the ridges, forests, villages, and mountain landscapes of Kalimpong, West Bengal, in the Eastern Himalayas. Every aspect of the event is planned in collaboration with local communities and concerned authorities to provide participants with a safe, well-managed, and memorable trail running experience, welcoming both experienced trail runners and first-time mountain challenge participants. Race categories include the 27K Trail Run, 22K Trail Run, and 5K Fun Trail Run. Registration includes an official race bib, professionally marked course, hydration and aid stations, medical support, finisher medal, refreshments, event photography, and a digital finisher certificate.
The course
The course runs through the ridges, forests, villages, and mountain landscapes of Kalimpong in the Eastern Himalayas.