# PBG Satara Hill Half Marathon 2026
> The Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) is India's premier hill half marathon held annually in Satara, Maharashtra along the UNESCO World Heritage Western Ghats. Organized by the non-profit Satara Runners Foundation (SRF), SHHM previously held the Guinness World Record for the most runners in a mountain half marathon in 2016 and 2017. The 21.097 km course features challenging climbs with breathtaking valley panoramas, rigorous medical support, energetic crowd cheer zones, and iconic finisher medals. 

## Quick Facts
- **Event Date**: Sunday, 6 September, 2026
- **Distance**: 21.097 km (Official Mountain Half Marathon)
- **Start / Reporting Time**: Start at 6:30 AM (Reporting at 5:30 AM)
- **Location**: Satara, Maharashtra, India (Kas Pathar Road)
- **Organizer**: Satara Runners Foundation (Non-profit)
- **Guinness World Records**: Historic Record Holder (2016 & 2017) with 2,618 Mountain Finishers; Official Attempt target in 2026 for 9,000+ runners.
- **Expo Dates & Venue**: September 4 & 5, 2026 at Abhaysinhraje Sanskrutik Bhavan, Shendre Fata, Shendre, Satara – 415 004

## Primary Website Sections
- [Home](https://runsatara.com/): Main event portal, countdown timer, visual race overview, and brand story.
- [Registrations](https://runsatara.com/registrations): Registration eligibility, phased opening dates (Apr 6, 2026 at 6:00AM to Apr 9, 2026 at 6:00PM), registration fees, and slot reservation rules.
- [About & History](https://runsatara.com/about): History of SHHM, Guinness World Record documentation, Satara Runners Foundation board of trustees, and community impact.
- [Race Route & Elevation](https://runsatara.com/route): 21.097 km course elevation profile, climb gradients, hydration stations, and medical aid points along Kas Pathar road.
- [Race Expo](https://runsatara.com/expo): Expo venue location, mandatory bib collection documents, timing chip distribution, and runner guidelines.
- [Prize Categories](https://runsatara.com/prizes): Total cash prize breakdown, age category classifications, podium trophies, and anti-doping regulations.
- [Official Pacers](https://runsatara.com/pacers): Certified pacing bus team, target finishing times (1:45 to 3:30 hours), and pacer profiles.
- [Finisher Medals](https://runsatara.com/medals): Custom medal design showcase, history of past commemorative medals, and hallmark features.
- [Past Editions & Results](https://runsatara.com/editions): Searchable database of past race editions, historical finisher counts, podium winners, and timing archives.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://runsatara.com/faq): Comprehensive Q&A covering bib collection, refund rules, transfer policies, route cut-offs, and medical facilities.
- [Venue & Travel](https://runsatara.com/venue): How to reach Satara by air, train, or road, nearby hotels, parking, and local tourist attractions.
- [Contact & Support](https://runsatara.com/contact): Official support email (support@runsatara.com), office address, and committee inquiry form.

## Full Content Briefing
For a complete, consolidated text dump of all rules, elevation profiles, FAQs, and event information formatted for LLM consumption, see:
- [Full LLM Briefing](https://runsatara.com/llms-full.txt)