The electric starting ground at the Police Parade Ground, Satara where 8,000+ runners gather.
The Satara Hill Half Marathon starts and finishes at the main race arena in Satara city. With great medical staging, baggage counters, hydration zones, and energetic spectator stands, the venue ensures an unforgettable race morning.
Make sure to arrive by 5:30 AM on Sunday, 6 September, 2026 for warm-up and line-up entry.
Flag-Off Time
Flag-Off Time for PBG SHHM 2026 is strictly at 6:30 AM on Sunday, 6 September, 2026.
Reporting Time: 5:30 AM.
Line-Up Sections (A, B, C)
Runners are allocated to Line-Up Sections A, B, and C according to submitted qualifying finish times. Net chip timing ensures an equal start for everyone.
Expo Venue Quick Link
Looking for BIB collection location on September 4 & 5, 2026? Expo is held at Abhaysinhraje Sanskrutik Bhavan, Shendre Fata, Shendre, Satara – 415 004.
Venue Facilities
Baggage counters, medical aid posts, emergency ambulances, holding pens, hydration stations, and post-race breakfast zone.
Line-Up Elite (E)
Front-most holding pen reserved for elite and invited runners with verified qualifying credentials and exceptional finish times.
- Priority front-row start access
- Direct entry to start mat
- Dedicated elite start zone
Line-Up Section A
Front holding pen reserved for runners with verified fast qualifying finish times submitted during registration.
- Priority start access behind Elite
- Closer entry to mat access
- Chip time timing applies
Line-Up Section B
Middle holding pen allocated to experienced runners with sub-2:30 qualifying finish times.
- Spacious holding pen
- Smooth flow to start mat
- Chip time timing applies
Line-Up Section C
Holding pen for general runners and first-time half marathoners. Equal opportunity to earn finisher medals via Net Chip Time.
- Energetic start zone
- Equal net chip time chance
- Full support crew on hand