Galiyat Mountain Trail: Recce I (Khaira Gali to Miranjani)
Schedule
Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 am
UTC+05:00Location
Zoom Petrol Pump, Blue Area, Islamabad,Pakistan. | Islamabad, IS
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Get a head start on Pakistan’s most scenic race! Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) is hosting the first of two official recce runs to familiarize participants with the Galiyat Mountain Trail (GMT) 60k, 40k, and 20k race routes.Whether you are preparing for the iTRA (International Trail Running Association) and UTMB Index races on 19th July 2026 or just want a high-altitude challenge, this session is the perfect endurance test. This route covers the full 20k course, some portion of the 40k race route, and more than half of the 60k race.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 17th May 2026
Meeting Point: PSO Petrol Pump (Beverly Centre), Blue Area, Islamabad
Time: 04:30 am (Meeting) | 08:00 am (Start)
Terrain: Trail (Easy to Difficult)
Duration: ~6-8 Hours
Distance Options
Choose the challenge that fits your training:
Full Recce: Khaira Gali to Miranjani Top (32km | 1200m Ascent)
The Pipeline Run: Khaira Gali to Nathia Gali (20km | 500m Ascent)
Twin Peaks: Mushkpuri & Miranjani Peaks (20km | 1100m Ascent)
Single Peak: Miranjani Top (10km | 600m Ascent)
Route Highlights
https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/157163658
https://www.strava.com/routes/2949184689509239538
Khaira Gali → Changla & Kuza Gali Pipeline → Ayubia Pipeline → Dunga Gali → Mushkpuri Top → Lalazar Park → Nathia Gali → Miranjani Top.
Gear & Nutrition
Shoes: Trail or multi-terrain shoes are mandatory.
Gear: 5–10L running vest/bag, rain jacket, sunglasses, and cap.
Fuel: 1–2L water, ORS, dates, chocolates, and bananas.
Note: Participants are responsible for their own Ayubia National Park entry tickets.
Preparation is key. Join us to scout the trails and test your limits before race day!
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Zoom Petrol Pump, Blue Area, Islamabad,Pakistan., PakistanEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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