The Celebration of Endurance
Every year, the city of Satara comes alive with the sound of pounding feet as runners from all corners of the globe gather for the SATARA HILL HALF MARATHON (SHHM). Held in the historic city that once served as the capital of the Maratha Kingdom, this event is the grandest of all community-organized marathons in India.
The Legendary Maratha Warrior King Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale himself once roamed these hills, and now modern-day warriors come to test their mettle against the grueling terrain. In fact, the SHHM is so challenging that it has earned a spot in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS thrice for the ‘Most People in a Single Mountain Run’.
Welcome to the JBG Satara Hill Half Marathon – where the beauty of the Western Ghats meets the thrill of endurance running. Our annual event, held in the scenic city of Satara every September, is a celebration of human strength, perseverance, and the power of community.
Second only to the iconic Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), SHHM is a force to be reckoned with in the vibrant and inspiring world of running events in Maharashtra.
Amidst the pounding footsteps and racing hearts of thousands of runners, the JBG Satara Hill Half Marathon (SHHM) has emerged as a formidable force in India’s running scene, securing its spot as the third largest event in the country. With 5612 determined finishers crossing the line in its latest edition outshining other notable races, with the exception of the Tata Mumbai Marathon (10979) and the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (6019).
One statistic stands out as a shining beacon of progress and inclusion – “the second-highest number of female runners”. Whether racing towards the finish line or simply relishing the thrill of the run, our trailblazing female runners prove that anything is possible when you dare to dream big and chase your passions with all your heart.
