Two lakes. One road.
Chandigarh's own ultramarathon. From New Lake in Sector 42 to Tikkar Taal, through the Morni Hills.
- Last edition
- 16 August 2026
- Distances
- 30K · 55K · 75K
- Start
- New Lake, Sector 42
- Finish
- Tikkar Taal, Morni
Home is the start line.
Every road ends at a start line, and this one is at home. Lake to Lake joins the two lungs of the city and takes runners out to the Shivalik foothills.
It is held around Independence Day and carries the message of a “Fit, Healthy and United India”. The 2026 edition flagged off 500+ runners from across India, with age-group categories for men and women, including 50+.
Lake to Lake Ultra started as a shared dream between two friends, Amit Chauhan, who chairs the Organising Committee, and Amit Gulia, the Race Director. Read the story
Three lengths of the same road.
How the 2026 edition ran. Details for the next edition are confirmed when it is announced.
₹5,565
- Start
- 4:00 am
- Cut-off
- 12 hours
- Aid
- Every 5 km
The longest and toughest format: constant direction changes, sustained climbs and a demanding ascent through the Morni Hills Forest Reserve.
₹4,543
- Start
- 4:00 am
- Cut-off
- 9 hours
- Aid
- Every 5 km
The middle distance, from New Lake through the Morni Hills Forest Reserve to Tikkar Taal.
₹3,143
- Start
- 6:00 am
- Cut-off
- 6 hours
- Aid
- Every 5 km
Joins the route at a second start line, a right turn after Pinjore Toll, and finishes at Tikkar Taal.
Fees as listed for 2026. Age-group categories for men and women, including 50+.
Out of the city, into the hills.
From New Lake in Sector 42 the road runs out of the city and up into the Morni Hills Forest Reserve, finishing at Tikkar Taal.
Road, rural lanes and forest trail
Aid every 5 km
Profile to be published
The 30K joins the route at a second start line, a right turn after Pinjore Toll. August in and around Chandigarh is hot and humid, with monsoon showers, so plan for it.
How the weekend ran.
The 2026 schedule, as a guide to what to expect.
- 15 Aug
Bib expo
Collect your race bib and kit. - 16 Aug, 4:00 am
55K and 75K start
From New Lake, Sector 42. - 16 Aug, 6:00 am
30K starts
From the second start line after Pinjore Toll. - 16 Aug
Finish at Tikkar Taal
Cut-offs: 6 h (30K), 9 h (55K), 12 h (75K).
What your entry covers.
As listed for 2026. Rules, mandatory kit, age limits and timing details are published with each edition's race guide.
The essentials
- Official event kit and race bib
- Post-race lunch
- Medical support
- Aid stations every 5 km
Run it with a plan
Who ran it best in 2026.
The podium from the most recent edition.
Prateek Verma
Pradeep Kumar
Suraj Prakash Meena
The winner, Prateek Verma, is a runner Amit mentors. Read his race in his own words
What runners ask first.
When is the next edition?
It is not announced yet. Add your name below and we will write first, with dates, entry details and what to do next. The most recent edition was on 16 August 2026.
Which distances are there?
In 2026 there were three: 30K, 55K and 75K. The 55K and 75K start at 4:00 am from New Lake, Sector 42, and the 30K starts at 6:00 am from a second start line, a right turn after Pinjore Toll. All finish at Tikkar Taal in the Morni Hills.
What are the cut-off times?
In 2026: 6 hours for the 30K, 9 hours for the 55K and 12 hours for the 75K.
What does the entry include?
In 2026: the official event kit and race bib, a post-race lunch, medical support and aid stations every 5 km.
What does it cost?
The 2026 fees were ₹3,143 for the 30K, ₹4,543 for the 55K and ₹5,565 for the 75K. Fees for the next edition are set when it is announced.
Is the route road or trail?
A mix. Race listings describe mostly road and flat trail sections connecting the lakes, rural roads and scenic sections, then winding trails and a sustained ascent through the Morni Hills Forest Reserve for the longer distances.
How do I train for it?
Amit coaches runners for exactly this kind of race, around a job and a real week. Start with a free call.
What is the refund policy?
Entry terms, including refunds, are set by the organiser for each edition and shown at registration.
Add your name.
Tell us which distance you have in mind and how to reach you. We will write first when the next edition is announced, with dates, entry details and what to do next.
30K, 55K, 75K
Only used to reach you
Who puts it on.
Amit Chauhan, Chairman
Header photo: Tikkar Taal, Morni Hills by Patiala.singh, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; cropped and darkened.