PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CAPITALTRAILS RACE SERIES - LALKOT
Welcome to LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026), a trail race like no other! Prepare to race through the rich history of Delhi's origins in this unique and self-supported adventure. We promise you a challenging, yet wildly fun experience that will test your mettle and trail prowess, and give you bragging rights as never before. So lace up those shoes, pack your trail snacks, and get ready for a thrilling ride!
EVENT SCHEDULE
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Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Location: Sanjay Van, New Delhi
Assembly Time: 5:30 AM
Race Start Time: 6:00 AM
GEOCACHING TEAM RACE
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LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026) is a completely self-supported adventure! And what's more - it's a team event. You'll be participating in teams of two and solving the navigational puzzle together. You bring your own gear, fuel, hydration, tech - and anything else you think you might need - it's a 100% BYO party.
With LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026), we've introduced a new concept in trail running in India - GEOCACHING. In simple terms, it's a treasure hunt.
We'll share the exact GPS coordinates of checkpoints for you to find. How you get there, what order you complete the locations, what route you end up creating, how much distance you end up covering, will all be left to you. As long as you're doing it together with your teammate (and proving that - we'll get to that later), you're good and we'll be good.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You'll be registering individually, but you can mention your team member's name if you've decided who you'll be participating with. If you don't, just leave the team name and team member fields blank and we'll pair you up at random, or give you the option to choose from other participants after registrations are closed.
There will be NO on-route support for anything (no aid stations, no water supply, no route markings, no start-line Zumba, no finish-line feasts) and you’ll be responsible for your own success or failure in the race. We'll only be sharing the minimally required information for you to successfully finish the race.
RACE FEES AND DISTANCES
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Choose from two enticing options:
- Short Distance: For those who want to take it easy - or for those who want to make it to breakfast fast - this category is the perfect pill. Estimated completion time can be anywhere between 1.5 and 2.5 hours. The participation fee for this category is INR 1000 (incl. taxes) per team member.
- Long Distance: Take on the adrenaline-packed journey through the historical sites in the area, and let the trails reveal their secrets to you. Estimated completion time can be anywhere between 2.5 and 5 hours. The participation fee for this category is INR 1500 (incl. taxes) per team member.
Your participation will be confirmed only once the payment has been received.
RACE CUTOFF
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LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026) will have cutoff time for finishing the race.
- Short Distance: 3 hours
- Long Distance: 5 hours
MANDATORY GEAR REQUIREMENTS
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Our gear checklist might (not) seem like a lot, but this is essential loot and will need strict adherence. We will be doing gear-checks and will be checking for the following items. We don't care how you carry them - we just care that you do. And if you don't, then your participation will be cancelled on the spot and you'll be required to volunteer with us for the event!
- Water/Hydration: Carry the hydration power of a thousand desert camels! Okay, maybe not that much, but enough to quench your thirst throughout the entire race. You must carry at least 2L of water and electrolyte mix (combined) if you’re opting for the long distance. For the short one, you should carry at least 1L. And ensure you have a lot more in your cars/cabs for before and after the race.
- Nutrition and Fuel: The wall is a great album by Pink Floyd, and a not-so-great structure in forests. Moreover, it’s something you don’t want to hit while racing. So stock up on your energy-packed goodies (gels, candy, nuts, whatever gives you that carb rush) to keep those legs moving.
- Mobile Phone: Not to take selfies (although we love them too), but to use for navigation and scanning those checkpoint QR codes! And while at it, make sure your batteries are fully charged before starting the race.
- Webscorer App: You'll be using the Webscorer app to scan the checkpoint QR codes. Without this, your timings won't be recorded at all, as this time there will be no volunteers to record timings manually.
- Gaia App: You should have the Gaia app downloaded before the gear-check, so that you don't end up jeopardising your potential timings by causing delays due to last-minute app downloads. It'll be good to not bother the internet Gods at race start. Also, there will be no route markings, so you’ll be entirely navigating using the GPS information/coordinates that will be shared with you. Without this, you won't know where to go.
FINAL RESULTS
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The team that successfully checks in to all locations and finishes first, wins.
Or maybe not!
In line with all CapitalTrails Race Series events, the timing data for LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026) will be normalised for age and gender to ensure a fair chance of 'winning' for everyone. This essentially means that all teams have a chance to win the event if they don't finish first, second or third!
TRAIL RUNNING ETIQUETTE
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Don't forget your trail manners and keep the trail karma in check:
- Share the Trail Love: Say hello and share a smile with fellow runners and hikers you encounter along the way. High-fives are optional but highly encouraged - and so are friendly doggo pats!
- Leave No Trace: Only footprints in the mud alllowed. Anyone found littering will be disqualified from the race immediately.
- No Disturbing Wildlife: They're just there to chill and maybe to spectate your trailblazing performance. But they won't be carrying cameras, so no point even looking in their direction. But yes, be watchful and don't have them start chasing you - you don't want to race them!
- Camaraderie Before Competition: Be respectful of other runners. We're all part of one tribe and tribes act united. If anyone is found acting in an un-sporting manner to other participants, there will be immediate disqualification. You all know what un-sporting is.
- Embrace the Adventure: It's a trail race, not a catwalk. Embrace the untamed, the unexpected, and the unapologetically muddy.
SAFETY MEASURES
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Though our trail race is an adventure of epic proportions, we've got your safety in mind. Our team is certified to give first aid in the wilderness and will be carrying an emergency medical kit. We'll also be sharing a list of nearest medical facilities in case there's a situation that calls for it.
CANCELLATIONS
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We understand that life can be as unpredictable as trail running itself. Here's our Cancellations Policy for LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026), designed to keep things fair and flexible:
- 100% Transfer Policy: If you decide to cancel your participation in the race and inform us at least one week (seven days) before the event date, we've got your back! You will be eligible to transfer your registration to another CapitalTrails race within 12 months of your registration date, no questions asked. Sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and we get it!
- No Refund Policy: For any cancellations made less than one week (seven days) before the event, we won't be able to issue a refund or do a transfer. Don't worry, though; your registration fee will still be put to good use, ensuring a seamless and epic experience for all the other adventurous souls on the trail.
- Transfer Expiry Policy: If you're using a transfer from any of our previous CapitalTrails Race Series events, this event registration will be considered as a utilisation of the transfer and there will be no further extension to the validity of the transfer (even if there's another upcoming event in the 12-month window).
In the event that one of the team members has to cancel his/her participation, the Cancellation Policy will only apply to that team member's registration. In such a case, the remaining participant will get an option to choose any other team member from the available single participants, or go with a random pairing with the available single participants.
We want everyone to have the best possible trail running experience, and our Cancellation Policy is designed to balance fairness and logistical considerations - though, full disclosure, the ‘no refund policy’ is just to ensure that the organisers’ and volunteers’ time commitments are respected. This policy applies to all participants, regardless of the chosen race distance.
In the rare event that we need to cancel LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026) due to unforeseen circumstances (we hope we never have to!), we'll transfer your registration to the next event in the series within a period of 12 months.
Unfortunately, there will be no refunds.
RACE BRIEFING
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A detailed race briefing will be done online at a date that will be communicated to all registered participants closer to race day. We will do our best to ensure that all important bits are communicated to you clearly.
Join us for a wild and memorable experience in the heart of nature. LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026) is not just a race; it's an opportunity to celebrate the history of this megacity of Delhi via a trail running activity. By participating in LALKOT By CapitalTrails (2026), you’ll be one of the pioneers in the Indian trail running movement.
May the trails be with you!
Note: On to serious stuff, all participants must sign a waiver of liability, which we'll be sharing with you once registrations are done. It's the not-so-glamorous but necessary part of our wild trail running escapade. Safety first, folks!
Another Note: If you need any further information, simply reach out to info@capitaltrails.in and we will help you navigate any bumps on the trail!