WIAA Announces 2026 Women’s Rally to the Valley for March 28

The Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) has announced the 2026 Women’s Rally to the Valley will take place on March 28, 2026. The event will see around 300 women participants travel approximately 125km from Mumbai to Karjat. WIAA initially closed registrations on March 24 but extended the deadline to March 26 at 1 pm.

Key Highlights

• WIAA schedules the 2026 Women’s Rally to the Valley for March 28
• Around 300 women will drive 125km from Mumbai to Karjat
• Registration deadline extended to March 26 at 1 pm
• Entry fee is Rs 15000 per car with up to three participants
• Participants must navigate without GPS using rally-style roadbooks

Event Details and Participation

The enrolment fee for the rally is Rs 15,000 per car. Each vehicle can have up to three participants, but only two can drive. Both drivers must hold a valid FMSCI driver’s competition licence, which is provided upon registration. Participants are required to use their own cars and cover toll and fuel expenses themselves.

According to WIAA chairman Nitin Dossa, the association has received about 75 car entries so far. The total number of participants is expected to reach 300. The rally will be organised on Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting from the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli, Mumbai, at 8 am. Participants must arrive by 5:30 am for documentation and vehicle inspection before the flag-off.

Route and Rally Format

Contestants will navigate out of Mumbai onto hilly roads, covering approximately 125km to reach the Novotel Imagicaa hotel in Karjat. They must complete the route without GPS assistance, relying instead on rally-style roadbooks provided by the organisers. This format tests both navigation and driving skills.

As in previous years, the 2026 rally will be led by the winners from the past edition. Pooja, a returning participant, will again compete with her mother. She highlighted the personal stories behind each car and thanked WIAA for organising the event. She also expressed hope for more such rallies in the future.

Additional Information

The Women’s Rally to the Valley aims to encourage women drivers and promote safe driving practices. The event continues to attract strong interest, with organisers expecting full participation by the extended deadline. All contestants must comply with rally rules and safety requirements set by WIAA and FMSCI.