Chandigarh

Shimla running and living marathon on Sept 24

PNS

The 9th Shimla Running and living Marathon would be organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports  on September 24.

A spokesperson of the Youth Services & Sport Department said this annual running event includes Half Marathon of 25km, 13km and 6km distance and will be participated by local people along with tourists from across the country.

"The run has become a landmark event on the running calendar for enthusiasts who come to Shimla from various parts of the country, including Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh," the spokesman added.

Started in 2009 with 6m and 21.1 km run has now become a run fest with the course getting tougher including the longer 25km and 13km  distances.

The registration is open online at https://goeventz.com/event/the-9th-shimla-running-and-living-25k-sep-24th-2017/47918 . which would close on September 10.