Despite a foggy winter morning, as many as 3000 runners took part in the ‘Run Bhopal Run’ marathon on Sunday. ‘Run Bhopal Run’ Founder President and Bhopal Collector Nishant Warwade, Minister of State for Cooperatives, Vishwas Sarang and Bhopal Mayor Alok Sharma took part in the marathon. Cleanliness was the main theme of the marathon
Super dustbin was the prime attraction for the people during the Bhopal run marathon. The message of cleanliness and to make people use dustbin was spread through the super dustbin.
The objective of the marathon was to inspire individuals to realise the infinite power they have within them through running. Its aim was to make running and related activities as a way of life. Running is an active meditation. It encompasses mind, body and spirit and makes us better from what we are. Another goal was to involve people from all ages and walks of lives, especially youth and women to achieve fitness, mental well being & facilitate them to lead a healthy lifestyle for their own good & for the greater good of the society. Bhopal Runners strive to fuel positive change in our communities & environment by providing a platform for people to realize their potential through running.
The marathon was started with the elite half marathon of 21.095 KMs. The marathon was conducted in three stages. It was started from Moti lal Nehru Stadium (lal Parade Ground), towards KN Tiraha to Baan Ganga Square then taking left towards Roshanpura Square to Rang Mahal Square and it ended on the finish line at the T.T Nagar Stadium Gate No.-3.
Mayor Alok Sharma and Minister Vishwas Sarang distributed the prizes to the participants and appealed to make the city number 1 in the upcoming cleanliness survey.