The first International Chandigarh Marathon will be held on December 10 at the Capitol Complex here.
The event is being organized by ‘Sports 13’ in association with Chandigarh Administration, Athletic Federation of India and Chandigarh Athletic Association.
Jatinder Yadav, Chandigarh Director Tourism said, “We are expecting a participation of over 15,000 fitness and sports enthusiasts from the tricity and the region. Athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia and Japan are likely to join us in this grand initiative.”
There will be separate categories for Indian and International men and women, besides the veteran male and female categories for 40 plus and 60 plus age groups and few other groups. There will be a special run for school children – School Cool Run – 3 Km with a theme of “A campaign against child assault” and a special run for females – Femithon – 5 km, with a theme of “Women lets stand up for our rights”.
A Divyang wheelchair Run will also be held & entry will be free for same. The route measurement shall be certified by AIMS, said Yadav.
The three-day Marathon Expo will take place prior to the main event at leisure Valley, Sector 10 on December 7-8 for local participants and on December 9 for the outstation candidates.
The UT Director Tourism said that the participants will get goodie bags, marathon T-shirts, healthy refreshment, water and a route map. There will be medals for all competitive runners and online certificates will be provided for all the participants.
Arrangements for public utilities, CCTV cameras, kid zone, baggage counter, and cool zone shall be made. Other attractions include a live band performance, health talkies, eatable stalls, selfie counter, added Yadav.