A large number of people from different walks of life took part in the 2nd edition of ‘Punjab half Marathon-2017’ for a cause ‘Say No to Drugs’ on Sunday morning.
The event was hosted by the State legal Services Authority, UT Chandigarh, Narcotics Control Bureau along with national level trust Thrill Zone. The marathon was flagged off by Balbir Singh, District and Sessions Judge, Chandigarh. Justice Surya Kant inspired the participants by giving away prizes to the winners and stressed on the need for Drug Free Society.
The marathon had three categories covering the distance of 21 km 10 km and 5 km. The marathon commenced from Chandigarh club at 5.30 am which crossed Rock Garden, Sukhna lake, Kishangarh, and IT Park and ended at the point from where it had started. Asian Marathon Champion (1992), Sunita Godara was the Marathon Ambassador for the event.
Balbir Singh, who was the chief guest on the occasion, gave away the prizes to the winners. The winners were given trophies, shoes, T-shirts and certificates. While congratulating the winners, founder of Thrill Zone, PC Kushwaha said, “The marathon witnessed overwhelming response. The support from police, Traffic department made it more successful. We will be back to the city beautiful with a new cause soon”.