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Kashmir Marathon on Oct 25 draws 1,700 runners
The third Kashmir Marathon will be held in Srinagar on October 25, with over 1,700 athletes registered so far, including more than 70 foreigners from 12 countries. Registrations remain open until October 15, officials said. The Department of Tourism has announced a total prize pool of Rs 3.17 crore, with Rs 25 lakh each for the men’s and women’s winners in the full marathon.
The full marathon covers 42 km and the half marathon 21 km. Prize money is structured across overall, age-group, and local categories, with separate awards for Jammu and Kashmir residents. The marathon is recognised on the international calendar of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. A three-day marathon expo is scheduled from October 22 to 24 ahead of the race.
Indian Opinion Analysis
With registrations still open and a Rs 3.17 crore prize pool, the Kashmir Marathon’s third edition is larger than its predecessors. The inclusion of over 70 foreign runners from 12 countries and AIMS recognition positions it as a growing international event, which could boost winter tourism, a key goal for the Jammu and Kashmir government. The separate local-category prizes, up to Rs 4 lakh, are designed to increase resident participation. The October 25 race date, preceded by a three-day expo starting October 22, sets a tight preparation window for the tourism department and other stakeholders, whose coordination the Divisional Commissioner has already flagged as critical.
Source: risingkashmir.com
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