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Guwahati to Host Maiden International Marathon on February 7
Guwahati will have its first international marathon on February 7.
The Assam government is supporting the event.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched its logo.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar attended the launch.
People can register starting September 11.
Runners can choose from five race distances.
The longest race will be 42.195 kilometres.
The races will begin and end at Judges Field.
Organizers hope the event will help show Guwahati to people around the world.
The inaugural Guwahati International Marathon will be held on February 7, backed by the Assam government.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the marathon’s logo with cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar present.
The event will offer ₹1.25 crore in total prize money, with registration beginning September 11.
Race categories will include a marathon, half-marathon, 10-km, 5-km and 1.5-km runs.
All races will start and finish at Judges Field and pass prominent Guwahati landmarks.
- Who
- The Assam government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sunil Gavaskar and official organiser PMG are associated with the event.
- What
- The maiden Guwahati International Marathon will feature five race categories and ₹1.25 crore in total prize money.
- Where
- The races will start and finish at Judges Field in Guwahati, Assam, with routes passing prominent city landmarks.
- When
- The marathon will be held on February 7; registration begins September 11. The year is not specified.
- Why
- The event is intended to showcase Guwahati internationally and enhance its reputation as a vibrant, ambitious and globally connected destination.
Key facts
- Event
- Maiden Guwahati International Marathon
- Date
- February 7
- Registration
- Starts September 11
- Total prize money
- ₹1.25 crore
- Race categories
- 42.195-km marathon, 21.097-km half-marathon, 10-km, 5-km and 1.5-km runs
- Start and finish
- Judges Field, Guwahati
- State sponsor
- Assam Tourism Development Corporation
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