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AIMS Certification Gives Kharghar Hill Marathon International Recognition
The Kharghar Hill Marathon is a running event organized by the Panvel Municipal Corporation.
It will take place on August 23.
More than 6,000 people have already registered.
A group called AIMS has officially recognized the marathon route.
This can make runners’ certificates useful for other important races in India and abroad.
The race covers 42 kilometres and runs through hilly areas.
Organizers say it is the first marathon of its kind in India.
City officials inspected the route and said runner safety should be the top priority.
Political leaders from both the ruling and Opposition groups encouraged people to join.
The Panvel Municipal Corporation’s Kharghar Hill Mayor Marathon has received AIMS recognition.
The marathon is scheduled for August 23 and has attracted more than 6,000 registrations.
AIMS certification means participants can receive certificates recognized by national and international marathon events.
Organizers claim the 42-kilometre Panvel hill marathon is India’s first of its kind.
Officials inspected the route and emphasized safety, while civic leaders jointly urged residents to participate.
- Who
- The Panvel Municipal Corporation is organizing the marathon, with participation from civic officials and local political leaders.
- What
- The Kharghar Hill Mayor Marathon has received recognition from the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.
- Where
- The 42-kilometre hill marathon will be held in Panvel, including the Kharghar Hill route.
- When
- The marathon is scheduled for August 23.
- Why
- The recognition is intended to give the event national and international standing and support participation in marathon events.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Panvel Municipal Corporation
- Recognizing body
- Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS)
- Scheduled date
- August 23
- Registrations
- More than 6,000
- Race distance
- 42 kilometres
- Certification benefit
- Participants can receive certificates recognized for national and international marathon events.
- Safety preparation
- The mayor and civic officials inspected the route and reviewed arrangements.
Quotes
Nitin Patil
Mayor of Panvel who inspected the marathon route and reviewed event preparations
“The marathon will put Panvel on the map among athletes from across the country, and therefore safety arrangements must be given utmost importance”
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