Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Siliguri College Organizes Half-Marathon for Environmental Awareness
Siliguri College is organizing a big running event called 'Run for Green Siliguri' on January 25.
This event is to help people understand how important it is to take care of our environment.
There will be three types of races: a long half-marathon for adults, a shorter 'Dream Run' for older kids, and a special race for children with disabilities.
The races will start at 6 am and go through different parts of the city.
The winners will get money, medals, and certificates.
The college is doing this to celebrate 75 years since it was started, and the mayor, who is also an alumnus, announced the event.
Siliguri College and the Siliguri Marathon Committee are organizing a half-marathon titled 'Run for Green Siliguri' on January 25 to promote environmental awareness.
The event features three categories: a half-marathon for adults, a 'Dream Run' for participants aged 12 and above, and a short-distance run for physically-challenged children.
The half-marathon will start at Siliguri College Ground and pass through various locations in the city, concluding at Tarai Tarapada Adarsha Vidyalaya schoolground.
The total prize money for the marathon is ₹2.5 lakh, with the half-marathon winner receiving ₹1 lakh and the runner-up ₹50,000.
All three events will start at 6 am, and successful participants will receive cash awards, medals, and certificates.
- Who
- Siliguri College and Siliguri Marathon Committee
- What
- Half-marathon event titled 'Run for Green Siliguri'
- When
- January 25
- Where
- Siliguri College Ground and surrounding areas
- Why
- To spread awareness of environmental conservation and celebrate the college's platinum jubilee
- Event Name
- Run for Green Siliguri
- Date
- January 25
- Organizers
- Siliguri College and Siliguri Marathon Committee
- Categories
- Half-marathon, Dream Run, Short-distance run for physically-challenged children
- Prize Money
- ₹2.5 lakh
- Start Time
- 6 am
- Location
- Siliguri College Ground and surrounding areas