Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Shillong to Host 5th Assam Rifles Half Marathon with Rs 20 Lakh Prize Money
The Assam Rifles, an old security force in India, is holding its fifth big running race called the Half Marathon in Shillong on December 14th.
Lots of people, from kids to older adults, will get to run different distances like 5km, 10km, or the full half marathon (21km).
The race takes place on a beautiful path in Upper Shillong.
This year, they are giving away a lot of money, Rs 20 Lakh, to the winners!
The Assam Rifles wants this event to encourage everyone to be healthy and active.
It's a big running celebration in the Northeast part of India.
The 5th Assam Rifles Half Marathon will be held in Shillong on December 14.
Over 3000 runners aged 12 to 60+ will compete in 5km, 10km, and 21km races.
The event aims to promote fitness, camaraderie, and public engagement through sports.
A total prize money of Rs 20 Lakh is up for grabs for the participants.
The organizers have unveiled the finisher medal, jersey, and the race route in Upper Shillong.
- Who
- Assam Rifles (organizers), Col. Navjot Singh (SM), over 3000 runners, Prashant Kumar, Himanshu Talwar, Krishna Kant Dubey.
- What
- The 5th edition of the Assam Rifles Half Marathon featuring 5km, 10km, and 21km races with Rs 20 Lakh in prize money.
- When
- December 14
- Where
- Shillong, Upper Shillong
- Why
- To promote fitness, camaraderie, public engagement through sports, and align with the Prime Minister's vision for a fitter India.
Event Organizers (Assam Rifles)
Participants' Expectations
Event Purpose
Event Organizers (Assam Rifles)
To promote fitness, camaraderie, public engagement through sports, and align with the Prime Minister's vision for a fitter India.
Participants' Expectations
To showcase endurance, compete for significant prize money, and experience a picturesque route.
Prize Money
Event Organizers (Assam Rifles)
Significantly increased to Rs 20 Lakh to attract more participants and promote the event.
Participants' Expectations
A major draw, attracting runners aged 12 to 60+ to compete for the substantial prize purse.
- Event
- 5th Assam Rifles Half Marathon
- Date
- December 14
- Location
- Shillong, Upper Shillong
- Organizer
- Assam Rifles
- Distances
- 5km, 10km, 21km
- Age Range
- 12 to 60+ years
- Prize Money
- Rs 20 Lakh
- Estimated Participants
- 3000+
