Archive · 2 Nov 2025
CM Omar Abdullah Completes 21km in Kashmir Marathon
Imagine a big running race happening in beautiful Kashmir!
The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, helped start the race and then ran a long way himself – 21 kilometers, which is like running across a small city.
Lots of people from all over India and even other countries came to run too.
There were races for different distances, including a very long one (42 km) and shorter ones.
A famous actor, Sunil Shetty, was also there to cheer everyone on.
The leaders of Kashmir hope this race helps show how beautiful their home is and encourages more people to visit and enjoy sports.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in and completed the 21 km half-marathon at the second Kashmir Marathon.
The marathon, organized by the Department of Tourism, featured multiple race categories including full marathon (42 km) and half marathon (21 km).
Over 1,100 runners from 27 Indian states and Union Territories, along with 77 foreign participants, took part in the event.
Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty attended, expressing delight and promising to return annually.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the marathon's growth, its potential to boost tourism, and its role in showcasing Kashmir's culture and achievements.
- Who
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, over 1,100 runners, 77 foreign participants, Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
- What
- Second edition of the Kashmir Marathon, featuring a 21 km half-marathon completed by CM Omar Abdullah.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Srinagar, Kashmir (starting from Polo View, along Dal Lake)
- Why
- To celebrate fitness, resilience, and the spirit of Jammu and Kashmir, and to promote sports and adventure tourism.
CM Omar Abdullah's Perspective
LG Manoj Sinha's Perspective
Personal Achievement & Improvement
CM Omar Abdullah's Perspective
Focuses on personal completion and improvement over previous year's performance in the half-marathon, emphasizing personal fitness and effort.
LG Manoj Sinha's Perspective
Celebrates the collective spirit of runners and the event's success in uniting people and fostering brotherhood.
Event's Significance
CM Omar Abdullah's Perspective
Highlights participation and personal commitment to fitness.
LG Manoj Sinha's Perspective
Positions the marathon as a prestigious national tournament, an economic catalyst for tourism, and a platform to showcase cultural heritage and achievements globally.
- Event Name
- Kashmir Marathon (Second Edition)
- Date
- Sunday
- Location
- Srinagar, Kashmir
- Key Participants
- CM Omar Abdullah, Sunil Shetty, LG Manoj Sinha
- Half Marathon Distance
- 21 km
- Full Marathon Distance
- 42 km
- Total Runners
- Over 1,100 (from 27 Indian states/UTs + 77 foreign participants)