SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon in Srinagar, with more than 2,000 athletes taking part in the full and half marathon events.
The participants competed in the 42-km full marathon and the 21-km half marathon, with runners passing through Lal Chowk as part of the event.
The marathon attracted athletes from across India and abroad, with participants enthusiastically taking part in the sporting event.
The third edition carries a total prize pool of Rs 3.17 crore, with the winner in the open category set to receive Rs 25 lakh.
The Kashmir Marathon has emerged as one of the country’s elite athletics events, drawing participation from both domestic and international runners.
