Omar Abdullah invites runners to Kashmir Marathon
Srinagar, Oct 22 (KINS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday invited runners from across India and abroad to participate in the third Kashmir Marathon, scheduled for October 25 in Srinagar.
Inaugurating the marathon expo at Polo Grounds, he said the event would promote running and showcase Kashmir’s scenic beauty. He announced a separate prize category for local runners to encourage long-distance running in J&K.
Spot registrations remain open at the expo. Abdullah, who participated in the first two editions, said he would flag off this year’s marathon but would not compete.(KINS)
