The third version of the Patnitop marathon organised in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district witnessed the participation of over 550 enthusiastic runners and health lovers from completely different components of the nation.

Known as India’s most stunning hill race, the Patnitop marathon is an initiative of Kapil Arora, an International Tri-Athlete, Ultramarathoner and a Fit India ambassador, an official stated.

Arora’s initiative was supported by the Patnitop Development Authority, Directorate of Tourism Jammu, district administration Ramban and Udhampur and Sky view by Empyrean, Patnitop, he stated.

The official stated that the marathon, organised underneath the ‘Visit Patnitop’ occasion collection, was held in 4 classes — 21.09 km, 10 km, 5 km and 1 km. The 1 km class was launched for the youngsters this time.

The race was flagged off by Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya.

Winding trails, scenic views and funky breeze all by way of the marathon route made it particular for the contributors coming from completely different states resembling Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Punjab, the official stated.

In the 21.09-km class, Akshay Sharma bagged the quickest male runner award, and Rimpy Sharma for quickest feminine runner. In the ten kms class, Raghav Sharma gained the award for quickest male runner, and deputy commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa, for quickest feminine runner.

In 5 km, Sunil Kumar was the quickest male runner, and Ayushi Gupta, was the quickest feminine runner, the official stated.

The occasion was supported and took part by a few of the notable members of India’s runners’ neighborhood, together with Ramanjeet Oberoi, who began his operating journey on the age of 54 and has accomplished 140 marathons within the final 10 years, and Dr Pallavi Vengurlerkar, an Ironman athlete, an avid marathoner and Black Belt in Karate Martial Arts, the official stated.

Chief Executive Officer of the Patnitop Development Authority, Thakur Sher Singh stated, “The marathon is growing with every edition and bringing together the acclaimed running community from all over the country to Patnitop Tourism Circuit.” “A lot of the participants in today’s event were visiting and experiencing Patnitop for the first time. Such events reiterate our commitment to wellness and sustainable tourism,” he stated.

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