Srinagar, Oct 25 (JKNS): Secretary Tourism Anvy Lavasa, IAS, on Sunday said the Kashmir Marathon has continued to grow each year, with 1,736 runners participating in the third edition of the event in 2026.
Addressing during the prize distribution ceremony of the Kashmir Marathon 3.0, as per news agency JKNS, Lavasa said the event witnessed participation from across Jammu and Kashmir, other parts of the country and abroad.
She said the marathon included 1,315 participants in the full marathon category, while 41 international runners and 216 female participants were also part of the event.
Lavasa said the runners’ experience and the overall quality of the event had improved significantly and continued to improve with each passing year.
She said the Tourism Department, with the support of the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister and Chief Secretary, was working to harness the growing enthusiasm for running and fitness culture by bringing people from across the country and the world to experience Kashmir and its attractions.
The Secretary said the marathon route offered participants an opportunity to experience prominent locations and landmarks, including Lal Chowk, Dal Lake and Chashme Shahi.
She expressed hope that the event would continue to grow in scale and stature, with each edition moving closer to becoming a world-class sporting event and providing a platform to showcase Kashmir’s beauty to the world.
Lavasa welcomed the participants and congratulated the winners, saying the event provided an opportunity to recognise the achievements of runners while promoting Kashmir as a destination for sports and tourism. (JKNS)