'Run for Fun' marathon on April 21 in Jammu

The third edition of the Jammu Marathon 'Run for Fun' will be held here on April 21.
The marathon programme, which will feature a 4km run, half marathon and marathon events, besides a 12km run for boys and girls below the age of 17 years, will be held here on April 21, Additional Director General, Armed Police, S M Sahai told reporters.
He added that the prize purse for this year's marathon events has been increased to Rs 3 lakh from previous year's Rs 90,000.
While the top athlete in the Marathon will get a sum of Rs 25,000, the winner in the half-marathon will fetch an amount of Rs 10,000.

The winner in the 12km race will get a sum of Rs 8,000.
The ADGP added that the athletes from the paramilitary forces and J&K Police who secure first five positions in marathon and half-marathon will be awarded Commendation Certificate with suitable cash award.