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1.35 Lakh Runners Participate in Faridabad Marathon Promoting Drug‑Free Haryana
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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Around 135,000 participants gathered in Faridabad for a marathon aimed at promoting a drug‑free Haryana.
Faridabad, Haryana, witnessed a massive turnout as roughly 135,000 runners assembled for a marathon dedicated to the state’s drug‑free campaign. The event, organized on the city’s main thoroughfares, saw participants ranging from seasoned athletes to local residents joining the cause.
The marathon was positioned as a public health initiative, intended to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage a lifestyle free from narcotics. Organisers highlighted the symbolic value of a large, drug‑free crowd moving together, underscoring community solidarity against substance misuse.
Authorities expressed optimism that the unprecedented participation would translate into stronger community resolve and support for anti‑drug measures across Haryana. The successful execution of the marathon also demonstrated the state’s capacity to mobilise citizens for health‑related causes.
The marathon was positioned as a public health initiative, intended to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage a lifestyle free from narcotics. Organisers highlighted the symbolic value of a large, drug‑free crowd moving together, underscoring community solidarity against substance misuse.
Authorities expressed optimism that the unprecedented participation would translate into stronger community resolve and support for anti‑drug measures across Haryana. The successful execution of the marathon also demonstrated the state’s capacity to mobilise citizens for health‑related causes.