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Around 300 Runners Take Part in Naharlagun Promo Run for Itanagar Marathon
✍️ The Arunachal Times
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 06:32 AM
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Approximately 300 participants gathered in Naharlagun for a promotional run ahead of the upcoming Itanagar Marathon.
A promotional run for the upcoming Itanagar Marathon was staged in Naharlagun, drawing close to three hundred runners. The event, organized as a precursor to the main marathon, saw participants of varied ages and fitness levels line up along the town’s main thoroughfares.
Local officials and members of the marathon committee oversaw the run, emphasizing its role in encouraging community participation and raising awareness about the larger race scheduled in the state capital, Itanagar. While exact timings were not disclosed, the gathering highlighted growing interest in long‑distance running within Arunachal Pradesh.
The turnout reflects a broader push by the state’s sports authorities to promote healthy lifestyles and to position Arunachal Pradesh as a destination for endurance events. Organisers hope the enthusiasm generated by the Naharlagun edition will translate into strong participation when the full marathon takes place later this year.
Local officials and members of the marathon committee oversaw the run, emphasizing its role in encouraging community participation and raising awareness about the larger race scheduled in the state capital, Itanagar. While exact timings were not disclosed, the gathering highlighted growing interest in long‑distance running within Arunachal Pradesh.
The turnout reflects a broader push by the state’s sports authorities to promote healthy lifestyles and to position Arunachal Pradesh as a destination for endurance events. Organisers hope the enthusiasm generated by the Naharlagun edition will translate into strong participation when the full marathon takes place later this year.