Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 24: Athletes of various age groups displayed vigour and showed motor-ability and enthusiasm while participating in the first Promo Run for Jammu Half Marathon, here today.
Starting from the Jammu University Main Gate, the runners passed through the roads of Panama Chowk, crossing the Rotary Club and finally finished at the University Main Gate.
Promoting healthy lifestyle and bringing the concept of ascribed marathon to the city, runners from Jammu Athlete Club (JAC) and Jammu Runners Group (JRG) along with others called upon health and fitness conscious citizens to take up running as a healthy habit and come forward and support the first ever Marathon of world class level in the City of Temples, an initiative by Jammu Athlete Club.
JAC aims to raise the bar of Marathon and other Athletic Events and bring Jammu & Kashmir at par with global sports events giving an opportunity for the locals to experience global sports excellence and inviting non-locals to come and witness the sports euphoria in Jammu while availing the chance to explore the beauty of Jammu and around places.
JAC’s Half Marathon first edition is likely to have participants from different parts of the nation and have guidance and blessings from renowned names including Milkha Singh, who holds the highest regard for his matchless and beyond compare achievements in athletics at the global level and never misses out on any opportunity in sports elevation and encouragement.
The runners who participated in the Promo Run are very excited to be part of the first of its marathon in Jammu and look forward to many more events of such stature in their city.
“The event is to be held on November 11, 2018 and registrations for the same are open and can be done at www.jammuathletesclub.com.
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