Haryana State PCS

• 24 Feb 2024

First Edition of Gurugram Marathon

Why in News?

More than 27,000 people have registered so far for the first edition of the Gurugram Marathon.

Key Points

• A marathon expo will be organized at Leisure Valley Park in which participants will be given marathon kits.
• The administration held a series of meetings with several runners’ groups, universities, colleges, school associations, all corporates in the city, and citizen groups to ensure maximum participation.
• Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is the event’s brand ambassador. The marathon has been divided into four categories. Three of them are competitive, in which winners will get cash rewards.