Shillong, Nov 8: The fifth edition of the Assam Rifles half marathon will be staged on December 14 in Shillong, the organisers announced during a press conference at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on Saturday.
Organised by the Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, the event was first held in 2021 to promote fitness, camaraderie and public engagement through sports.
The fifth edition will feature more than 3000 runners competing in three different distances – 5km, 10km and 21km – from the age of 12 to 60+ years. The runners will not only be able to showcase their endurance at the most picturesque route of upper Shillong but also compete for a whopping Rs 20 lakh in prize money.
The organisers also unveiled the finisher medal, grey and maroon jersey and the route of this year’s Assam Rifles Half Marathon.
The 5km Run is open to all while the 10km race allows individuals from six age categories (12-18, 18-30, 30–40 years, 40–50 years, 50–60 years and 60+ years) to participate. Running enthusiasts in five age groups (18–30 years, 30–40 years, 40–50 years, 50–60 years and 60+ years) can compete in the half marathon (21km race).
Participants can register on https://www.townscript.com/e/assam-rifles-half-marathon-421022.
