Army to hold marathon in Spiti on Sept 28 & 29

The Indian Army will be organising the ‘Spiti Marathon-2024’, a first-of-its-kind high-altitude marathon, as part of Operation Sadbhavana on September 28 and 29. This historic event will take place at the Him Yodha Military Station, Sumdo, in Kaza Subdivision of the Lahaul and Spiti district.

The event will feature four different categories — a 77 km Spiti Avenger Challenge, that will be flagged off on September 28 from Kaza; a 42 km Spiti Full Marathon, that will be flagged off on September 28 from Him Yodha Military Station; a 21 km Spiti Half Marathon that will start from Him Yodha Military Station; and a 10 km Run for Fun that will be flagged off at on September 29 from Sumdo. The event is being organised through the collaborative efforts of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department, Himachal Pradesh Police and the civil administration of Kaza Subdivision.

The marathon aims at highlighting the initiatives undertaken by the Army in the remote areas of the state, promoting local culture and boosting tourism in the border areas. The event will also have cash rewards for more than 36 awards. The inaugural event is open to locals and runners from across the country. Online registration is open at www.spitimarathon.in.