ITANAGAR, Nov 1: The Itanagar Marathon 2.0, organized by Foxtail Sports Foundation, saw the participation of around 1,000 runners at IG Park here on Sunday, bringing together athletes, students, fitness enthusiasts and members of the public in a collective celebration of fitness and sporting spirit.
Themed ‘Run for a Fit, Clean, Green and Drug-Free Itanagar’, the event aimed to promote physical fitness, environmental consciousness and awareness against substance abuse, while encouraging greater public participation in sports and healthy living.
The marathon featured multiple categories, including the 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km Open and Inter-School Championship. The race route started and concluded at IG Park, passing through RKM Hospital, Police Headquarters (PHQ) and Baat village.
In the 21.1 km men’s category, Arif Ali emerged as the champion with a timing of 1:17:06, while Mercia claimed the women’s title with a timing of 2:01:07. In the 40-plus men’s category of the half marathon, Sonkoli secured the top position, clocking 1:50:33.
In the 10 km category, Suraj clinched the men’s title with a timing of 34:45, while Nampi Kaman emerged as the women’s champion with a timing of 49:43.
In the 5 km Open category, Agalumso Tawsik and Nang Lukhena Chautang secured the men’s and women’s titles, respectively. The Inter-School Championship saw Khawtun Wangsu emerge as the boys’ winner, while Mary Taga claimed the girls’ title.
The event was graced by Dahey Sangno, CEO Itanagar Smart City Development Corporation Limited; Marnya Chiram, Superintending Engineer, Rural Works Department (GoAP); and the Second-in-Command (2IC) of the 138 Battalion, CRPF, Itanagar, along with other dignitaries.
The event was led by Race Director Pei Ijum Gadi, CEO Foxtail Sports Foundation, alongside the organizing team, volunteers and supporting partners.
The successful conduct of Itanagar Marathon 2.0 marks another milestone in the promotion of running culture and community-driven sporting initiatives in the capital.