Guwahati Gears Up For First International Marathon With ₹1.25-Crore Prize Purse
Guwahati: Guwahati will host its first International Marathon on February 7, 2027, with a total prize purse of Rs 1.25 crore, as the Assam government seeks to strengthen the city’s position as a destination for international sporting events and sports tourism. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches The Logo Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched the logo of the Guwahati…
Guwahati will host its inaugural International Marathon on February 7, 2027, with a prize purse of Rs 1.25 crore. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the event's logo at its launch, alongside former India captain and cricket global ambassador Sunil Manohar Gavaskar. The marathon will offer five race categories—42.195 km Marathon, 21.097 km Half Marathon, 10 km Run, 5 km Run, and 1.5 km Run—and is expected to attract around 12,000 participants from India and overseas.
Assam's CM stated that the marathon would enhance Guwahati's profile and boost sports tourism in the state. The marathon was initiated by Prime Minister Government Sports LLP, with PMG Sports LLP as the event's organizer and Sunil Manohar Gavaskar as its chief architect. The event will start and finish at the historic Judges Field, with the route passing through Gauhati University and the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu before returning to Judges Field.
Former Asian Marathon Champion Sunita Godara and BCCI Secretary Shri Devajit Lon Saikia will coordinate the India Elite Athletes. The marathon is set to be an annual event, with each edition aiming to grow in participation and international recognition.
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