1,800 Thane Residents Run For A Cleaner, Safer & Greener Tomorrow At Garware Marathon 2026

Thane residents gathered for the Garware Marathon 2026, a race aimed at fostering a cleaner, safer, and greener future. Organized under the slogan "Run for a Cleaner, Safer and Greener Tomorrow," the event saw nearly 1,800 participants of all ages, from five to 77 years old, converge at Upvan Lake. The marathon comprised three distance categories: 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km, with a strong emphasis on the Swachh Bharat initiative, road safety, and sustainable transportation.

Winners were honored with cash prizes, helmets, and safety kits, reinforcing the significance of responsible road behavior. The event was orchestrated by MP Naresh Mhaske and the Lifestyle Veda Integrated Welfare Foundation, in collaboration with Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Khelo India campaign.

MP Mhaske emphasized the importance of traffic rules and helmet usage to prevent accidents and promote safer roads. The marathon also aimed to spread awareness about clean cities, safe roads, and a greener tomorrow, encouraging participants to adopt responsible habits like cleanliness, traffic regulation adherence, and environmentally sustainable lifestyles.