Gurugram all set for marathon, 40,000 expected to participate

Gurugram, February 24

Around 40,000 people are expected to participate in the Gurugram Marathon-2024 on Sunday. The marathon, organised in four parts, will be flagged off by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan will also join the marathon, alongside many other Olympians and national award winners from Haryana. Security arrangements and traffic diversions have been made by the police to ensure the smooth running of the marathon. Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav said preparations for the marathon, starting from Leisure Valley at 4.30 am on Sunday, have been completed.

“Gurugram will witness a new beginning akin to metropolitan cities on Sunday. The marathon race will now be organised annually with full enthusiasm in the city. Today, there were long queues of citizens registering and collecting kits at the marathon expo,” said the DC during a press conference at the expo pandal of the marathon.

The DC assured that all arrangements have been made at the expo ground in front of Leisure Valley, including the main stage, parking area, running track and necessary facilities for the participants. He noted the high enthusiasm for the event among Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), corporates, running communities and even students from schools and colleges.

“Gurugram Marathon-2024, featuring a full marathon of 42.2 km, will commence at 4.30 am on Sunday. Following this, the half marathon of 21.1 km will start at 6.30 am, the 10-km race at 7.30 am, and the 5-km fun run at 7.45 am,” added the DC.

Famous radio jockey RJ Naved, MD Desi Rockstar, Naveen Poonia and other artistes will give live performances to energise the runners. Groups of drummers and other artistes will also be stationed along the marathon track from Leisure Valley to Bakhtawar Chowk, HSBC Bank Road, to encourage the participants.