Overview
- J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and actor Suniel Shetty jointly flagged off the event at 6 a.m. from Polo View on a route along Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Range.
- Organisers reported at least 1,100 participants from 27 states and 11 countries, while multiple outlets cited tallies of about 1,500 runners including 77 international athletes.
- The Tourism Department and J&K Sports Council staged full and half marathons alongside shorter runs, with media noting a prize pool reported at Rs 25 lakh.
- Omar Abdullah completed the half marathon, and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha later felicitated winners, calling the race a potential major economic catalyst for the UT’s tourism sector.
- Officials framed the second edition as a unity-and-fitness showcase tied to tourism revival, with Suniel Shetty praising the turnout and expressing optimism about renewed film and event interest in the Valley.