Third Jammu Midnight Marathon Draws 600-Plus Runners at M.A. Stadium
Officials used the night run to spotlight broader plans to strengthen the athlete ecosystem across J&K.
Overview
- More than 600 participants took part overnight on Nov. 15–16 at Jammu’s M.A. Stadium in the third edition organized by the J&K Sports Council with Real Time Sports.
- Youth Services & Sports Minister Satish Sharma and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani led the event, with Sports Council Secretary Nuzhat Gul attending as guest of honour.
- Races were held in two phases across multiple distances, using a night-time format designed to boost turnout and community engagement.
- Sharma said the government’s priority is to build an athlete ecosystem with quality coaching, world-class facilities and regular competitive exposure.
- Wani and Sports Council officials pointed to growing enthusiasm for fitness, reaffirmed plans for infrastructure upgrades and wider opportunities, and concluded the event by felicitating category winners.