Chandigarh is all set for “Big Chandigarh Marathon-Season 4”, a mega sports event is scheduled to be held on March 13th, 2016. This marathon is being launched for the proud residents of Chandigarh to pass the message of “I will make my city- A smart City”.
The marathon this year is divided into two parts, one for professional runners i.e. 21 kms Half Marathon ( Age Group 18 to 50+ ) and the other 5 km Run for Fun for General Public including Children , students to Sr Citizens. Every kilometer in the 5-km run will be implemented for a cause & will be dedicated to the concepts of: Smart City with Smart Traffic, Beggar Free Smart City, Pollution Free Smart City, the Smart E City & Smart Gender equality to support the Chandigarh’s journey to become the most modern, peaceful, prosperous and the ultimate SMART CITY. While the 5 km Dream Run would start at 8 am, the 21 km run would start at 6 am, from Rock Garden on 13th March 2016.
Those interested can register by giving a missed call on 180030101927. Registration Charges for the Half marathon is Rs 500 & for the 5km Run for Fun is Rs 100 only. The registration amount collected from the participants in the marathon this year will be donated to Chandigarh Administration /NGO for beautification of the City under Smart City Project.
In addition to the above, organizers have also announced a prize money amounting to Rs 2.5 lakh for the winners in different categories of 21 Kms Half Marathon “Big Chandigarh Marathon-Season 4”
• 18-50 (Male ) : 1st Prize: 50,000; 2nd Prize 30,000; 3rd Prize 20,000.
• 18-50 (Female) : 1st Prize 50,000; 2nd Prize 30,000; 3rd Prize 20,000.
• Sr Citizens (Above 50 Years) 1st Prize : 25,000; 2nd Prize15000 ; 3rd Prize 10,000.
Adventurer & famous Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has joined hands with the Initiative. She said It is the time to celebrate the city’s everlasting spirit and energy. I urge everyone to sign up, train well, go the distance and spread the message of health & fitness, communal harmony to the far corners of our country”