The 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon will be flagged off by chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on November 24.
The marathon will start and end at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, managed and operated by Adani Sportsline. Praggnanandhaa will be joined by athlete-actor Saiyami Kher at the event.
The participating categories include the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.097 km), 10 km run, and 5 km run. The Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, accredited by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, underwent a course change for the first time in 2023. This will be the second edition on a picturesque track along iconic locations like Gandhi Ashram, Atal Bridge, and Ellis Bridge. Last year&rsquo;s event saw over 22,000 participants.
As part of the &ldquo;#Run4OurSoldiers&rdquo; campaign, the marathon honours India&rsquo;s armed forces, with a significant portion of the proceeds dedicated to their welfare. Last year, over 2,500 defence personnel took part in the event, highlighting a strong connection between the sporting community and the armed forces.
&ldquo;Being the only marathon dedicated to soldiers through the #Run4OurSoldiers initiative has made the Ahmedabad Marathon truly special. Since its inception in 2017, it has quickly become one of India&rsquo;s most awaited marathon races,&rdquo; said Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises.
&mdash;IANS
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The marathon will start and end at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park —File Photo

Chess grandmaster to participate in the Nov 24 event with actress Saiyami Kher

R Praggnanandhaa to Flag Off Adani A’bad Marathon

Chess grandmaster to participate in the Nov 24 event with actress Saiyami Kher

November 19, 2024 | 17:15 IST