Arunachal Pradesh To Host India’s 1st Marathon At 10,000 Ft Above Sea Level; Here’s All About It

by Shreya Ghosh
Arunachal Pradesh To Host India’s 1st Marathon At 10,000 Ft Above Sea Level; Here’s All About It

Marathons are always such a fascinating experience. No matter if you are a beginner or an experienced individual, the adrenaline rush to participate and complete the journey is always enthusiastic. If you love to take part in long races, we have exciting news for you. India’s first-ever mega marathon at a high altitude is coming up this October and we have all the necessary information about it to share with you.

Mega Marathon In Arunachal Pradesh!

This NorthEast state is home to surreal natural beauty. With verdant greenery, immense natural beauty, picturesque landscapes, and serene surroundings, this state has a lot of wonderful travel experiences to offer. And now it is gearing up to host a mega marathon and it is going to be one of a kind. The Arunachal Pradesh government has joined hands with the Indian Army to conduct the much-awaited Tawang marathon. It is not like any long-distance race that we have been seeing over the years. A lot of exciting things are waiting to happen!

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  • It is going to be the first in India to be taking place at 10,000 feet above mean sea level, according to a report by India Today.
  • The event is coming up in the Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Arunachal Pradesh government and Indian Army are hosting it on 1 October 2023.
  • 1 October is going to be the first time in the country’s history to organise a race event at such a major altitude above sea level.
  • There are different segments in this race. The types are a 5 km race, a 10 km race, a half-marathon, and a marathon.
  • Officials shared how this is a significant step for Tawang to enter the map of adventurous sports and sports.
  • People from all around India are all set to visit Tawang to participate in the event.
  • In fact, the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and many Central Armed Police Forces are also making teams to participate in the race.

What Are The Goals Of The Event?

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A race event on such a massive scale and in such a location is happening for the first time in the country. This is an amazing initiation to boost adventurous sports and also positively impact the tourist sector. Arunachal Pradesh is going to welcome participants from different places in India for the Tawang marathon.

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Are you ready and excited to participate in this much anticipated mega marathon coming up this October in Tawang?

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