Jodhpur, Oct. 4 -- More than 3,500 participants, including around 250 foreigners and over 150 schoolchildren, took part in a marathon organised by the Indian Air Force in Jodhpur on Sunday.

The event witnessed participation from people across the city along with Indian Air Force personnel and participants from friendly foreign nations.

Group Captain Manoj Yadav said the marathon received an enthusiastic response from the people of Jodhpur.

"It was a great experience today. More than 3,500 participants took part in the marathon. We had more than 250 foreigners who participated along with Indians," Yadav said.

He highlighted the participation of schoolchildren in the event and said the marathon was organised as a team-building initiativ...