Chandigarh, March 1 -- The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, flagged off the 1st Chandigarh International Marathon on Sunday morning. The event consists of four categories--the full marathon (42 km), half marathon, 10 km run, and 5 km run.

The first Chandigarh International Marathon, organised by the Department of Sports, Chandigarh Administration, witnessed enthusiastic participation from athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and citizens from across the region.

Addressing mediapersons here, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said over 3,500 participants took part in the Chandigarh International Marathon across 42 km, 21 km, 10 km and 5 km categories, with record timings in the full and half marathon e...