Dehradun, Nov. 5 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Pithoragarh, 2 Nov: The state's first high-altitude ultrarun marathon was successfully held today in the sacred shadow of Adi Kailash, Uttarakhand's mythological and spiritual heritage site. Held to mark the state's 25th anniversary, the event is being seen as the beginning of a new era for Uttarakhand's adventure sports potential, natural heritage, and tourism potential.

The 60-kilometre ultra run, which began at Adi Kailash, saw over 700 runners from 22 states across the country participate. Despite the high altitude, harsh weather, and challenging Himalayan trek, the participants displayed remarkable courage, endurance, and fitness.

Participants praised the excellent arrangements made by the U...