PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 13 -- The 41st All India Prize Money Indira Marathon and half marathon will be held in Prayagraj on November 19, with national and international athletes expected to participate in the annual sporting event.

The biggest attraction this year will be the return of the 21-km half marathon after a gap of six years. Runners have started applying for the competition, with online registrations already underway. Offline applications also opened on November 11. So far, 69 athletes have shown interest in participating in the national-level event, informed officials.

Organised by the sports directorate of Uttar Pradesh in association with the regional sports office and the district administration, the marathon will begin from the h...