Baramulla, June 28: The Baramulla town on Sunday witnessed a vibrant celebration of sports and fitness as the Zoon Run – Festival of Baramulla Marathon concluded with over 800 participants competing across the 5-km, 10-km and 21-km categories.
Top performers from across the country were felicitated with cash awards during the closing ceremony held amid a festive atmosphere.
In the half marathon, Hansraj clinched the men’s title, finishing in 1:11:30, while Sonya Mohan Pramanik won the women’s race in 1:45:00. Ajay Kumar emerged the overall winner in the men’s 10-km race with a timing of 32:41, while Shamshad Bano topped the women’s category in 49:42.
The 5-km overall titles went to Barkat Ali in the men’s category and Harmehar Kaur in the women’s event. Winners in all age-group categories were also felicitated, with cash prizes awarded to the top three finishers in every race.
Race Director Chandeep Singh said the marathon attracted several accomplished athletes from across the country, making this year’s edition highly competitive.
The marathon, organised as part of the Festival of Baramulla, drew participants from different parts of the country and featured separate competitions for men and women in four age groups. The 5-km race recorded the highest participation, with around 350 runners, including more than 120 women.
Adding to the celebratory mood, nearly 40 children below the age of 10 took part in a special run, drawing applause from spectators.
