12th Nepalgunj Marathon Scheduled for Mangsir 12
The 12th Dhara Nepalgunj Marathon will take place on Saturday, Mangsir 12 in Nepalgunj, featuring 12 different race categories. Electronic timing chips will be provided to participants running in the 42-kilometer men’s open category and the 21-kilometer women’s open category, as well as to participants of the opposite gender who compete in these categories. The organizers have reported that Nepalgunj Marathon received the AIMS Social Award in Tromsø, Norway, in June. (October 14, Kathmandu)
The 12th edition of the Dhara Nepalgunj Marathon is set for Saturday, Mangsir 12 in Nepalgunj. This year’s competition includes 12 types of races across various distances and categories, according to the organizers. The marathon will start from BP Chowk in Nepalgunj and includes a 42-kilometer men’s open race, a 21-kilometer women’s open race, 10-kilometer open races for both men and women, 5-kilometer open races for both genders, and a 5-kilometer race for school students. Additionally, there will be a 3-kilometer corporate run, 3-kilometer kids run, 3-kilometer wheelchair run, 2-kilometer family run, and a 3-kilometer run for all participants.
According to Race Director Chandra Bahadur Gurung, women who wish to improve their personal times in the 42-kilometer men’s open marathon will also be provided with electronic timing chips. Similarly, male runners who want to participate in the 21-kilometer women’s half marathon will be given timing chips as well. Separate rankings will be established for runners of different age groups in the 42-kilometer marathon. Participants aged 40 to 50, 50 to 60, and 60 to 70 will be awarded first, second, and third prizes respectively as incentives, Gurung explained.
In collaboration with the Abbott World Marathon Majors, arrangements to include age group runners in a global ranking system will continue this year. The organizers also stated that facilitation for participation in the Age Group World Championships will be provided. Outstanding runners from various categories will be given opportunities to compete in major marathons and World Athletics Platinum, Gold, Elite, and Level races. Online registration for the competition is now open, Registration Coordinator Gagan Thapa shared. Registration must be completed through the official Nepalgunj Marathon website.