Abujhmarh Peace Marathon Explained

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Date:February
Location:Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, Inda
Type:Road
Distance:Marathon, Half marathon
Est:2019
Participants:11797 (2021)

The Abujhmad Peace Marathon is a joint initiative of the Narayanpur Police and the District Administration to foster peace and harmony in the maoist hit tribal area of Chhattisgarh.[1]

Started in the year 2019, it is a 21 kilometre half marathon. The course of Abujhmad Peace Marathon begins from the High School Grounds at Narayanpur and ends at village Basingbahar, ITBP camp in Orchha block of the district. It is generally held in the months of January or February.every year. It is the largest sports event of the Bastar area. Bicycle rallies and wall painting competitions are organised to promote the Marathon amongst the locals.[2] [3] [4]

The fourth season of the Marathon was held on 27th March 2022.

Past Results

EditionYearMen's winnerWomen's winner
1st2019Mozes KiborDimple
2nd2020Shanker Maan ThapaAlisa
3rd2021Aneesh ThapaKumari Reenu

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Remarkable turnout at peace marathon in Maoist conflict zone in Chhattisgarh. 2021-03-06. The New Indian Express.
  2. News: ANI. 2020-02-08. 1,000 runners take part in Abujhmad Peace Marathon in C'garh. Business Standard India. 2021-03-06.
  3. Web site: 1,000 runners take part in Abujhmad Peace Marathon in C'garh. 2021-03-06. in.news.yahoo.com. en-IN.
  4. Web site: TelanganaToday. Half-marathon in naxal-hit Narayanpur a big draw. 2021-03-06. Telangana Today. en-US.