Chandigarh, Feburary 28:The countdown has begun for the 1st Chandigarh International Marathon, scheduled to be held on 1st March, 2026. The Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, received the official Marathon T-Shirt from the officials of the Department of Sports, Chandigarh Administration today at Lok Bhavan, Punjab. The Governor was ceremonially presented with T-Shirt No. 1, symbolizing leadership and commitment to the spirit of sportsmanship.

In the presence of Shri Mandeep Singh Brar, Secretary Home, UT Chandigarh, the T-Shirt was presented by Secretary Sports, Chandigarh, Ms. Prerna Puri, and Director Sports, Shri Saurabh Arora.

Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, along with his wife, Smt. Anita Kataria, will participate in the 5 KM marathon event, encouraging citizens to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle.

The marathon, themed “Run • Rise • Repeat”, aims to inspire individuals across all age groups to embrace fitness, resilience, and determination.

The event will commence at 7:00 AM from Chandigarh Club, Sector-1, Chandigarh. Participants will compete across four major categories:
42.19 KM | 21.09 KM | 10 KM | 5 KM

The 1st Chandigarh International Marathon is being organized by the Department of Sports, Chandigarh Administration, and is expected to witness enthusiastic participation from athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and citizens from across the region.