Thousands of enthusiastic runners gathered in Srinagar on Sunday morning as the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off the Kashmir Marathon-2025, celebrating fitness, resilience, and the unstoppable spirit of Jammu and Kashmir.
The marathon witnessed overwhelming participation from professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and locals from across the Union Territory, reflecting the growing culture of sports and healthy living in the region.
Later, the Chief Minister joined participants in the Half Marathon and successfully completed the run, earning applause from fellow runners and spectators.
“Just completed the Kashmir Half Marathon. I didn’t set a personal best but I did improve on my effort last year. Congratulations to all the runners who completed the full marathon and the half marathon. Well done,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.

