PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun

The first high-altitude ultra marathon in Uttarakhand was held at Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh district on Sunday, with participation from over 700 runners from 22 States. The event aims to boost tourism and adventure sports in the border region, the chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. The 60-kilometre race started at Adi Kailash, covering a Himalayan route with challenging terrain and weather. Participants displayed endurance and fitness throughout the course. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police and the Indian Army assisted in organising and managing the event. Runners praised the State government and district administration for their arrangements. Officials including the Secretary of Tourism, ITBP officers, district administration, police officials and l

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