Pithoragarh, Nov 2 (PTI) The state's first high-altitude ultra marathon was held on Sunday at Adi Kailash, a spiritual site located at an altitude of 14,000 feet in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, in which runners from 22 states participated.

The 60-km "Adi Kailash Parikrama Run" was flagged at 5 am in bitter cold by Union Minister of State for Road Transport Ajay Tamta from Jolingkong.

The marathon was organised to commemorate the 25th foundation anniversary of Uttarakhand. Its statehood day is celebrated on November 9.

Speaking on the occasion, Tamta said, "This is the result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong-willed decision to bring the Adi Kailash region, once deserted during winter, to life year-round for locals, adventure sports enthusiasts, and pilgrims." This is a suc

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