The fifth edition of the Assam Rifles Half Marathon will be staged on December 14 in Shillong this year, the organisers announced here on Saturday.

Organised by the Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, the event was first held in 2021 to promote fitness, camaraderie and public engagement through sports.

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The fifth edition will feature more than 3000 runners competing in three different distances – 5km, 10km and 21km – from the age of 12 to 60+ years. The runners will not only be able to showcase their endurance at the most picturesque route of upper Shillong but also compete for a whopping Rs 20 Lakh in prize money.

The organisers also unveiled the finisher medal, grey and maroon jersey and the route of this year’s Assam Rifles Half Marathon.

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