The Assam Rifles on Sunday, December 14 successfully organised the 5th Edition of the Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2025 at the Headquarters of the Directorate General Assam Rifles (DGAR), Laitkor, in Shillong. Conducted as part of the Government of India’s “Fit India Movement,” the annual sporting event has steadily grown in scale and stature since its inception in 2021.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from across the country, with 3,038 runners representing 26 States and two Union Territories, underscoring the spirit of national integration and unity in diversity. Participants competed across various age groups amid the scenic and picturesque surroundings of the East Khasi Hills.
The half marathon featured three race categories — Cloud Chase (21 km), Pine Path (10 km) and C

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