KOHIMA, SEP 16 (NPN): The 78 Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has announced the organisation of the State Level Kohima Half Marathon on October 5, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, under the banner of “SPANDAN – Sports for Peace and Development Across Nation”. The event is being held in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
The mega sporting event is aimed at promoting fitness, unity, peace, social harmony and community participation through sports, while providing an inclusive platform for people across Nagaland to come together in the spirit of healthy competition and national integration. The marathon has been designed to accommodate participants across different age groups through three categories. Category 1 will include men and women aged 18 to below 30 years, covering a distance of 21 km. Category 2 will feature men and women aged 30 to below 45 years, also covering 21 km. Category 3 will be for men and women aged 45 years and above, with a distance of 10 km. Attractive prizes have been announced for both male and female participants, up to the 10th position in each category. The prize structure includes Rs. 30,000 for first place, Rs. 20,000 for second place, Rs. 15,000 for third place, Rs. 10,000 for fourth place, and Rs. 5,000 each for positions from fifth to tenth. The same prize structure will apply separately for male and female participants in all three categories, resulting in a total of 60 prizes with an overall prize value of Rs. 6.30 lakh.
Carrying the message “Run for Fitness | Run for Unity | Run for Peace”, the marathon reflects the broader vision of “SPANDAN” to use sports as a means of strengthening social bonds, encouraging healthy lifestyles and fostering peace and harmony among communities. The organisers are encouraging maximum participation from across Nagaland, particularly youth, sportspersons, students, community members and fitness enthusiasts, to make the event a landmark sporting occasion in the state. Registration for the marathon is now open. Participants can register through the online registration link. For further details, interested individuals may contact at 9863190181.
The Commandant of 78 Bn CRPF has appealed to the people of Nagaland to participate enthusiastically in the State Level Kohima Half Marathon and make it a grand success, stating that the event is not merely a race but a collective run for fitness, unity and peace.
Thursday, September 17, 2026