HERATH HALF MARATHON-EDION 3 FATIMA CONVENT SCHOOL BISHNAH

Описание: Herath Half Marathon Edition-3 Powered by Saksham Successfully Concludes.
Over 1,000 Participants Run for Fitness, Energy Conservation & Sustainability
Jammu witnessed an inspiring celebration of fitness, unity, and sustainability with the successful completion of the Herath Half Marathon Edition-3 Powered by Saksham, the annual flagship event of the oil industry, aimed at promoting energy conservation, sustainable living, and a healthy lifestyle. The event drew participation from over 1,000 runners from across India, marking one of the largest fitness movements in the region.
J&K Sports Council, as our Support Partner, has been instrumental in facilitating a seamless and well-coordinated execution of the event. We are grateful for their continuous support.
The word “Herath”, rooted in Kashmiri tradition, symbolizes Shivratri, and the marathon is celebrated every year on the eve of Shivratri, blending cultural heritage with the spirit of sports and fitness.
This year, the start and finish point was Fatima Convent School, Bishnah. The event was deliberately shifted towards the rural area of Bishnah to encourage and enlighten rural youth about fitness, discipline, and healthy living. The race course was laid out on the Ring Road, which was completely closed for traffic, ensuring runner safety. Well-equipped hydration points and medical support stations were established throughout the route to support athletes.
The event was flagged off by ANISSA NABI, Chief Sports at J&k Sports council for 21 KM Race Category .While the 10 km run was flagged off by Sanjeev (JKAS) Chief Executive officer (CEO) of the Bhaderwah Development Authority (BDA) J&K .5 KM Category was flagged off by Dr. Rajeev Bhagat MLA Bishnah. The Saksham Walkathon (3 km) and Saksham Cyclothan was flagged off by Himanshu Sharma Divisional Sales Head at Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), reinforcing the message of eco-friendly mobility and sustainable transport.
The success of the Herath Half Marathon would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the organizing committee, sponsors, volunteers, and local authorities, whose collective efforts ensured smooth execution and a memorable experience for all participants.