Run towards a better future: A look at the marathons in India

Over the past few years, marathons have attracted a lot of importance in our country. Even the smaller cities are joining in with the metros to glorify the marathons trend. With the growing consciousness about fitness and good health, running a marathon occupies a prime spot on the wishlist for many. Some in the corporate circles take up the cause diligently and train all year long to perform well at the marathons. We’ve got you a glimpse of some cities as they play host to a marathon. All in all, running a marathon in your own city offers a new way of experiencing it altogether

A NOBLE CAUSE: The last edition of the Chennai Marathon saw 4,000 charity runners supporting various causes like health, education, sports for development of the specially-abled.

SWEATING IT OUT: An enthusiastic athlete runs at the Delhi half marathon, which is held in the month of November every year.

VINTAGE MONUMENTS AND HISTORY: Athletes participate in the Hyderabad Heritage Marathon from Chowmahalla Palace to Quli Qutub Shah tombs on a bright day. (Pic: Ramoorthy P)

MOVING ON: Participants swiftly make their way ahead at the 10k run, flagged off from Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

THE COASTAL ROUTE: The Mumbai Marathon, scheduled on the third Sunday of January every year, covers the scenic Bandra-Worli Sea Link in its Half and Full marathons.

BEST FOOT FORWARD: A girl runs for the Vizag Bay Marathon conducted on RK Beach Road in Visakhapatnam.

A TOUGH FIGHT: The Ladakh Marathon is regarded as the highest and the toughest marathons. Of the four races in this event, the Khardungla Challenge (5370m) is the World’s Highest Ultra Marathon. Have you heard of it yet?