Bastar Heritage Marathon Draws Over 9,800 Runners, Signals Peace and Development
Bastar Heritage Marathon Draws Over 9,800 Runners, Signals Peace and Development
- •Over 9,800 runners participated in the ‘Bastar Heritage Marathon 2026’ in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, setting a new record.
- •The marathon, starting at Lalbagh and ending near Chitrakote Waterfalls, reflects Bastar's growing peace and development.
- •State Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap highlighted Bastar's transformation from unrest to a hub of opportunity.
- •MLA Kiran Singh Deo emphasized the event as a new chapter in Bastar's development, following successful initiatives like the Abujhmad Half Marathon.
- •The event offered a Rs 25 lakh prize pool and a special ‘Bastar Category’ for local runners, promoting inclusivity and talent.
