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Date: 25 October (Sunday).

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Full marathon: 42.195 kilometres; half marathon: 21.0975 kilometres.

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Top prize: 25 lakh Indian rupees for each gender in the full race.

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Additional prizes for different age categories and local athletes.

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Scenic route includes Dal Lake, Shankaracharya Temple, Pari Mahal and Mughal gardens.

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Road closures and diversions will be in effect; drivers should follow police instructions.

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Summary

Runners from India and abroad will follow a route that passes Dal Lake, historic Mughal gardens and other landmark sites.

Prize money includes up to 25 lakh Indian rupees for the overall male and female winners of the full marathon, with additional awards for age groups and local participants.

The event aims to promote tourism by highlighting the region’s natural scenery and cultural heritage.

Traffic police have announced road closures and diversions along the marathon route, advising commuters to plan alternative journeys.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
marathon
a long running race of about 42 kilometres
kilometres
a measurement of distance, roughly 0.6 of a mile
lakh
a hundred thousand (100,000) in Indian numbering
heritage
important historical sites and traditions
diversion
a temporary change to a different road
tourism
people traveling to see new places and enjoy activities
landmark
a well‑known place that helps people recognize an area
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