Vizag Navy Marathon

8th Edition of Vizag Navy Marathon was conducted by ENC at RK Beach Road in the city on 05 Nov 2023 with over 12,000 registrations for the mega event. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation from children, youth, senior citizens, naval personnel from all over India and abroad in various categories. In addition to participants, large number of citizens, students and volunteers, lined up from 4AM, early in the morning, cheering runners all along the scenic beach route. Marathon was flagged off by VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, FOCINC, ENC with more than 500 participants. Half Marathon was flagged off by VAdm G Srinivasan, DGNP Vizag, with more than 1600 runners.

10 km run, with more than 2700 runners, was flagged off by Dr Ravishankar Commissioner of Police. 5 KM Run recorded a participation of over 7000 runners and was flagged off by VAdm Sameer Saxena, COS. The runners had an enriching experience with hydration and refreshment points, convenience stations and entertainment and cheering all along the route. With adequate medical points and mobile medical units, the runners were well supported. The Prize distribution was conducted in a lively ceremony, attended by runners and spectators, at VMRDA Park. In the Men’s Open category , Sikandar Tadakhe, clocking 2h30, Deepak Kumbhar, clocking 1h06, and Sonu Kushwa clocking 31 min, emerged winners in Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 Km race respectively. In the Women’s category Aasa TP, clocking 3h08, Lilian Rutto, clocking 1h24 and Lanka Mery Grace, clocking 44min, won in Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 KM race, respectively. The awards were presented by Senior Naval Officers, the District Collector, Dr. Mallikarjuna and eminent personality present in the ceremony. Indian Navy warmly thanks the city and people of Vizag, the district administration, city and traffic Police, all participants, volunteers, esteemed guests and the sponsors for the successful conduct of event. It truly was a day filled with extra miles and smiles.