Tura, Nov 5: In an initiative to motivate the community towards a healthier lifestyle, the Tura Runners’ Club (TRC) organized the fifth edition of the annual ‘Turathon’ on Sunday morning, at Bolbokgre in Jengjal under West Garo Hills.
The marathon, featuring full and half marathon, was held on the NH44E, a picturesque countryside location on the Tura – Shillong highway, and a visual treat to the runners and spectators. The Turathon 2023 edition saw a turnout of over 300 participants from all walks of life.
The theme for Turathon 2023 was “Green and Clean Run” initiative.
The marathon comprised of four categories – 42k, 21k, 10k, and 5k, with the eligible age group ranging from 8 years to over 65 years old, for both male and female categories. The starting and finishing point for all categories was Bolbokgre LP School, Jengjal.
Participants in the 42k category had their U-turn point at the Megagre Bridge, precisely at the 21km mark. The age group eligible for this category was from 18 years to 65 above.
For the 21k category, the return point was marked at Rongalgre, positioned at the halfway mark of 10.5km, with eligible age group being 18 years to 65 above.
The 10k participants made their turnaround at Watregre Songma, with eligible age group being 12 years to 65 above.
The participants in the 5k race had their U-turn point at Watregre, with the eligible age group being 8 years to 65 above.
Along the way, the organisers had arranged for water stations, energy drink and first aid at a distance of every 2 km for all the participants.
The event had additional component of warm-up exercises and Zumba before the run, and cool-down stretches at the end at the venue.
Tura Runners’ Club has been organising marathons for a number of years now. ‘Turathon’ is the signature event of the club. In a brief span, it has established itself as a reputed brand for distance running in the North-East. The primary objective of TRC is to promote ‘Turathon’ as a marathoner’s “absolutely must marathon destination”. Their mission is to discover and groom budding runners as tomorrow’s champions.
Results of Turathon
42 KM MARATHON(MALE)
1st . Bijoy Deka
2nd Tlanding Wahlang
3rd Sanidul Islam
CONSOLATION
1. Nilbath S. Sangma
2. Santish Pam Rabha
3. Clever A. Sangma
4.Tengkim N. Marak
5. Sengnal S. Sangma
42 KM MARATHON (Female)
1st Darishisha Iangjuh
2nd Anita Das
3rd Rakkamchi S. Sangma
Consolation
1. Salmatchi S. Sangma
2. Sagarika Bhagawati
21 K Marathon( Male)
1st. Jomsingstar Ramsiej
2nd Bitnar A. Sangma
3rd Wish R. Marak
Consolation
1. Macmilan B. Marak
2. Chonseng B. Sangma
21 K Marathon( Female)
1st. Bandhasarai Marwein
2nd Lailiphina M. Sangma
3rd Rikmatchi G. Momin
10 K Run(Male)
1st Okitlang Syiemlieh
2nd Bowash K. Sangma
3rd Kenen M. Sangma
10 K Run(Female)
1st Lyntjyngkyrmen Kharjarin
2nd Marqueenless Ramsiej
3rd Dimchi Ch. Marak
5 K Run (Male)
1st Laichang T. Sangma
2nd Ringtu Tado
3rd Bhishmadev Hajong
5 K Run (female)
1st Baldora Ch. Momin
2nd Chingse B. Marak
3rd Sara Rakimchi
FREE RUN for local runners 5K (Male)
1st Sastin B. Marak
2nd Tryan Lingkubirth B. Marak
3rd Leningbirth D. Sangma
FREE RUN for local runners 5K (Female)
1st Airachi B. Marak
2nd Anchera B. Marak
3rd Silkime T. Sangma
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