‘Run Gandhinagar Run’ to be held on January 31

Gandhinagar

‘Run Gandhinagar Run’- the first half marathon of its kind in the capital city of Gujarat dedicated to children born with heart ailments will be held on January 31.

Apart from the 21 km half marathon, restricted to the participants of or above 18 years of age an open to all 7 km Dream Run will also be organized on the same day.

The purpose of the run, promoted by Tourism department of Gujarat and organiszed by Gandhinagar runners, a club of running enthusiasts of the city. is to create awareness about the benefits of running among common people,’ Dr. Gunjan Shah of the club told newsmen here today.

The half marathon and dream run both will start and end at the GH-5 circle in the capital city . Over 2000 people are expected to participate in the events which is also dedicated to the children born with cardiac defects. The fund raised through this initiative would also be used to treat such children,’ he said.

– DeshGujarat