Rajkot runs in its first full Marathon event with huge participation

Rajkot: Over 60,000 citizens participated in Rajkot Marathon run 2017 which is claimed to be the second largest marathon in Asia and single largest in India of its kind by organizers. The event kicked off at 5.20 am in presence of State Chief Minister. DJ music system, garba spontaneously, police piloting provided to foreign runners, traffic restrictions, presence of cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara who was also brand ambassador of the event, participation of 51 foreign athletes mainly from Kenya and Ethiopia, 89 cheers points, volunteers serving medical and other needs, run by over 1,000 divyangs, big screens erected at number of places etc are some of the highlights of the event.