CM Sukhu Releases T-Shirt for 4th Manali Marathon, Event to Promote Drug-Free and Green Himachal.

Shimla:

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday released the T-shirt for the fourth edition of the Manali Marathon, scheduled to be held from October 30 to November 1, 2026, in Manali, Kullu district.

Organised by the Manali Marathon and Himalayan Xtreme Sports Association, the event will be held under the theme ‘Green Warriors: Youth Initiative for a Drug-Free, Fit and Clean Himachal’. The organisers have invited the Chief Minister to attend the event as the chief guest.

The marathon will feature several sporting categories, including the challenging 100-km Rohtang Pass Ultra Challenge, a 42-km full marathon, a 21-km half marathon, and 10-km and 5-km mass runs.

The event aims to promote Himachal Pradesh as a premier destination for high-altitude sports, eco-tourism and adventure tourism while encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and participate in environmental conservation.

Speaking on the occasion, Sukhu expressed confidence that the marathon would help raise awareness about environmental protection, physical fitness and the state’s vision of a drug-free Himachal Pradesh.

He said the state government was committed to making Himachal Pradesh drug-free and was taking concerted measures to combat drug abuse by educating people about its harmful consequences.

The Chief Minister emphasised that community participation was essential to eliminating drug abuse from society. He added that the government was actively involving people in its campaign against drugs.

The Manali Marathon is expected to provide a platform for athletes and fitness enthusiasts while highlighting the natural beauty and tourism potential of the Himalayan region.

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLA Harish Janartha, Advocate General Anoop Rattan and office-bearers of the organising associations were present during the T-shirt release.