Srinagar, September 26, 2025 (PRESS RELEASE): The Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir Frontier is set to host the “Save Wular Run with Borderman” marathon on October 12, 2025, as part of its environmental preservation initiative. The event aims to promote environmental awareness, foster bonding with the local populace, and encourage youth to focus on positive goals.
The T-shirt unveiling ceremony for the marathon was held at Hangul Officer’s Institute, BSF Frontier HQ Humhama, in the presence of distinguished guests, including Shri Satish S Khandare, IPS, ADG, HQ Spl DG (WC) Chandigarh, Shri Soloman Minz, IPS, IG STC Kashmir, Shri Ashok Yadav, IPS, IG, BSF Kashmir Ftr, and Shri Shashank Anand, IPS, IG, BSF Jammu Ftr.
Key Highlights:
– The marathon will feature three race formats: 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km, open to both males and females.
– Approximately 3000 participants from across the nation, specifically the Kashmir Valley, are expected to participate.
– Free registration for the event has commenced.
– The event aims to identify local talent and sponsor them under the ‘Khelo India scheme’ of Sports Authority of India (SAI) for further training and participation in national and international running events.
Objective:
The Wular Half Marathon 2.0 seeks to protect the environmental crown of Kashmir, specifically the Wular Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the Indian subcontinent. The event promotes environmental awareness, sportsmanship, and tourism in the valley under the logo “Save Wular, run with Borderman.
