Date 26 February 2012 Event type Road Official site www.patnamarathon.com | Location Patna Established 2012 | |
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Patna marathon official theme song ganga ke teere teere
The Patna Marathon 2012 (PM 2012) is the first international-level marathon organised in Patna, Bihar, India. First edition was held on 26 February 2012, with the theme of Run for Progress. The marathon is also the part of the Bihar centenary celebrations.
Contents
- Patna marathon official theme song ganga ke teere teere
- Patna marathon song on public demand janhit me jari
- Course
- Event categories
- Timings
- Prizes
- Mascot
- Organisers
- References
The event's purpose is to bring an international sporting event to Patna, to promote the city to outside interests, and to promote health and fitness in the area.
Patna marathon song on public demand janhit me jari
Course
The course starts and ends at Gandhi Maidan in the city and is relatively flat, covering various prominent parts of Patna.
Event categories
There are four categories of contestant:
Timings
Prizes
Prizes are to be awarded for:
A total of Rs.10 million will be distributed as prize money to the winners.
Mascot
Gangetic Dolphin has been chosen as the Mascot for Patna Marathon. It has been named "Paltan" which is derived from the biological name of the species Platanista Gangetica. The mascot has been developed to raise awareness about the conservation needs of the most threatened cetacean and among the world's most threatened mammals and its habitat.
Organisers
Patna Marathon is organized by the Bihar Entrepreneur network (BEN) in association with Bihar Society, Karma Society and various other individuals and organizations.