Over 500 athletes from across the country on Sunday took part in the fifth edition of Patnitop marathon in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.

J-K tourism department, in collaboration with Patnitop Development Authority and the IKA sports and events, organised the marathon, the official said. The marathon was flagged off by Joint Director Tourism Jammu Aijaz Qaiser, celebrating fitness, resilience and the unstoppable spirit of Jammu and Kashmir, the official added. The flag-off event from the famous hill resort Patnitop and witnessed enthusiastic participation from professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, tourists, and locals who gathered to celebrate endurance, health, and the spirit of adventure amid the breathtaking Himalayan backdrop, the official said.

The marathon featured mult

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