Sweetheart marathon
RAIPUR
By 27th November 2027, Sports Utsav will organize Half Marathon events in the capitals of all Indian states. The top three male and female winners from each state will receive professional marathon training for a historic Guinness World Record attempt—running from Jammu & Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
Sports Utsav will provide this training completely free of cost, ensuring that no participant has to pay any fees. After successfully achieving the world record, these athletes will be further trained for national and international competitions. In total, 28 male and 28 female athletes will be selected and prepared for elite-level competitions.
All selected athletes will continue their journey under the Urmila Shree Sports Club Federation, where they will receive professional support to advance their sports careers and bring pride to India on the global stage.
- This Independence Day, let freedom itself lead the way as we lace up for “THE GREAT INDIAN INDEPENDENCE RUN – Sweetheart Marathon” in Raipur on 15th August 2025. Imagine Independence Day not just as a date in history, but as the heartbeat of every runner, charging forward with pride and purpose. From the first stride of the 5km to the challenge of the 10km, and the endurance of the 21km, each step is a salute to the heroes who gifted us our liberty. Join this Sweetheart Marathon Raipur and become a part of a nationwide celebration — where every heartbeat echoes patriotism and every mile honors the brave. This August 15th, run for freedom, run with freedom.
Registration Date
Start from Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
Race category distance: 5km, 10km, 21km (half marathon)
Registration Start Date : Wednesday, 14th April 2025, 7 AM IST
Registration End Date : Saturday, 30th July 2025, 11:59 PM IST or as soon as running places are over, whichever is earlier.