Dehradun Navy Half Marathon-2023 to be held on 22 October
National Hydrographic Office (NHO) a premier establishment of the Indian Navy was established in 1954 at Dehradun. It is presently headed by Vice Admiral Adhir Arora, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Nao Sena Medal, Chief Hydrographer to the Govt. of India. This Organisation is the hub and National Agency for production of Electronic Navigation Charts and Paper Charts for all Seagoing vessels. The Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day on 04 December every year to commemorate the remarkable victory of India over Pakistan during the 1971 war.
As part of Navy Day – 2023 celebrations, National Hydrographic Office is organizing a Half Marathon in Dehradun on 22 October 2023. The event has been named as ‘Dehradun Navy Half Marathon 2023’ (DNHM-23) and is part of multiple activities being undertaken by Indian Navy under the aegis of Ministry of Defence to celebrate the said occasion.
The event is being organised for the first time in Dehradun by the Indian Navy and will be conducted under three distance categories, viz. 21.1 kms, 10 kms and 05 kms (non-timed). The Maharana Pratap Sports College stadium, Raipur has been selected as the primary venue for the event. The race will start and finish at the Stadium. The running route for various distance categories would be inside Dehradun area, is scenic, mostly flat and green as preferred by the runners.
Running has numerous physical and mental benefits and such an event would encourage individuals to adopt an active lifestyle. Dehradun is blessed with picturesque landscapes and stunning natural beauty. The Dehradun Navy Half Marathon would allow participants to experience and appreciate the scenic views and serene surroundings during the race.
Dehradun Navy Half Marathon 2023: Who can participate?
Dehradun Navy Half Marathon 2023 will be open to Armed and Para-military forces personnel, their families and civilians from all walks of life. A large number of veterans and their family members, children studying in Military Schools, Sainik Schools and similar Schools/ Institutes/ Academies of Dehradun area are expected to participate in the event. Their participation in ‘DNHM-23’ will not only ignite the spirit of patriotism in them more vigorously but will also help them recognize and pay tribute to valour and sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.
The first Bib expo for the event will be held at National Hydrographic Office, Rajpur Road on 20 Oct 2023 where the runners would be handed over their running kits (including T-shirts and timing chips and running bibs) for the race. The second Bib expo will be held at the Maharana Pratap Sports College stadium, Raipur on 21 Oct 2023 mainly to facilitate the outstation runners participating in the event. All runners will be given a medal for participation and refreshments on completion of the race. Adequate hydration points for the runners shall also be available throughout the running route. The complete details of the event and link for registration are available on www.dehradunnavyhalfmarathon.in
