Jammu Midnight Marathon: Satish Sharma unveils official jersey

Jammu, Nov 13: In a move to promote fitness and community participation, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, on Thursday unveiled the official jersey for the Jammu Midnight Marathon – 3rd Edition, scheduled to be held on 15th November 2025 at Maulana Azad Stadium.

While unveiling the jersey, Satish Sharma, as per an official statement, lauded the efforts of the organisers for successfully conceptualising and sustaining the idea of a night marathon in Jammu, symbolising the city’s growing enthusiasm towards fitness and sports. He said that such events not only promote physical well-being but also strengthen social unity, youth engagement, and community pride.

“The Jammu Midnight Marathon reflects the vibrancy, discipline, and determination of our youth. I urge every citizen, particularly the younger generation, to come forward and participate in this marathon to celebrate fitness, endurance, and togetherness,” the minister said.

The Minister reiterated the Government’s commitment to promoting sports culture in the Union Territory by enhancing infrastructure, encouraging public participation, and providing greater opportunities for athletes at all levels. He further emphasised that under the vision of Omar Abdullah led Government, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a transformation in sports development, with increased focus on creating modern playfields, training facilities, and youth engagement programs

The Jammu Midnight Marathon is being organised under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council in collaboration with Real-time Sports and is powered by COROS in association with Monalisa. The event, over the past editions, emerged as one of the most exciting and popular sports events in the Union Territory, drawing participants from diverse age groups and regions.

The upcoming Jammu Midnight Marathon – 3rd Edition will feature multiple race categories designed to suit all levels of runners, from professional athletes to fitness enthusiasts. The event will commence from Maulana Azad Stadium and traverse through key city routes, providing a safe, well-lit, and vibrant atmosphere for participants.

Participants can register for the event by scanning the QR code featured on the official poster or through the Instagram handle @jammumidnightmarathonofficial. For registration and enquiries, participants can also dial +91 9596798743 or +91 7006095269 for any kind of queries.