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Khandu unveils Tawang Marathon 2026 logo, mascot and official merchandise

Itanagar, Sep 28 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu unveiled the logo, official T-shirt, finisher medal and mascot of the Tawang Marathon 2026, besides launching its official website and registration platform, here at the Chief Minister's Office on Monday.
The fourth edition of the high-altitude endurance event is scheduled to be held on October 24 at Tawang, with the marathon being organised by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh in close association with the Indian Army.
The event will bring together civilian runners and defence personnel on a course situated at approximately 10,000 feet above sea level against the backdrop of the Eastern Himalayas. More than 4,000 participants are expected to take part in this year's edition, including over 200 elite runners from across India and from Kenya, Ethiopia and Nepal, along with amateur runners and fitness enthusiasts.
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