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The inaugural Colombo Marathon was scheduled for 13 September, with organisers announcing a full marathon, half marathon, 10-kilometre event and five-kilometre fun run.
At a briefing on 11 September, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said more than 5,000 people had registered, including 140 overseas runners from 25 countries.
The event was jointly organised by the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry and Department of Sports Development. Organisers announced prizes worth approximately Rs. 12.8 million.
The programme aimed to promote sport and increase Colombo’s international visibility. Participants were required to provide medical fitness reports, and schoolchildren could join the fun run. The advance announcement did not provide race results.
Source: news.lk
