NFR half marathon in Darjeeling

EOI, DARJEELING, FEB 14, 2023 :   After the mega successful opening race in Guwahati on 5th February, the first ever JSL NFR Northeast Half Marathon is all set to rock Darjeeling on Sunday 26thFebruary. 

With the theme Developing Northeast &Empowering Sports in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of developing North east and nation building the JSL NFRNE Half Marathon series curated by Internationally acclaimed festival curator Captain Rahul Bali is being jointly organised by Northeast Frontier Railway &Innovations India. 

A Press Conference to officially announce the Half Marathon in Darjeeling was held at the iconic Darjeeling Railway Station on 10thFebruary 2023. DRM Katihar S K Choudhary along with the Curator of the Half Marathon Captain Rahul Bali & Renowned Mountaineer Jamling Tenzing Norgay (Son of the legendary Tenzing Norgay) addressed the press and media. 

 The Press Conference also saw the presence of Principal HMI Gp. Capt. JaiKishan, Director DHR Priyanshu & Celebrity Marathon Runner and founder of Vikrun Foundation Vikram Rai among others. 

 The special thing about this Half Marathon in Darjeeling is that apart from empowering sports persons, it would be a tribute to the first man to climb Mt. Everest - the legendary Tenzing Norgay as the world celebrates 70 years of conquering the world’s highest summit. 

The JSL NFR Northeast Half Marathon would surely catapult Darjeeling into limelight at both National &International Platforms as a large number of runners from across India and the world have already registered for participation. 

Approximately 2000 runners from all parts of the world are expected to participate. Prizes worth Rs. 6.5lakh would be given away to the winners in addition to the trophies, medals & merit certificates.