Chandigarh (Harminder Singh Nagpal, November 11, 2026):- UT Chandigarh Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, chaired a meeting at the UT Secretariat today to review preparations for the Second Chandigarh International Marathon, scheduled to be held on November 22, 2026.
The meeting was attended by Home Secretary Mandeep Singh Brar, IAS; Sports Secretary Prerna Puri, IAS; Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS; SSP, Traffic and Security, Sumer Pratap Singh, IPS; Director Sports Saurabh Kumar Arora, PCS; and senior officers and representatives from the Municipal Corporation and the departments of Health, Police, Transport, School Education, Culture, Engineering, Public Relations and Higher Education.
Prerna Puri presented details of the arrangements being made for the marathon by the Sports Department of the Chandigarh Administration. She informed the meeting that players from across the country and abroad were expected to participate in the event. The Bib Expo will be organised on November 21, 2026.
Reviewing the preparations, H. Rajesh Prasad appreciated the efforts of the Sports Department and emphasised the need for close coordination and cooperation among all concerned departments. He said that the marathon would be an event of national and international significance and would further strengthen Chandigarh's identity as a centre for major sporting events. He stressed that collective efforts by the administration should ensure the smooth conduct of the marathon and provide participating athletes and citizens with a welcoming, well-organised and memorable experience. He also highlighted the importance of coordinated arrangements among departments, with special attention to the convenience of participants and the overall quality of the event.
Saurabh Kumar Arora informed the Chief Secretary that more than 7,000 participants were expected to take part in the marathon. He said that a large number of participants had already registered and that registration would remain open for the next four days. He also briefed the meeting on the anticipated support and necessary arrangements required from the concerned departments for the successful conduct of the event.
During the meeting, departmental representatives discussed traffic management, health and medical assistance, public amenities, sanitation, security and other essential arrangements. They assured their cooperation and support to ensure that all arrangements were made in a coordinated manner.
The Second Chandigarh International Marathon aims to provide a platform for athletes and running enthusiasts while promoting fitness, a healthy lifestyle and sportsmanship among citizens.
