Kohima: Three hundred runners hit the streets of Kohima on October 24 for a promo run leading up to the Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2026. The Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) organized the event to push local fitness. It worked. Participants spanned three age groups: under 10, 15 to 30, and over 30 years old.
Major General Harinder Singh Mavi, Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), flagged off the pack at Lok Bhavan road. The route snaked through TCP gate, Phoolbari, Razhu Point, and D. Block before ending at the Assam Rifles helipad. Major General Mavi pushed for early health habits. He said the event was organized to "encourage people to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle." He noted that motivating kids to get moving remains a core mission.
Winners included Kavya Choudhary and Saras Chand for the under 15 groups. Cekrotalu and Thepfudilhou Mere took top spots in the 15 to 30 bracket. Mulevolu and Sep Phonyei Konyak of 164 Naga TA topped the over 30 age category. Merhino Amy, Thejavi Sachii, Suhluvolu Shijoh, Santosh Nembang, Shekhovelu, and L/Nk Tsole Yhokha rounded out the runner-up positions.
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