MANIPUR POLICE HALF MARATHON WITNESSES PARTICIPATION OF OVER 3,000 RUNNERS AHEAD OF 135TH MANIPUR POLICE RAISING DAY 2026

Imphal, 18 October 2026: Manipur Police organised the Manipur Police Half Marathon today as part of the run-up to the 135th Manipur Police Raising Day. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 3,000 runners, making it one of the largest running events in the State.

The event was flagged off by Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS, Director General of Police, Manipur. The large turnout reflected the growing enthusiasm for running, fitness and healthy living among the people of Manipur.

In a significant step towards ensuring accuracy and transparency in race results, chip-enabled bibs were used for the event, enabling precise recording of runners’ timings and ensuring greater accuracy in the determination of results.

Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur, graced the prize distribution ceremony and presented prizes to the top-performing runners in various categories, recognising their dedication, perseverance and sporting achievements.

The Manipur Police Half Marathon was organised with the objective of promoting physical fitness, sporting excellence and community participation, while strengthening the bond between the police and the public. The overwhelming response from runners and the enthusiastic support of the public contributed significantly to the success of the event.

Manipur Police expresses its sincere gratitude to all the runners who participated with great enthusiasm, the public for their cooperation and support, and all those who contributed to the smooth and successful conduct of the event.

Manipur Police also extends its sincere appreciation to all the sponsors and event partners especially Team 195 BPM for their valuable support and cooperation, which played an important role in the successful organisation of the Half Marathon.

The successful organisation of the Half Marathon marks an important initiative in the celebrations leading up to the 135th Manipur Police Raising Day and reaffirms the commitment of Manipur Police to fitness, community engagement and public service.