1,800 Thane Residents Run For A Cleaner, Safer & Greener Tomorrow At Garware Marathon 2026
· Free Press Journal
Thane: Promoting the message of a cleaner, safer and greener future, the Garware Marathon 2026 – Mumbai Edition witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 1,800 runners at Upvan Lake in Thane on Sunday. Organised under the theme *‘Run for a Cleaner, Safer and Greener Tomorrow’*, the event brought together participants aged between five and 77 years, highlighting the importance of fitness, environmental awareness and road safety.
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The marathon featured three categories – 3 km, 5 km and 10 km – and was organised with a focus on the Swachh Bharat initiative, road safety and sustainable transportation. Winners were felicitated with cash prizes, along with helmets and safety kits, reinforcing the importance of responsible road behaviour.
The event was organised under the Sansad Khel Mahotsav by MP Naresh Mhaske and Lifestyle Veda Integrated Welfare Foundation, in association with Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited. The initiative was also organised in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to MPs to promote sports culture through the Khelo India campaign.
While Saturday was dedicated to preparatory activities, awareness campaigns and initiatives to encourage public participation, the main marathon took place at Upvan Lake on Sunday.
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The event was attended by Pankaj Shirsat, Deputy Commissioner of the Traffic Police Department; Dr Arun Kumar Kanojia, Chief Physiotherapist; Deepak Joshi, Director of Garware Hi-Tech Films Pvt. Ltd.; Neeraj Saroha, Chief Executive Officer of Lifestyle Veda Foundation; Bala Gavas and other dignitaries.
The initiative aimed to create awareness about three key objectives – clean cities, safe roads and a greener tomorrow. Participants were encouraged to adopt responsible habits such as maintaining cleanliness, following traffic regulations, wearing helmets and embracing environmentally sustainable lifestyles.
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