Lucknow Runs with spirit flying high
The sixth edition of the much-anticipated Lucknow Run 2024 took place this year with great enthusiasm, marking yet another successful chapter in Lucknow’s journey toward promoting a culture of health and well-being. Held at the scenic grounds of GD Goenka Public School, Sushant Golf City, this annual event has grown to become a citywide celebration, embodying the resilience and collective spirit of Lucknow. Organized by Centrum, the event drew participants from all walks of life, uniting them in the common pursuit of fitness and communi- ty upliftment.
The event featured four categories to accommodate a variety of fitness levels
and age groups: a 3 km fun run, a 5 km challenge, a 10 km race for intermediate runners, and a 21.097 km half marathon for seasoned athletes. This range of cate- gories allowed participants of all fitness backgrounds to be part of the event, en- couraging an inclusive spirit and foster- ing a sense of achievement for each par- ticipant.
Esteemed guests and influential figures of the city were present to support the initia- tive. Distinguished personalities gracing the occasion included Lt. Gen. Mukesh Chadha, COS Central Command & Colonel Commandant ASC; Awanish Singh, Member of the Legislative Council; IPS officer Naveen Arora; renowned film di- rector Anurag Kashyap; IAS officer Anil Sagar; IPS officer Ashok Singh; Jyotin Bhasin, Vice President at Daikin; Abdul- lah Masood, Director of Shalimar Corp; Mayur Agrawal, Director at Value Plus; and Gaurav Bakshi, General Manager at Daikin, among others. Their participa- tion underlined the event’s significance as a community-building and health promoting endeavor. Noted writer Raj Smriti was also part of the program.
In addition to the run, participants and onlookers enjoyed a day filled with live music, wellness workshops, and food stalls offering nutritious options, rein- forcing the event’s theme of health and well-being. For many participants, espe- cially the young and elderly, the Lucknow Run 2024 provided not only a fitness challenge but also an opportunity to fos- ter connections, celebrate resilience, and appreciate the vibrant community spirit that defines Lucknow.
The event concluded with an awards cere-
mony recognizing winners across all race categories, but the highlight remained the spirit of unity.
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