Shillong, Oct 2: The Rilbong Durga Puja Committee organised the Rilbong Puja Centennial Run on Friday as part of its centenary celebrations.
The run was flagged off at 6 am from Rhino Museum Point by a 79-year-old veteran runner from Mawkyrwat. Around 650 participants took part in the run, which concluded at Rilbong Ground, where the Durga Puja pandal has been set up for the centennial celebrations.
Following the run, breakfast was served to the participants, after which the prize distribution ceremony was held at around 9.30 am.
Senior officials, including D.P. Wahlang and Osmand Nongbri, along with other dignitaries, attended the event.
Chairman of the Marathon Committee Jayanta Sen and Convener Anish Choudhari thanked the district administration, police, media, participants and supporters for their contribution to the successful conduct of the event. They also expressed their appreciation to Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank and the volunteers who supported the Rilbong Centennial Run 2026.
