₹3.17 crore cash award for Kashmir Marathon 2026

The Kashmir Marathon has announced one of India’s most lucrative distance‑running prize structures, offering a ₹3.17 crore total purse across its Full and Half Marathon events. The AIMS‑certified Full Marathon leads with ₹2.11 crore, awarding ₹25 lakh to both men’s and women’s overall champions, followed by ₹20 lakh and ₹18 lakh for second and third place. The Half Marathon adds another ₹1.06 crore, with top winners earning ₹15 lakh each. Age‑group awards, along with special categories for Jammu & Kashmir residents, further expand the payout, underscoring the event’s ambition to become a premier national running competition.