The Colombo Marathon- 2026 will take place on September 13 at the Galle Face Grounds, coinciding with the 50th National Sports Festival.
Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Department of Sports Development, and other relevant institutions, the international marathon is aimed at promoting both sports culture and tourism.
The competition will feature a full marathon, half marathon, 10 km run, and a 5 km Fun Run, with a large turnout of national and international runners expected to participate.
The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports presented details of the event to the Cabinet, including the implementation plan, the prize money to be awarded to winners, and the routes for the races.
The Cabinet formally took note of these arrangements. (Newswire)