Pradeep Singh to helm full marathon in 12th VVMCM

Prajakta Godbole fancied to win half marathon event

Over 15,000 runners will be flagged off in the different race categories of the 12th Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon, which will be held on December 8. Sakshi Malik, Olympic Bronze medalist and Commonwealth Games Gold medalist will flag off the races as Event Ambassador, along with other dignitaries.

The men's elite full marathon will be headlined by Army's Pradeep Singh, who boasts the fastest personal best in the field of 2:16.55. He will face a strong challenge from Army mate Dhanwant Prahlad, who has a PB of 2:18.10. Also returning to stake his claim will be Mohit Rathor, two-time champion and last year's runner-up, who also holds the course record of 2:18.05, set in 2022.