Air Force Station Pune to Host First Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon on November 2
Reported by Mubarak Ansari
Lohgaon, 28th October 2025: Air Force Station Pune will host the first edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon on November 2, 2025, at 5:45 am at the Station Sports Ground in Lohgaon, Pune. The event is being organised as a tribute to the valour, courage, and supreme sacrifice of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardee from the Indian Air Force.
The marathon aims to celebrate the indomitable spirit of the Indian Air Force while promoting fitness, patriotism, and camaraderie among participants. It will witness enthusiastic participation from serving personnel, veterans, their families, and civilians from Pune and neighbouring regions.
The run will be held in three categories — 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km — encouraging participation from all age groups and fitness levels. The event embodies the Air Force motto, ‘Touch the Sky with Glory’.
This initiative is part of the Pan-India Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon, which will be held simultaneously at 61 Air Force Stations across the country.
Participants can register online through the official website www.sekhoniafmarathon.in or contact the organisers at +91 95115 80588 for more details.
