Shillong, May 14: A marathon aimed at promoting a culture of fitness and adopt running as a career was announced here on Monday.

The run titled, “An AdventuRe in the Rain” will be held on August 25 at Sohra.

The marathon is divided into four categories. It will start from Saitsohpen and end at the same venue.

For full marathon, runners have to cover 42.2km, 21.1km for half marathon, 10km for beginners, and the 5km fun run to encourage families and newcomers.

Announcing the marathon, Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh hoped that Shillong which is known as the rock capital of India, will also be known as the sports capital.

Marathon director, James Perry informed that the run would be recorded and Limca Book of records has agreed to judge the marathon.

The marathon will be professionally managed, Perry said, adding that the race will be accurately timed with high-tech chip technology from Sports Timing solution, India.

The organizers expected between 1500 and 3000 runners to participate in the marathon.