Alwar: The third edition of the Alwar Tiger Marathon will be held on Feb 7, 2027. Union forest minister Bhupendra Yadav and actor Randeep Hooda, the marathon’s brand ambassador, launched the event at Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri Friday.The event also saw the unveiling of the marathon’s official mascot, ‘Sariska Veer’, and the launch of its official T-shirt. The mascot is aimed at promoting awareness about tiger conservation, forest protection and the environment among children and families.An MoU for the marathon was signed between the Rajasthan Tourism Department and V-Shakti Trust. Additional director Rajesh Sharma signed on behalf of the department, while Pragya Yadav represented the trust.Alwar commando Sunil Jodha, who displayed courage during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and Ajmer ultra-runner Sufiya Sofi were felicitated with shawls and commendation letters.Yadav said the marathon would promote tourism alongside tiger and nature conservation, while advancing the Centre’s Fit India Movement. He said the initiative aimed to make fitness a mass movement, raise awareness about wildlife conservation and showcase Alwar’s historical and natural heritage.Highlighting Sariska Tiger Reserve’s significance, Yadav said it was the site of the country’s first tiger relocation and also held religious and cultural importance.Hooda said the national-level event would help showcase Alwar’s culture, history, natural beauty, food and dialect. Describing the marathon as an initiative that brought together fitness and conservation, he appealed to people to participate in large numbers in its third edition.
