Loreto Convent, Tara Hall, Shimla, organised a marathon on Saturday to promote physical fitness and emotional well-being among students and their parents, under the theme ‘steps that heal the world’.
The event, which brought together students of classes V to XII along with their parents, also aimed to foster unity and strengthen bonds within the school community. Participants were divided into three categories: Category I (Class V), Category II (Classes VI to VIII), and Category III (Classes IX to XII).
The race routes varied by category. Participants in categories I and II ran from the Cecil Hotel to the school, while Category III students covered a longer route from the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) to the school via Fingask. Teachers and volunteers were stationed along the routes to guide runners, and first-aid arrangements were in place to ensure safety. Spectators lined the course, cheering participants and creating an energetic atmosphere.
In Category I, Aadhitri secured the first place, followed by Sayesha Raj and Aanvi in the second and third positions, respectively. Saranjali Chauhan won Category II, with Jaisvani Singh Kanwar finishing second and Sadhika Sharma third. In Category III, Vaishnavi Kuthiala claimed first place, while Seerat Dulta and Aliya Sharma finished second and third, respectively.
Among parents, Vishal Rangta finished first in the fathers’ category, with Sanjay Sharma and Jaidev Singh taking second and third places, respectively. In the mothers’ category, Seema Chandel secured the first place, followed by Sunita and Vandana Sharma.
The winners were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals by the principal, Reetu Sharma, who also distributed participation certificates to all runners during the prize distribution ceremony.
Principal Sharma said the marathon was more than just a physical activity. She noted that it served as a reminder of the importance of caring for oneself and others, adding that the event strengthened relationships between students, parents and teachers, and left participants with a sense of accomplishment, positivity and renewed energy.
