Jaipur: The Pink City is soaked in the spirit of running, motivation and fitness as the second and final day of the two-day GSL Dreams Bib Expo, organised under AU Jaipur Marathon 2026, concluded on a high note. A series of engaging programmes including the Power Talk Show, Pacers’ Meet, Celebrity Talk Show and Tijaria Jaipur Runners Awards kept runners and fitness enthusiasts actively engaged throughout the day, transforming the Expo into a vibrant fitness festival.The Bib Expo is being organised by Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha and World Trade Park, with the support of AU Small Finance Bank and Rajasthan Tourism. Pt Suresh Mishra President, Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha, Sachinder Bhinder, Managing Director Aavas Finance, Ravi Goyanka, Race Director AU Jaipur Marathon and Mukesh Mishra CEO AU Jaipur Marathon were present on the occasion.Speaking about the event, Pandit Suresh Mishra, President of Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha, said: “AU Jaipur Marathon is not just a race; it is our effort to turn a healthy lifestyle into a people’s movement. Through the GSL Dreams Bib Expo, we have provided runners not only with race kits but also with motivation, proper guidance and essential fitness-related information, so that they can participate in the race with complete confidence.”Bib and kit distribution continued throughout the day, with a large number of runners collecting their race kits.In the afternoon, a Power Talk Show was conducted by renowned mountaineer Reena Bhati. In her inspiring session titled “Climb Your Limits: Strong Mind, Strong Life”, she emphasised the importance of mental strength, goal-setting and self-belief, stating that a marathon is not only a test of physical endurance but also of mental resilience.In the evening, the Pacers’ Meet was organised, where pacers from different categories shared valuable insights on race strategy, time management and race-day planning, helping runners fine-tune their final preparations.The Celebrity Talk Show featured Milind Soman and Ruchi Bartaria, Director of Nutriship. The session, titled “Fuel Right, Run Strong: Nutrition and Recovery for Every Runner”, focused on balanced nutrition, proper hydration and post-race recovery techniques, motivating runners to achieve better performance.On this occasion, the Tijaria Jaipur Runners Awards were also presented, honouring outstanding runners and active members of the city’s running community. This award ceremony emerged as a key highlight of the event, celebrating Jaipur’s growing running culture and fitness movement.Addressing the gathering during the awards ceremony, Mukesh Mishra, CEO of AU Jaipur Marathon, said: “Through this award show, we have honoured runners and members of the running community who have adopted fitness as a way of life and inspired others to do the same. The objective of AU Jaipur Marathon 2026 is not merely competition, but to spread the message of fitness, discipline and positive thinking across society.“The GSL Dreams Bib Expo went far beyond being just a bib collection point and evolved into a comprehensive fitness festival, offering a powerful blend of running, nutrition and motivation.Jaipur to Run on Sunday – 17th AU Jaipur MarathonWith the conclusion of the GSL Dreams Bib Expo, all eyes are now on the AU Jaipur Marathon, scheduled for 1st February 2026. The marathon will become a grand celebration of fitness, discipline and unity in Jaipur, with thousands of runners participating in various categories including 42 km Full Marathon, 21 km Half Marathon, 10 km Run, 5 km Run and 6 km Dream RunIn addition, two World Records attempts will also be made during the marathon.To ensure a safe and comfortable experience for runners, comprehensive arrangements have been made. These include route management and the deployment of EHCC medical stations, water stations, energy stations, orange stations and mobile toilets at multiple points along the route.AU Jaipur Marathon 2026 is not merely a sporting event; it has evolved into a mass movement promoting healthy living and social awareness.
