By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Oct 6: The third edition of ‘Run for Wildlife’, held as part of the ongoing Wildlife Week 2025 celebration in the city, recorded more than 600 participants from all age groups, ranging from children (10-18 years), adults (19-40 years), veterans (41- 55 years) and seniors (56 years and above).
Apart from the professional runners, who are regular at all such events, the run, held on Saturday, marked a presence of a large number of schoolchildren, forest officials and amateur runners. Further, the presence of a large number of female participants was very encouraging.
The run was flagged off from the Forest Management Building located at Lower Lachumiere by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, Harish Chandra Chaudhary, in the presence of Chief Conservator of Forest PK Agrahari and other senior forest officers.
After covering different routes of 5 km, 7 km and 10 km in length, designated for various age groups, the run culminated at its starting point at the Forest Management Building.
The aim of the event was to educate the public about the rich floral and faunal wealth of the state, importance of the conservation and protection of the rich biodiversity and the threats such as climate change, poaching, habitat destruction, and human-wildlife conflict, that the wildlife face. The event is expected to build community support for conservation and protection of the wildlife and their habitat. It blended physical fitness with environmental consciousness, allowing participants to directly support a cause they care about.
Participants from different age groups and professional backgrounds demonstrated their endurance, determination, and sportsmanship, making the event an inspiring spectacle for everyone.
