“Of all the races, there is no better stage for heroism than a marathon.”
Running with an aim to spread the feeling of solidarity, peace, unity and harmony and fitness, the students of The Lucknow Public Collegiate, Jopling Road successfully organised an Inter-House Marathon 2026 on 1st November 2026. Categorizing the participants under different age groups for their running, it was a race for showing their will power and stamina to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Every step turned into an oath to strive for excellence in life. The premises became alive with the agile runners pushing beyond the boundaries of the Collegiate, palpitating and swearing to remain fit and happy.
The participants were ranged between of 9 years to 60 years. Boys and girls finishing 5 kilometres and 3 kilometres respectively turned this race into a race of joy and wonder. The students, alumni and the senior citizens ran to give this saga of athleticism an interesting turn. Check posts were illuminated with the staff members standing to cheer up the enthusiastic runners with the feeling of athleticism in their hearts. The entire route could witness the vigilant volunteers alert for any kind of emergency. The marathon concluded with the declaration of the winners. Ruby House was declared a winner by securing 161 points. Amber House secured second position by getting 150 points while Sapphire House by securing 101 points got third position. The brilliant show of the runners was graced by the principal Mr. Rajiv Gupta. He motivated the students to be a part of fitness exercises like these.
