JAMMU, Jun 15: Jammu High Five 5K – A Celebration Run concluded successfully at Bahu Plaza, Jammu, with enthusiastic participation from over 1,000 runners, fitness enthusiasts, students, families and citizens from across the region.Organized to promote fitness, community engagement and awareness against substance abuse, the event transformed the city streets into a vibrant celebration of health and positivity. The run was flagged off from Bahu Plaza and traversed Green Belt Road, Gandhi Nagar, Hospital Road, Gole Market Chowk and Apsara Road before culminating at the finish line.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, participated in the event and completed the 5-kilometre run alongside hundreds of participants.
hridhar Patil, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, and Joginder Singh, SSP Jammu, attended as Special Guests and encouraged citizens to adopt healthy and active lifestyles.
A major attraction of the event was the Live DJ on Wheels, accompanied by musical performances and the unique “High Five” experience that kept participants energized throughout the course.
Speaking on the occasion, Sudhir Anand from the Organising Team said that the overwhelming response reflected Jammu’s growing enthusiasm for fitness and healthy living. He emphasized that the event aimed to inspire youth and citizens to stay active, positive and committed to a drug-free lifestyle.In the timed 5K run, winners included Himanshu Kumar, Eklove Sharma, Naresh Kumar, Ajay Gandotra and Rajesh Padha in various male categories, while Shranya Sharma, Deepanshi, Seema Sharma, Sonia Sawhney and Pardeep Kumari secured top positions in the female categories.
The organisers expressed gratitude to Jammu Police, Jammu Municipal Corporation, volunteers, partners and supporters for ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.
The programme concluded with prize distribution and celebrations. Reiterating that Jammu High Five 5K was about building healthier communities rather than competition alone, the organisers invited citizens to participate in the upcoming Jammu Midnight Marathon scheduled for October–November 2026.