The 5th Edition of the Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon was held successfully on February 9, 2025. The marathon had three categories: 21K, 10K, and 5K. The Half Marathon was flagged off by DG & IGP, West Bengal Rajeev Kumar. The Minister of Transport, Snehashis Chakraborty, and Secretary of the Transport Department, Saumitra Mohan, presided over the closing ceremony. Dignitaries and celebrities from different walks of life were present at the event to motivate and inspire the participants.
The Commissioner of Kolkata Police, Manoj Verma, a fitness enthusiast himself, completed the 21 KM run .
Incidentally, the Safe Drive Save Life campaign was launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 8, 2016, to promote road safety and ensure that people can move across the city safely.
The first edition of the Kolkata Police Safe Drive Save Life Half Marathon was held in January 2018. Within two years, the Marathon has gained national prominence and is the biggest half-marathon event in the State.
All the runners received T-shirts, medals and certificates. The routes were chosen to reach out to all important neighbourhoods and to as many residents in the city as possible.
Sprinters and runners, irrespective of age group, gender, ethnicity and profession, participated in this grand occasion and joined hands to run for a safer road trip in future.
