POKHARA: Former Players’ Forum is organizing ‘Saphal Pokhara Marathon’ on February 19.

Organizing a press meet on Wednesday, the Forum informed that it will conduct the 16th marathon event on February 19.

Under the marathon, 10-km men and women marathon, five km students (both male and female), wheelchair and visually impaired race contest will be held, said chairman Hari Parajuli.

According to Parajuli, the winner will get Rs 400,000, the first runner-up will get Rs 200,000 and second runner-up will bag away with Rs 100,000 and the fourth one will get Rs 30,000, said Parajuli.