The first Swat snow marathon race held at scenic Malam Jabba tourists resort in Swat district on Saturday.

A total of 115 foreign and domestic racers, including three women, participated in the three categories of 21, 10 and five kilometres marathon race. Despite heavy rains and chilling weather condition, a large number of tourists and visitors had come to enjoy the event.

The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) and the Magic Mountain Adventure Park had jointly organised the day-long event to promote adventure tourism and sports and attract tourists to the tranquil spots in Swat Valley and elsewhere in the province.

The marathon kicked off from the Magic Mountain point and culminated at the same venue after the thrilling competition. Sohail Aamir clinched first position, Ibrar Hussain stood second and Fida Muhammad placed third in the 21 kilometre category race.

Similarly, Mohibullah stood first, Alamzeb second and Farzand Ali third in the second category race of 10 kilometres, while Muhammad Rahim grabbed first position, Ihsan Khurshid second and Jawad third position in the category of five kilometres marathon.