Jaipur | January 31, 2026:
The city of Jaipur witnessed a surge of fitness, motivation and running enthusiasm as the second and final day of the two-day GSL Dreams Bib Expo, organised under AU Jaipur Marathon 2026, concluded on Friday. With power talks, pacers’ meet, celebrity talk show and the Tijaria Jaipur Runners Awards, the expo transformed into a vibrant fitness festival.
The bib expo is being organised by Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha and World Trade Park, in association with AU Small Finance Bank and Rajasthan Tourism. On the occasion, Sanskriti Yuva Sanstha President Pt. Suresh Mishra, Aavas Finance Managing Director Sachinder Bhinder, AU Jaipur Marathon Race Director Ravi Goyanka and CEO Mukesh Mishra were present.
Speaking about the event, Pt. Suresh Mishra said that AU Jaipur Marathon is not just a race but an initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle as a mass movement. Through the Bib Expo, runners were provided not only race kits but also motivation and essential fitness-related guidance to help them perform confidently on race day.
Throughout the day, a large number of runners collected their bibs and race kits. In the afternoon, renowned mountaineer Reena Bhatti conducted a power talk titled “Climb Your Limits: Strong Mind, Strong Life”, highlighting the importance of mental strength, goal-setting and self-belief, and emphasising that a marathon is as much a mental challenge as a physical one.
In the evening, the Pacers’ Meet was organised, where pacers from different categories shared key insights on race strategy, time management and race-day planning, helping runners fine-tune their preparations.
The Celebrity Talk Show featured Milind Soman and Ruchita Bartaria, Director, Nutriship, who spoke on “Fuel Right, Run Strong: Nutrition and Recovery for Every Runner”. They discussed balanced nutrition, proper hydration and effective recovery techniques for improved performance.
The event also witnessed the Tijaria Jaipur Runners Awards, honouring outstanding runners and active members of the city’s running community. Speaking on the occasion, AU Jaipur Marathon CEO Mukesh Mishra said that the awards aim to recognise individuals who have adopted fitness as a lifestyle and inspired others to do the same.
With the conclusion of the Bib Expo, all eyes are now on February 1, when the 17th edition of AU Jaipur Marathon will take place. Thousands of runners will participate in the 42 km full marathon, 21 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and 6 km Dream Run categories. Two world records will also be attempted during the event.
Comprehensive arrangements, including route management, medical stations, water and energy stations and mobile toilets, have been made to ensure a safe and smooth marathon experience.