The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) concluded the second annual Janashakthi Life – ICA International Half-Marathon on Sunday (14) in Colombo.

The event drew more than 2,500 runners from 36 countries. The 2025 edition was powered by Janashakthi Life and endorsed by the Indian High Commission and the Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka, along with other statutory bodies.

The race programme included three categories: the 21.1km Half-Marathon, 10km Challengers Run and 5km Family Run.

A total prize purse of Rs. 5,700,000 was awarded, with equal distribution between male and female categories.

The route covered coastal and city sections of Colombo, passing landmarks such as Galle Face Green, Marine Drive and Colombo Fort, and concluded along the oceanfront. The race commenced at 6 a.m., with spectators lining the course.

In addition to the competition, the event supported ICA’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, including organ-donation awareness programmes and assistance to orphanages.

“The Janashakthi Life – ICA International Half-Marathon is more than a race; it is a celebration of fitness, culture, and community impact,” said ICA Sri Lanka President Captain Anirban Banerjee. 

“This year, the event grew in scale and significance, strengthening international camaraderie and delivering tangible benefits to communities across Sri Lanka. We are proud to have had a record-breaking number of participants this year, evidence that the event is going from strength to strength. We are thankful to our main sponsor, Janashakthi Life and all our other sponsors for recognising the scope of this endeavour, and for joining hands with us to make it a reality.”

Janashakthi Insurance PLC Director/CEO Ravi Liyanage said: “We are proud to support the Janashakthi Life – ICA International Half-Marathon, an event that inspires healthy living and community engagement. This partnership reflects our commitment to empowering communities and promoting positive social change. While congratulating the winners and runners up, we want to commend all those who participated for being part of an event that not only showcases tremendous grit and athleticism, but also makes a positive long-term impact on people across Sri Lanka”

Winners List 2025

21.1km Half-Marathon:

Men’s Solo Category:

• 1st Place: Kipsang Icibet Mooses, Kenya – Rs. 1,000,000
• 2nd Place: Eliias Nyaga Muthoni, Kenya – Rs. 500,000
• 3rd Place: Kiptoo Edwin Yebei, Kenya – Rs. 200,000

Women’s Solo Category:

• 1st Place: Weerasuriya Arachchiilage Methmi Wijesooriya, Sri Lanka – Rs. 1,000,000
• 2nd Place: Bilingaswattage Nayana Sewwandi, Sri Lanka – Rs. 500,000
• 3rd Place: H.M Shamini Herath, Sri Lanka – Rs. 200,000