India, Oct. 16 -- With prize money set to double to Rs.20 lakh, the second Aizawl International Half Marathon (AIHM) will be held on February 14, 2026, it was announced on Thursday. Like last year, the event in Aizawl will be spread over three races: the 21.1km half-marathon, a 10km run and one over 5km. Registrations open on November 1.

"AIHM is an expression of Mizoram's identity, our commitment to sports and youth development, and our to welcome the world to our hills," said Lalnghinglova Hmar, the state's minister for sports and tourism at a press conference to launch the second edition at Mizoram House, New Delhi.

Hmar also said the total prize purse will increase to at least Rs.20 lakh. Last year, the winner of the half-marathon i...