PRAYAGRAJ, Nov. 19 -- The 40th edition of the All India Prize Money Indira Marathon will be held on Wednesday. As in previous years, the race will begin at 6:30 am in front of Anand Bhavan. Divisional commissioner Soumya Agarwal will flag off the runners, officials said. The marathon will cover a distance of 42.195 km, starting from Anand Bhavan and passing through key city landmarks, including Telierganj, Mayo Hall, Dhobi Ghat Crossing, Heera Halwai, AG Office, Indira Gandhi Crossing, Polo Ground, Allahabad High Court, Hanuman Mandir, All Saints Cathedral, Coffee House, Subhash Crossing, Customs Office, CAV College, Medical College Crossing, CMP Degree College, Bairahna Crossing, Bairahna Trisection, New Yamuna Bridge, Mahewa Gate Trisection, Rewa Road, Nand Kishore PG College Crossing, Mama-Bhanja Talab, and Bhalra Crossing, before reaching Bharat Petrol Pump and returning to finish at Madan Mohan Malaviya Stadium. A prize distribution ceremony will be held at the stadium at 2:30 pm. R.P. Singh, Director of the Uttar Pradesh Sports Department, will attend as chief guest. Preparations continued late into the night at the stadium and along the marathon route to ensure smooth conduct of the event. Winners in both the men's and women's categories will receive cash prizes of Rs.2 lakh each. The first and second runners-up will receive Rs.1 lakh and Rs.75,000 respectively. Additionally, 14 top performers will be awarded consolation prizes of Rs.10,000 each. This year, runners will be equipped with bib numbers integrated with timing chips that will record their performance at the start point, turning point, and finish line. Participants will receive their timing chips along with their bibs. For the first time, athletes aged 18 to 21 will be eligible to participate, as organizers have reduced the minimum age limit from 21 to 18 to encourage wider participation. By Tuesday evening, more than 400 runners had collected their entry forms....