Fallen 3 SF War Heroes Remembered Conducting Marathon Race

A 10 km-long friendly marathon run, organized by the Special Forces (SF) in memory of their fallen 3 SF comrades took place at Vavuniya with the participation of more than 250 runners.

The ‘Warriors Memorial Run’ commenced from the 3 SF camp premises in Vavuniya covered a 10 km distance across Boo Oya area and returned to the SF camp at Vavuniya on December 30, 2012.

The marathon run was contested under three age group categories; (over 40 years) (30 – 40 years) and (below 30 years).

SF Brigade Commander, Colonel H.P Ranasinghe, SF Centre Commandant, Colonel D.G.S Senarath Yapa, 3 SF Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel W.B.M.K.G.K Weerasekara and several officers were associated with the inaugural occasion of the marathon run.