Hundreds of people on Sunday took part in a mini marathon organised by Army's Bhimber Gali brigade in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, an official said. The first ever mini-marathon in the border subdivision ahead of the mega Mendhar sports festival was undertaken under operation 'Sadbhavana' (goodwill) to foster unity and social cohesion besides strengthening civil-military relation, he said. The army official said the event witnessed an overwhelming participation of local populace and drew 400 participants from school and colleges of the Mendhar region, demonstrating their zeal and enthusiasm. He said the Marathon featured two competitive age categories -- 15 to 30 years and 31 to 45 years. All the participants showcased tremendous spirit, resilience and indomitable will to compete throughout the event. The event was also aimed at promoting culture, encouraging community engagement and generating a sense of healthy competition among the locals, motivating th