Ganga Marathon Rally - The adventure sports competition in India

A three days rally in the Ganga is organized in February each year on a stretch connecting Allahabad and Varanasi. The competitors start in Kayaks, Canoes, rowing boats and so on. 

The last part of the rally, reputed to be Ganga Marathon is on a 40 kms length from Chunar Fort (37kms from Varanasi) to Rajendra Prasad Ghat in Varanasi. The winner of the Marathon receives the Benaras Cup Trophy.