Mangaluru: The ‘Sahyadri 10K Run Mangaluru’ organised by Dakshina Kannada Athletic Association (DKAA) and promoted by the Bhandary Foundation, will be held at Mangala Stadium on February 2 from 6 am onwards. In order to accomplish this mission and create awareness in line with the Central Government’s Fit India initiative, the tag-line ‘Swaccha-Parisara-Hasiru-Usiru’ has been adopted.
Informing about the event at a press conference on Wednesday, January 29, the organisers said that they expect at least 10,000 participants and said that 6,500 people had already registered for the run. They said, “We are expecting nearly 10,000 participants of different age groups, citizens of the city and various organisations are spreading the message of ‘Green, Healthy – Mangaluru’. Through this event, we can bring together all like-minded people, to build and inspire them in making our Mangaluru stand out in splendour, now and for generations to come.”
Over 200 members of the Ramakrishna Mission will also take part in the athletic event. Additionally, various fitness-related activities such as yoga and Zumba will be carried out on the ground.
Music Director Gurukiran is the brand ambassador for the event.
The following categories will be organised:
• Challenge Run – 10K – Men & Women
• 10K Elite Run – Fit India (above 18 years)
• 10K Open All (above 18 years)
• 10K for Students (18 to 25 years)
• Competitive Run – 5K – Men & Women
5K Run is to prepare the future runners to the National and International Champions with
age between 16 to 25 years.
• Future Run – 2K for Students – Boys & Girls
2K Future Talent Run for teens age between 14-16 years, wherein the selected boys &
girls will be trained under DKAA, to produce Future Champions of Mangaluru.
• Maza with Healthy Run – 5K – Open to all
In line with Fit India Movement, 5K Maza Run is for Men and Women. Their participation
to spread awareness about fitness culture will accomplish the mission of
Swaccha – Parisara – Hasiru – Usiru.
This mega event is in association with the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Govt. of Karnataka, Mangalore University, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and Karnataka Athletics Association (KAA).
The event sponsorers are Union Bank of India, Allcargo Logistics Ltd., Canara Bank, Hangyo Ice Cream, SCDCC Bank Ltd., Sams Techno Mach Pvt Ltd., Qtalk, Ramakrishna Mission Mangaluru, Sleepwell, RDC Concrete, Garodi Steels, MS Pai & Co.
For further details please visit the website and register at www.10krunmangaluru.com
