National marathon on Nov 27

Updated on: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Madikeri: Cauvery Education Society, Madikeri, has organized a national marathon here on November 27. Hosur Satish Kumar, society president, said, the 42-km run for men will begin from Madikeri. About 24 entries from all over India have been received for the competition so far.

Deputy commissioner Ashwathnarayana Gowda will inaugurate the marathon at 7.30 am at Field Marshal Cariappa stadium. A 10-km run for college students and a 7.5-km run for girls have also been organised.

The winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 50,000. Later, winners up to sixth place will receive Rs 30,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000, Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively as cash prize. Prize distribution would be held at Bhagamandala the same day.

Dr Bhaskarachar, Kodagu Cauvery Trust, Dr Mohan Alva, chairman, Alva's Education Trust, Moodbidri, winner of Ekalavya award B Pramila Aiyyappa and DySP J D Prakash will be present on the occasion.

Cauvery education institution director Sunil Patrao, members of the organizing committee, Vitalachar, Rattu Nanjappa, K S Divakar, T Hemanth and Giridhar were present.

National marathon on Nov 27

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