Keen to promote the concept of good health among denizens, Vijayawada Runners, an outfit promoting running in the city, is organising runs covering three distances, on November 19, said T. Mani Deepak, chairman of Vijayawada Runners, here on Thursday.
Speaking to the mediapersons, he said the event would be held in 5 km (7 am.), 10 km (6.30 am.) and 21 km (5.30 a.m.) from IGMC and that the runs would be flagged off by City police commissioner Gautam Sawang. “The run is held as part of our outfit’s second anniversary celebrations. The entry fee is ₹200 and the participants will get a t-shirt, a medal, Bib number and a participation certificate. Interested persons can log on to www.vijayawadarunners.com and enrol their names,” he said.
Mr. Deepak said the event was held as an awareness programme, as daily dose of running would keep several ailments away and help people live healthily. “Running helps your body to remain fit. With the present day lifestyle witnessing overdose of lethargy, physical exercises are a must,” he pointed out.
On the route, Mr. Deepak, who is a marathoner himself, said that for 5 km event the route will begin at IGMC and reach police control room and return to starting point. “For the 10-km and 21-km events, the route will be IGMC stadium, PWD Grouds, Raghavaiah Park, Police Control Room, flyover, Ganesh temple, VMC bridge, u-turn at Seethamavari paadaalu and return on the same route to Benz Circle and a u-turn to reach D- Address Mall”.
He said Latha Hospitals was offering medical help by providing two ambulances and first aid centres throughout the route. Shriram City is sponsoring the event with RedFM, Latha Hospitals, Deep, a Non-Government Organisation, Rapport accessories as co- sponsors.
Ch. Mogaleswara Rao, general manager, Shriram City, Vijayawada Runners secretary Ramu Ravulapati were present.
