The Open Dasara Half Marathon dedicated to the farmers will be held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium early on October 18 along with shorter runs of 10 K, 6 K, 5 K and 3 K for college and high school students.
Those interested in participating in the event will have to mandatorily produce a doctor’s certificate while the students will have to bring the identity card of their educational institution, said a press statement from K. Suresh, Assistant Director, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Mysuru.
The Open Dasara Half Marathon (21.1 km) organised by Dasara Sports Sub Committee will be flagged off by international athlete Arjun Devaiah in the presence of Minister incharge of Mysuru district V Srinivas Prasad and other people’s representatives at 6.30 p.m.
The half marathon and other shorter runs will start and end at Chamundi Vihar Stadium. While the Open Dasara Half Marathon will be held for men and women categories, the 10 K Run is exclusively for college boys and 5 K run is exclusively for college girls. More information can be obtained from the office of the Assistant Director, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Chamundi Vihar stadium or by calling 0821-2564179. Convener of Dasara Half Marathon Srikanth or other volunteers can be contacted on 9731808008, 99001131177, 8746874897 or 9901234057.
