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Dhanraj Pillai to flag off I-Day monsoon marathon

August 14, 2011

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Mangalore, August 14: India's Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillai will flag off Bhoothanatheshwara Cross Country Monsoon Marathon on August 15.

According to a press release, cash prizes totalling over Rs 7 lakhs will be disbursed to the winners of the marathon, which will commence and end at the Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshawara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore.

Separate events will be held for men and women in the following categories: Professionals Half Marathon (All ages / 21 kms), Professionals Half Marathon (Children below 16 years / 6 kms), Halli Marathon (Children below 14 years /4 kms), Halli Marathon (Children 14 – 16 years /6 kms), Halli Marathon (16 – 50 years /10 kms), District-level Halli Marathon (16 – 50 years /10 kms), Senior Citizens Marathon (50 – 60 years /10 kms), Senior Citizens Marathon (above 60 years /6 Kms).

The objective of the marathon is to promote health and hygiene, foster social harmony, cultivate appreciation of rural way of life, awaken appreciation for the rich natural splendour of our countryside and inspire the people to protect the environment and ecology.The theme of the Marathon is 'Unity'. Participants will be required to wear the traditional attire of their particular community. In the professional sportsperson's category, collarless white T-shirt and White Shorts, is compulsory dress code for men, while women shall wear collared white T-shirt and shorts.

Sandalwood stars Pooja Gandhi, Neethu and Shivadwaj too will attend the inauguration of the marathon.

Entry is free. For further details contact: 9902965238 / 9845406569 / 98453 32105. One can confirm entry by SMS through 9902965238 / 98453 32105 or email [email protected]


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