Hubballi: The eighth edition of the half marathon, which was run by the Hubballi Fitness Club on Sunday in the city, became an unprecedented event. Around 2,600 participants participate in various categories of the marathon.
The eighth edition, held to promote health awareness and encourage adolescents, was well attended.
The race was divided into three categories: 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km. There were separate monetary rewards for different age divisions. 21.1 km run (men and women): 18-34; 34-44; 45-59; 60+; 10K race (men and women): 18-34; 34-44; 45-59; 60+; 5K run (boys and girls): 12-14; 15-17; 18+.
Due to COVID, the half marathon event has not been held for the past two years. VRL Logistic Company Secretary Aniruddh Fadnavis, Deshpande Foundation Founder Dr. Gururaj Deshpande, Hubballi Fitness Club President, Founding Member Dr. SP Baligar Neurosurgeon and Dr. GC Patil Radiologist opened the event from the KLE Institute of Technology on Airport Road.
The attraction of the event: Janardhan 91, 91, completes 21KM in style
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