National-level marathon to be held in Belagavi on October 25

A national-level marathon is being organised across four major locations in the State, including Belagavi, on October 25, under the ‘Sashakta Karnataka’ initiative.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan held a meeting to review preparations for the event in Belagavi on Friday.  

The national-level marathon is being organised in Belagavi, Hampi, Murudeshwar, and Chitradurga. In Belagavi, the event is being organised by the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, the National Service Scheme, and the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, in collaboration with Bengaluru-based ‘JJ Active’.

The Deputy Commissioner said the initiative was announced in the State budget for this year. He urged athletes to participate in large numbers.

The event will feature 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km (half-marathon) categories. It will begin at the Suvarna Soudha, pass by the Belagavi Fort (Kote Kere), and culminate at the Suvarna Soudha. All participating athletes will be provided with a T-shirt and a medal. Light refreshments will also be arranged.

In the 21 km Half Marathon category (for those aged 18 to 45), winners will receive cash prizes — ₹7,500 for first place, ₹5,000 for second place and ₹3,000 for third place — along with trophies. These prizes will be awarded separately for men and women.

In the 21 km Half Marathon category (for those aged over 45), winners will receive cash prizes — ₹5,000 for first place, ₹3,500 for second place and ₹2,500 for third place — along with trophies. These prizes will be awarded separately for men and women. 

Similarly, in the 10 km Marathon category (for those aged 18 to 45), winners will receive cash prizes — ₹5,000 for first place, ₹3,500 for second place and ₹2,500 for third place — along with trophies. 

In the 10 km Marathon category (for those aged over 45), winners will receive cash prizes — ₹3,000 for first place, ₹2,000 for second place and ₹1,500 for third place — along with trophies.

Participants can register for the marathon via the online portal https://raceiq.in/belagavirun by paying the entry fees: ₹350 for 5 km, ₹600 for 10 km, and ₹800 for 21 km. A discount of 25% on the entry fee is available for students and senior citizens.

Pramod Deshpande, CEO of JJ Active, B. Srinivas, Deputy Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, and others were present.