Vijayapura set to host Vrukshathon marathon run

VIJAYAPURA: Vijayapura is getting ready to host the mega Vrukshathon Heritage Marathon run on Sunday. More than 8,000 people will be taking part in the event.

The marathon is part of a campaign to plant one crore saplings launched by industries minister MB Patil. The objective is to create awareness among people regarding protection of environment, ancient monuments and pay respects to Saint Siddeshwar Swamiji, said organiser Mallikarjun Yalagond.

Several international runners will also be participating in the event, which will be held in four categories. While 55 persons have registered for participation in the 21 km run, 250 have enrolled for the 10 km run. As many as 1,200 persons will take part in the 5 km run, while 6,000 will participate in 3.5 km run. For 800 metres, 51 have registered their names. Registration of names for participation is being done online. The organisers said opportunity will be given for those who still want to register their names to do so on Saturday at Dr BR Ambedkar stadium in person.

The route map has been prepared and nine hydration centres have been set up. The event will be held from 5.30am to 9.30am and zero traffic arrangement will be made on the designated routes.

The run will start from Dr Ambedkar stadium and conclude there but the timing will be different for different categories. The 21 km run will commence at 6am, 10 km run at 6.45am, 10 km run at 7.30am, 5 km run at 7.30am and 800 m run (for children) will commence at 8.15am and 3.5km run at 8am.

For the participants, parking arrangements have been made at Darbar High School ground.

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