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Bhoothanatheshwara Temple to conduct marathons on Independence Day

Bhoothanatheshwara Temple to conduct marathons on Independence Day


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, July 23, 2011: Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheswara Temple at Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore will organize the Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Cross Country Monsoon Marathon on August 15, on the occasion of Independence Day, said Vijaynath Vittal Shetty, the chief co-ordinator of the event. He was addressing reporters at a press meet held at Hotel Goldfinch on July 23 Saturday.


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Revealing further details regarding the event, he said that cash prizes of around Rs. 7 lakh will be distributed among the winners of this marathon, which will be held in the temple premises.

Separate events will be held for men and women in 8  categories—Professional Half Marathon of all age groups (21kms), Professional Half Marathon for children below 16 years (6kms), Halli Marathon for children below 14 years (4kms), for children between 14 and 16 years (6kms), and for adults between 16 and 50 years (10kms), District Level Halli Marathon for people between 16 and 50 years (10kms), and Senior Citizens Marathon for people from 50 to 60 years (10kms) and above the age of 60 (6kms).

He also said that sandalwood stars Pooja Gandhi, Shivadhwaj, and Neethu will participate in the event.

Mr. Shetty also said that multiple prizes will be given away for each category, adding that the highest amount that can be won is Rs. 50,000, which will be given away to the winner of the first prize in the Professional Half Marathon.

Entrance is free, and those interested must register on or before Aug 10, 2011. Entries can be confirmed by texting 9902965238 / 9845406569 / 9845332105 or emailing boothanatheshwara@vijaynath.in.


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