KOLKATA: Over 8,000 are set to run at the inaugural edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon.
The event is scheduled in the City of Joy on Sunday. While runners from the city are eyeing the finish line on race day, IDBI Federal Life Insurance and NEB Sports look to relay the message of health and fitness across the country. Red Road will serve as both the start and finish line for the marathon.
The inaugural edition of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon will start at 05.00 am, and will witness 800 runners racing to the finish line; followed by the Half Marathon which begins at 6.30 am. The Timed 10K, witnessing 3,000 runners, and Apollo Gleneagles 5K Run Touching Lives with 3,000 participants will commence at 7:30am and 9:00am respectively. The runners of these races will compete for a podium finish, the total prize money for which is Rs1 million.
Speaking about the inaugural edition, Vighnesh Shahane, CEO, IDBI Federal Life Insurance said, “I am absolutely delighted to see the city of Kolkata host the marathon this year. After the rousing success of the IDBI Federal marathons across India over the past two years we look forward to this edition and wish it a great success. We hope that people of Kolkata would come out in support and embrace the message of a healthier lifestyle.”
Race director Nagaraj Adiga noted, “After successful races in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Goa, it is our pleasure to have a marathon in Kolkata. The beautiful route through various heritage buildings and Hooghly river will give every runner a flavour of Kolkata. It is heartening to see many runners traveling from outside Kolkata to participate in the race. We thank the Army, Police, KMC and West Bengal Athletics Association for their valuable support in executing the event.”
This year Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals has come forward as a Wellness Partner and will take care of the runners in case of any emergencies during the race.
Sachin Tendulkar, the face of the Event will flag off all races on Sunday. The cricketing maestro is also face of the event for the IDBI Federal Life Insurance marathons in Mumbai and New Delhi.
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