Mysuru: With about 2,500 marathoners taking part in this year’s Celebration Mysuru Marathon, organised by Life is Calling, was a grand success. The event was flagged off by MLA S.A. Ramdas at Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace. The first marathon was flagged off at 5.30 am.
The runners, who assembled at the venue, took part in Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 30K Run, 10K Run and 6K Walk/Run. Every participant was given a finishing medal and certificate on crossing the finishing line. Today’s event was special for a senior couple – 61-year-old Jyotsna and 65-year-old Ananthakrishna as they secured first and third place in their respective categories. The event also witnessed a special participant – K. Nandish, a resident of K.R. Puram in Bengaluru, who finished 9th in the full marathon. Nandish, a visually challenged, has till now participated in 12 full marathons and eight 10K runs. He is currently pursuing his final year B.Com, in correspondence, in Bengaluru.
