Mysuru: The 16th edition of Celebration Mysore Half Marathon and 10K Run, organised by Life is Calling Sports in association with JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), was held in city this morning.  

The marathon was flagged-off by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar and N.G. Bharateesha Reddy, Senior Vice-President, Operations & Hospital Administration, Rest of Karnataka, Apollo Hospitals at Sri Jayachamarajendra Collage of Engineering (SJCE) premises in Manasagangothri. Following the inauguration, MP Yaduveer Wadiyar took part in the 10K Run. 

The event was held in three categories which included 21K Half Marathon, 10K Run and 5K Run / Walk.   

A total of 4,200 enthusiasts from all over the country took part. The 21K half marathon and 10K Run were competitive categories while the 5K Celebration Run / Walk was a non-competitive category to encourage large number of participants from Mysuru.  

The event also highlighted ‘Say NO to Drugs’ message to the youths.