Mysuru: The 7th Edition of Celebration Mysore ½ Marathon, 10K & 6K Run/Walk organised by ‘Life is Calling’ will be flagged off on Sept.3 (Sunday) from Balarama Gate of Mysore Palace.

Addressing media persons at Hotel Southern Star, here this morning, P.B. Mithra, Director, Life is Calling Sports, said that the event will have Half Marathon and 10K run under competitive categories for age group of 16 years and above and 6K run/walk under Non-Competitive Category for age group of 10 years and above.

“To make the participation in the 6K run/walk memorable, finisher medals and certificates will be given to all finishers. Like in previous years, Half Marathon and 10K run participants will be timed using Timing Chips and will receive finisher medals and online timing certificates. The Top 3 winners in the Open, Senior and Veteran Categories (Men & Women) will receive trophies and certificates”, he added.

The registration for event has already begun. Interested can log on to www.lifeiscalling-sports.com or www.eventzalley.com to register. The entry fee for ½ marathon is Rs. 900, 10K run is Rs. 800 and for 6K run/walk is Rs. 300. For details contact, Mob: 99807 44332.

Cause Partners

Ladies Circle India has been the cause partner for the event for the past six years. Initially, the organisation only stood as a support but since five years, it has been working for different causes.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, Mysore Ladies Circle-9 Special Events Convenor Vanitha Santosh said that this year the organisation is supporting  Girls Education.

“We have identified girls, who not only need help in primary and high school education but also in shaping up their lives. Only graduation will not serve any purpose and that is the reason why Mysore Ladies Circle-9 has been training them in soft skills and other value-added courses”, she added.

Earlier, the Ladies Circle India has worked for the cause of cancer among children, treating Alzheimer’s, providing nutritious food for children undergoing cancer treatment among others.

Apollo BGS Hospital General Manager Dr. Vinod Appaiah and others were present at the   press conference.