In a bid to create awareness on the deadly COVID-19, a State-level 5-km marathon has been organised in Mandya tomorrow.The marathon, with the theme ‘Let us run for health to eliminate COVID’ is organised by Stay                       Fit Gym and Kayaka Yogi Foundation.

Foundation President M. Shivakumar has urged sports persons, NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, members of various organisations and the public to take part in the marathon.The Mandya Marathon will be flagged off in front of the gym on 100 ft. Road and will pass through Kothathi till Bevinahalli village covering a 5-km distance.

Those between 18 and 80 years can take part in the marathon, which will be held in men, women and senior citizen categories. First place winner will be given a cash prize of Rs. 11,111, second: Rs. 7,777 and third: Rs. 5,555 in both men and women categories. Attractive prizes will be given to senior citizens.Prize distribution will be held during Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations on Nov. 29 at Hindi Bhavan in Mandya. Also, achievers in various fields will be presented with Rajyotsava Awards on the occasion.For registration and details, contact Mob: 93432-30788, 63625-70105 or 99806-05484.