A Sports Authority of India-certified race, the Trivandrum
Marathon has entered the international and national calendars of
marathons.
This is the first full Marathon with timed races in full marathon (42.5
km), half marathon (21.25 km), 10-km adult, 10-km kid smile, family fun
run of 4 km, race for differently-abled children, and corporate relay
challenge.
It is being organised by the Trivandrum Runners Club.
Event expected to herald sports tourism to StateThe maiden six-hour
Trivandrum Marathon, scheduled to commence from the University Stadium
here at 4 a.m. on November 8, is expected to herald sports tourism in
the State capital.
Event-based initiatives like the marathon bring in thousands of runners
from within the country and abroad to experience a new running route.
Event expected to
herald sports tourism to State
The maiden six-hour Trivandrum Marathon, scheduled to commence from the
University Stadium here at 4 a.m. on November 8, is expected to herald
sports tourism in the State capital.
Runners from Africa — Isaac Kemboi, Titus Githu, Hanna Wabera and Ruth
Njeri Mbogo — have already landed here for the event. European and
American runners are also expected to take part.
A Sports Authority of India-certified race, the Trivandrum Marathon has
entered the international and national calendars of marathons. The first
edition will see 5,000 runners, a large number of them foreigners and
those from other States, taking part in various categories.
This is the first full Marathon with timed races in full marathon (42.5
km), half marathon (21.25 km), 10-km adult, 10-km kid smile, family fun
run of 4 km, race for differently-abled children, and corporate relay
challenge.
The full marathon will be in four loops, commencing from the University Stadium and touching RR Lamp, Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace, Vellayambalam, SMC, Museum, Martyrs’ Column, Statue and Ayurveda College. In addition to cash prizes, the winners will also get six gold medals instituted by the royal family of erstwhile Travancore in the name of G.V. Raja. It is being organised by the Trivandrum Runners Club. The attempt is to make use of the good sporting facilities created in the capital for the National Games and it can pave way for promoting Sports Tourism, says Varghese Oommen, honorary general secretary, Trivandrum Marathon. Event-based initiatives like the marathon bring in thousands of runners from within the country and abroad to experience a new running route. This translates to thousands of room nights, sight-seeing, transport and shopping for the venue destination.
Ayurveda can also benefit as it is a natural way to tackle injuries sportspersons, he says. There will be global standard hydration, medical assistance and entertainment for runners and spectators. The first edition will see 5,000 runners, many of them foreigners and those from other States.. . . .
Source : Nyoooz , 6th Nov 2015
The full marathon will be in four loops, commencing from the University Stadium and touching RR Lamp, Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace, Vellayambalam, SMC, Museum, Martyrs’ Column, Statue and Ayurveda College. In addition to cash prizes, the winners will also get six gold medals instituted by the royal family of erstwhile Travancore in the name of G.V. Raja. It is being organised by the Trivandrum Runners Club. The attempt is to make use of the good sporting facilities created in the capital for the National Games and it can pave way for promoting Sports Tourism, says Varghese Oommen, honorary general secretary, Trivandrum Marathon. Event-based initiatives like the marathon bring in thousands of runners from within the country and abroad to experience a new running route. This translates to thousands of room nights, sight-seeing, transport and shopping for the venue destination.
Ayurveda can also benefit as it is a natural way to tackle injuries sportspersons, he says. There will be global standard hydration, medical assistance and entertainment for runners and spectators. The first edition will see 5,000 runners, many of them foreigners and those from other States.. . . .
Source : Nyoooz , 6th Nov 2015
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