Jamshedpur Run-a-thon on November 5

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, Oct 11: Tata Steel is all set to start the season of Runs by organising eighth edition of marquee event, Jamshedpur Run-a-thon, on November 5.

The company has been promoting fitness and biodiversity themes through all its runs. The theme for this edition remains “Fitness is Fun, Just Run!”

Jamshedpur Run-a-thon is organised every year to instil the sense of fitness among the citizens of Jamshedpur. It is a platform for the community and stakeholders to come together and celebrate fitness, health and overall well-being.

Launched in 2014, the Run-a-thon provides an opportunity for fitness enthusiasts to connect as well as inspire the community to realise the importance of a healthy life.

Like every year, Jamshedpur run is expected to attract thousands of participants from all over the country, including elite athletes, amateur runners, and fitness enthusiasts. It is an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to come together and enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.

Run Categories

• There will be four categories:

• • 2 km- Open to all (Fun Run)
  • 5 km- Boys & Girls
  • 7km- Men & Women
  • 10km- Men & Women

While the 10-KM and 7-KM have an age limit of 19 years and above, the 5-KM category will be open to children aged 12 to 16 years. These three categories, competitive in nature, will have a prize money attached to it. The 10-KM run shall be certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Prizes

The prize money will be from Rs 5000/- to Rs 51,000/- for the first 5 across all categories

Route for the run

The run will be flagged off at JRD Tata Sports Complex. The route will be via CH area through Marine Drive all the way to Dobo Bridge and back through the same route. The run will finish at JRD Tata Sports Complex.

Registration start and end dates

Online registration: 11 October 2023 – 31 October 2023 (tatasteeljsr-run.com)
Offline registration: 17 October 2023 – 31 October 2023 at JRD Tata Sports Complex from 10 AM- 1 PM & 3 PM-6 PM.