Chennai International marathon on Aug 22
July 11th, 2009 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS ( 2 comments )Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Organisers of the GiveLife Chennai International Marathon scheduled to be held on Madras Day here Aug 22 are expecting a record turnout.
The event, organised by non profit organisation Tamil Maiyam and Goodwill Communications Ltd, will see participation from African and European runners.
“There will be three events — half marathon (21.09 km), a city run (7km) and a wheelchair run for men and women. The prize for the half marathon will be Rs.500,000 for the winner, Rs.300,000 for the runners-up and Rs.200,000 for the third place,” said Jegath Gaspar Raj, managing director, Goodwill Communications.
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August 5th, 2009 at 5:43 am
Hello? I have four kenyan athletes who are in good shape and ready to run a 10kms and 21km race in india between August and october’09. If you have any contact to any available race soon please assist. {philip kiprono} kenya.
August 5th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Would like to come along with 4 other athletes from kenya and run the chennai international marathon, we will pay for our air tickets so we need invitation letters only.{ Alfred kipkurui, kangogo totona, daniel cheruiyot, Albert esinyon.} all for 21kms. Assist please!