Dimapur, March 20 (EMN): The route has been mapped, the logistics set in place, and the runners numbering in hundreds are set to participate in one of the biggest marathon races in Mokokchung district on Thu. March 22, according to a press note.
The Mokokchung Marathon 2018 is being organised by the Mokokchung Press Club (MPC) in partnership with the Water and Sanitation Support Organization (WSSO), PHED – Mokokchung Division in commemoration of World Water Day on the theme ‘Nature for Water’.
Runners from Mokokchung, Tuensang, Zunehboto and other places have already confirmed their participation.
Handsome prize money amounting to a total of INR 1 lac along with certificates will be awarded to the winners of the marathon race in both the male and female categories.
The Mokokchung Press Club (MPC), on the request of the WSSO – PHED, Mokokchung Division – has taken up this initiative as part of its annual social activity and also as a show of solidarity to the world community about the importance of water – its conservation and assiduous usage – to the Naga community.
To make the race more professional, the organisers have roped in the expertise of Team Spearhead Motorsport Initiative (SMI) as the technical support team to marshal the whole race. The route for male runners will traverse 13.2 km while the female runners will run a length of 5.2 km.
All are invited to participate in the marathon.
The prize money has been set at INR 20,000 (1st), INR 15,000 (2nd) and INR 10,000 (3rd) for the male category. For the female category (since the route is shorter) the prize has been set at INR 15,000 (1st), INR 10,000 (2nd) and INR 5,000 (3rd).
Besides, there will also be consolation prizes for fifteen runners (10 male and 5 females) who make through after the winners.
The Mokokchung Press Club invites all the sports enthusiasts to partake in this one of a kind Marathon race which also commemorates a very important event in the world.
