Over 4,000 take part in 4th edition of Mangaluru Dasara Marathon

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 19, 2026: More than 4,000 people, including youngsters, senior citizens and fitness enthusiasts from various parts of Karnataka, participated in the fourth edition of the Dasara Marathon organised by Kudroli Gokarnanath Temple as part of the Mangaluru Dasara celebrations on Sunday.

Participants wore white and yellow T-shirts carrying the message, “One City, One Heart, Unity Is Our Strength.”

The marathon began at the Kudroli temple premises and featured four categories: 21 km, 10 km, 5 km and 3 km.

The 21-km run, which started first, passed through Alake Road, MG Road, Bondel, Kavoor Lake and Kapikad Road before returning to the temple via Bondel.

The 10-km route covered Alake Road, Narayana Guru Circle, Bondel, Kapikad Road and Kuntikana. Participants in the 5-km run followed a similar route, taking a U-turn at Bondel on Kapikad Road before returning to the temple. The 3-km fun run, held last, extended from the temple to Narayana Guru Circle.

The marathon began at 6 am, 30 minutes later than scheduled, and concluded at around 9 am. Mangaluru City Police personnel and volunteers temporarily regulated traffic at major junctions to ensure a smooth and safe run for participants.

A medical camp staffed by a team of KMC doctors was set up at the temple premises to attend to runners experiencing muscle cramps and other health issues. Ambulances were also stationed to assist participants who fell ill during the event.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Mangaluru South Division) Vijayakranti, temple management committee treasurer and Dakshina Kannada District Congress president Padmaraj R. Poojary, along with other dignitaries, flagged off the marathon and participated in the event.