The Paradip Marathon 2019 will be held on January 3 next to mark celebrations of the Paradip Port’s foundation day. The Marathon will start from the Hanuman Temple near Gate No. 5 covering a route of 14 km and conclude at the Gopabandhu Stadium.
The participants must be above 18 years and below 40 years of age and have to submit fitness certificates from a Government Medical Officer or the Medical Officer of Paradip Port Hospital. The men participants have to deposit an entry fee of Rs 50 per head and women participants Rs 30. The participants will be supplied with a set of vests and shorts and chest numbers. Registration of participants will be made on January 1 and 2 at the Gopabandhu Stadium as detailed below:
The winners will be awarded by cash prizes. The first 150 participants in men category and first 50 participants in women category covering the distance of 14 km will be given mementos. Those who complete the distance within two hours will be provided only certificate of participation.
Interested participants may contact the Secretary, Paradip Port Sports Council for further details in the following numbers: (10 am to 7 pm) 06722 -222076; Mob: 9437183515, 9437317133.