It is time to put on running shoes. Tata Steel Jamshedpur Run-a-thon 2022–an important event in the steel city’s sporting calendar-is all set for the get-set-go mark on November 20. Jamshedpur Run-a-thon is a marquee event which is organised every year to instill the sense of fitness among the citizens of Jamshedpur. It is happening in ‘physical mode’ after a gap of two years with a theme of Fitness is Fun, Just Run!.
Chanakya Chaudhary, vice president, corporate services, Tata Steel said, “Post pandemic all of us have realised the importance of health and fitness and Jamshedpur Run-a-thon is the perfect event to kick-start the habit of healthy living which can be achieved in an enjoyable manner. The route this year has been meticulously selected keeping in mind that the runners experience the iconic spots of Jamshedpur thereby giving them a glimpse of clean and green Jamshedpur. Since a physical Run-a-thon is happening after a gap of 2 years, I encourage citizens of Jamshedpur to come and participate in good numbers.”
The route this year has been charted to ensure that the runners experience the iconic spots of Jamshedpur in their early morning run. From lush green Kadma-Sonari Link road to Tata Steel Zoological Park to Jayanti Sarovar to Jubilee Park to The Furnace. Jamshedpur Run-a-thon 2022 will refresh the sense of a Clean & Green Jamshedpur among the runners and the citizens of Jamshedpur.
As an event of this grandeur is not possible without the expertise of national, international and Olympic coaches and athletes - a team of 50 professionals and experienced domain experts in the field of run events and 200+ volunteers will be involved in the event and will play a vital role in making this event a success. This year Jamshedpur Run-a-thon is being organised under the aegis of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and will have participation from Jharkhand Athletics Federation, Master’s Athletics Association of Jharkhand and District Athletics Association East Singhbhum. We have introduced a new category called the Fun Run of 2 KM for children above the age of 12 years and sports enthusiasts who want to experience the Run-a-thon. It also encourages families as one Team to participate.
In line with our sustainability focus, this year for the first time, for every registration, Tata Steel will plant a sapling to further increase the green cover of the city.
This year, the Jamshedpur Run-a-thon is being organised in four categories. 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 and adults aged 16 to 19 years. These three categories, competitive in nature, will have a prize money attached to it. The 10-KM is the internationally approved distance for road races by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).