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4,000+ Run for Unity in Mangaluru Dasara Marathon
18 Oct
Summary
- Over 4,000 participants joined the Dasara Marathon in Mangaluru.
- Runners wore shirts promoting unity: 'One city, one spirit'.
- Medical teams and ambulances were on standby for participants.
More than 4,000 individuals gathered in Mangaluru for the fourth Dasara Marathon on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Organized by the Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple as part of its Dasara celebrations, the event saw participants of all ages running in four categories. The runs, which began at 6 a.m. after a 30-minute delay, promoted a message of unity with runners sporting "One city, one spirit, where unity means strength" T-shirts.
The marathon featured various distances, including a 21k, 10k, 5k, and a 3k fun run. Routes varied, with the longer races extending through illuminated roads and past local landmarks like Kavoor Lake. The event concluded around 9 a.m., with organizers providing support through a medical camp and ambulances. Traffic control was managed by the Mangaluru City Police to facilitate the runners' progression.
