Over 3,000 enthusiastic runners participated in the Hans Half Marathon 2019- Dance Master Nataraj, Etela Rajendra cheered on the runners and winners
Hyderabad, 29th September 2019: Over 3,000 passionate runners took to the streets of City of Pearls today, participating in the Hans Half Marathon of The Hansindia half Marathon. Taking the starting line at 4.00 am, Half Marathoners (3k,5k,10k,21k) set off along the awe-inspiring route, soaking in the delightful necklace road of the city. The Half Marathon (21K) & (10K) run flagged off at 5:00 AM, while the crowd favourite, The HansIndia 5K Touching Lives Run at 9 am.
Etela Rajender, Dancer Nataraj, Kapil Ayurveda Manager animatedly cheering on the enthusiastic runners on a chilly winter morning. The excitement was clearly palpable with Guest presence. Runners waited to take selfies, shake hands with the chief guest before proceeding for the marathon.
Health minister Etela Rajender said "It was a fantastic event. I am really happy to see so many participants who braved the unexpected weather and made it for the marathon. Congratulations to the runners and the winners for showing this spirit of dedication and commitment towards health and fitness. I hope to see many more individuals next year for the marathon."
This is a massive day for Hyderabad. We saw a large number of women and children's participating as well. It is a great initiative by The Hansindia to promote something which will have a positive impact on the common man as far as health and lifestyle is concerned. The participants here today are our heroes, to be able to do what they did requires a lot of discipline, dedication, planning and execution. I am looking forward to the vibrancy in the Health marathons.
5k Run
Male
1. Satender 19.39
2. B Ramesh 19.52
Female
1.Visalakshi 26.54
2. Pamella 31.33
10k Run
Male
1. Srijeet 47.26
2. Anil 50.03
Female
1. Saujanya 52
2. Shilpi kauta 1hr 5 min
21k Run
Male
2 runner-up. Ventaka Satish 1hr 41 min
1 runner-up Jagan Mohan 1hr 31min
Winner : Ramesh Chandra 1hr 28 min
Female
2. Arpita 2hr 11 min
1. Kavali Tirupatama. 2hr 03 min
Winner: Navya 1hr 36 min.
On completion of the Hans half Marathon and the 21K and 10K run, hundreds were seen wearing a 'finishers' medal, proud to have been a part of the Hans half marathon event.