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Chennai's 'Namma Run' Marathon a Grand Success: Over 5,000 Participants Join Drug-Free Drive!
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News18•27-09-2026, 10:32
Chennai's 'Namma Run' Marathon a Grand Success: Over 5,000 Participants Join Drug-Free Drive!
- •The 'Namma Run' awareness marathon, presented by Be-rite and News18 Tamil Nadu, aimed to create a drug-free Tamil Nadu.
- •Ministers Adhav Arjuna and Rajmohan flagged off the second consecutive year of the marathon at Island Grounds.
- •Participants enthusiastically ran in 10 km and 5 km 'timed run' categories, alongside 'fun runs' for all ages.
- •The event saw participation from other states and foreign countries, with differently-abled individuals also joining in wheelchairs.
- •Mikkiyas won 24,000 rupees in the 10 km men's category, and Senait Lesharj won 24,000 rupees in the women's category, with prizes also awarded in 5 km categories.
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The 'Namma Run' awareness marathon was held in Chennai for the second consecutive year under the theme 'Start RUN, Stop DRUGS' with the primary objective of promoting physical health and creating a drug-free Tamil Nadu.
The marathon event at Island Grounds was officially flagged off by Ministers Adhav Arjuna and Rajmohan, alongside the presence of prominent media executives including Vivek Narayan and Karthikchelvan.
The event featured timed runs of 10 kilometers and 5 kilometers with cash prizes for top male and female finishers, fun runs ranging from one to three kilometers for all ages, and special participation by differently-abled individuals in wheelchairs.
