A marathon run will be organized in Sivagangai district on December 14 to raise awareness about drug abuse. Based on the announcement by Collector Asha Ajith, the event will start at 5:30 AM at the Sivagangai Collectorate. This run aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs among students and the general public.
Students over the age of 14 can participate in the event by registering through their educational institutions. Additionally, individuals aged 18-30 are also eligible to take part. The marathon will have separate 5 km routes for both men and women.
To participate, school and college students must provide their ID cards and the email addresses of their educational institutions. The general public must submit their voter ID or driving license.
The marathon will begin at the Collectorate and pass through the Tirupputhur Road, Old Court, Taluk Office, LIC, New Court, Women’s College, Tirupputhur Road, and the Electricity Board Office, finally returning to the Collectorate.
The top three winners will receive prizes: Rs. 10,000 for first place, Rs. 7,000 for second place, Rs. 5,000 for third place, and Rs. 1,000 as a consolation prize. Those interested in participating should register by 5:00 PM on December 12 through the website "https://sivaganga.nic.in/". Participants should reach the Collectorate by 5:00 AM on the day of the event.
