Running events in dense Mancherial forest today

The Forest Department in Telangana is set to organize a running event in the dense forests surrounding the historic Gandhari fort in the Mancherial district on Sunday. This is a pioneering event in the state, supported by the Hyderabad-based GreenSequer Foundation. The race will run from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., offering three different distance categories: 5 km, 10 km, and 30 km.

With over 300 participants already registered, the event has drawn enthusiasts from Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Germany, and Australia. The 5 km run is open to children aged above eight, while participants aged above 14 can join the 10 km run. Those aged 18 or older can participate in the 30 km category.

The Forest Department has ensured participant safety by arranging drinking water stations and medical camps along the routes. Post-race, runners will receive T-shirts, medals, certificates of appreciation, and refreshments. To further promote environmental conservation, saplings will be planted in honor of the participants at Gandhari Vanam near Bokkalagutta in Mandamarri mandal.