DHARAN: The 7th Dharan Run, which is being organized every year since the last seven years, is going to be held on March 9, 2019 in Dharan. The marathon to begin from the Yalamber Community Park will cover a distance of 10 kilometers passing through Tinkune and end in Bhanu Chowk.
The marathon to be organized by Newa Charity Dharan and managed by Key Entertainment (P) Ltd. is expected to be participated by more than 5,000 enthusiasts this year, according to Santosh Rai, the organizer.
The amount collected from the event will be used for social welfare, Rai said.
Dharan Run aims to promoting a healthy lifestyle among the youths as well as to raise funds for charity. “This is a means to motivate the youth and the younger children to live a healthy life,” Rai added.
The event is being sponsored by Nepal’s one of the largest steel companies, Aarati Strips Pvt. Ltd. Other sponsors of the event include Prabhu Bank, Yeti Flooring, Nepal Telecom, among others.
Age is no bar to participate in the event. The concept, in fact, was inspired by runs that Santosh Rai used to participate when he was in London. Rai’s initiatives has inspired a lot of youths in Dharan.
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