Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (AF)

Mangalore, Jan 8: A cross country race will be organised by Corporation Bank Employees Sports and Recreation Club here as part of Republic Day celebrations on Friday January 26.

A press release stated that the race will be open to residents of the district. The race will be divided into two categories open section and high school section. The race for adults will be flagged off from Kadri Park main gate while that for students will be flagged off from Kankanady market ground. The race will culminate at Corporation Bank head office at Pandeshwar.

The participants will have to assemble at their respective starting points at 6.30 am and will have to cover a distance of 7 km. Winners will get cash awards while deserving participants will get consolation prizes.

Entries may be sent before Monday January 15 to secretary H Murali Rao or Rita D’Souza of Corporation Bank head office in Pandeshwar.

Spot entries will not be allowed, the release stated.