Manipal Academy of Higher Education Organized the 7th Edition of Manipal Marathon to Celebrate Fitness, Inclusion, and Innovation

• Manipal
  Marathon
  2025
  A
  Grand
  Success
  with
  Over
  20,000
  Runners.

• Over
  7,000
  virtual
  runners
  from
  across
  the
  globe
  took
  part
  in
  the
  event.

• Over
  300
  visually
  impaired
  individuals
  and
  more
  than
  200
  participants
  with
  physical
  disabilities
  took
  part
  in
  the
  event.

Over
20,000
runners
participated
in
the
7^th
edition
of
Manipal
Marathon
2025
organized
by
Manipal
Academy
of
Higher
Education
(MAHE),
one
of
the
largest
student-led
marathons
in
India. The
resounding
success
of
the
7^th
edition
of
the
Manipal
Marathon
reiterated
the
MAHE’s
commitment
to
health,
fitness,
innovation,
inclusion,
and
community
engagement.
The
theme
for
this
year’s
marathon
is
“Innovation
in
Motion:
Embracing
Technology
for
Health
&
Fitness”.

Runners
in
action
at
the
7th
edition
of
Manipal
Marathon,
celebrating
fitness,
inclusion,
and
innovation

A
groundbreaking
addition
to
this
year’s
event
was
the
“Manipal
Global
Virtual
5K
Run,”
introduced
for
the
first
time
in
India.
This
unique
initiative
allowed
runners
from
all
over
the
world
to
participate
remotely,
making
the
marathon
more
inclusive
and
accessible
to
a
global
audience. As
many
as

7000+
runners
from
all
over
the
world
participated
virtually.

300
visually
impaired
and
200
physically
challenged
shine
at
Manipal
Marathon
7th
Edition

Over
100
international
athletes
from
across
countries
USA,
France,
Germany,
England,
Türkiye,
Ethiopia,
Kenya,
Namibia,
Japan,
Uganda,
Malawi,
Congo,
Ghana,
Sudan,
Abu
Dhabi
UAE,
and
Australia
participated
in
the
marathon
with
great
enthusiasm
and
cheer.
However
significant
highlight
of
the
Manipal
Marathon
is
its
strong
focus
on
inclusivity
collaboration
with
Samarthanam
Trust
&
Ganga
Foundation
encouraged
participation
from
over
300
visually
impaired
and
over
200
physically
challenged
individuals
from
across
India.

Electrifying
start
to
the
Manipal
Marathon
7th
Edition

MAHE
extends
its
heartfelt
gratitude
to
its
title
sponsor,
ICICI
Bank,
SBI,
UNEXT,
BOBCARD
and
all
other
sponsors
for
their
unwavering
support
in
making
Manipal
Marathon
2025,
a
resounding
success.

The
event
was
graced
by
respected
dignitaries
including:

• Shri
  Shashi
  Kumar
  Nayak,
  Zonal
  Head,
  ICICI
  Bank,
  Karnataka
  flagged
  off
  the
  42K

• Shri
  Alok
  Kumar
  Dwivedi,
  Deputy
  General
  Manager,
  SBI,
  flagged
  off
  the
  21K
  Run

• Shri
  Ambrish
  Sinha,
  Chief,
  UNEXT
  Learning,
  who
  flagged
  off
  another
  10K
  Run

• Shri
  Ravindra
  Rai,
  Managing
  Director
  &
  CEO,
  BOBCARD
  Limited,
  flagged
  off
  the
  5K
  Run

Along
with
Shri
Yashpal
Suvarna,
Member
of
the
Legislative
Assembly,
Udupi,
Dr.
K
Vidya
Kumari,
I.A.S.,
Deputy
Commissioner
&
District
Magistrate,
Udupi,
Dr.
Ranjan
Pai,
President,
MAHE
Trust,
Dr.
H
S
Ballal,
Pro-Chancellor,
MAHE,
and
Lt.
Gen.
(Dr.)
M
D
Venkatesh,
VSM
(Retd),
Vice-Chancellor,
MAHE.
The
event
was
further
distinguished
by
the
presence
of
university
officials
and
esteemed
dignitaries
from
the
district
and
other
sponsors.

Dr.
H
S
Ballal,
Pro-Chancellor,
MAHE,
said,
“The
Manipal
Marathon
is
more
than
just
a
race;
it
is
a
celebration
of
resilience,
innovation,
and
community
spirit.
This
year’s
theme,
‘Innovation
in
Motion,’
reflects
our
dedication
to
integrating
technology
into
health
and
fitness.”

Addressing
the
gathering
Lt.
Gen.
(Dr.)
M
D
Venkatesh
VSM,
(Retd)
Vice
Chancellor,
MAHE,
said,

“Technology
is
reshaping
the
way
we
approach
fitness.
This
marathon
highlights
the
power
of
digital
transformation
in
engaging
runners
worldwide
and
promoting
a
healthier
future.”

Fitness
enthusiasts
and
students
from
across
districts
performed
Zumba
&
fitness
sessions
to
celebrate
the
Manipal
Marathon
 

The
names
of
the
winners
across
various
categories
are:

Full
Marathon
(42
KM)

Fastest
Male

1^st
Prize:
Sachin
Poojary

2^nd
Prize:
Nanjundappa
M

3^rd
Prize:
Cheruiyot
Daniel

Fastest
Female

1^st
Prize:
Lesharge
Senait
Kefelegn

2^nd
Prize:
Aasa
TP

3^rd
Prize:
Shakuntala
Devi

Half
Marathon
(21K)

Fastest
Male

1^st
Prize:
Ankush
Hakke

2^nd
Prize:
Kiptoo
Abraham

3^rd
Prize:
Shivam
Yadav

Fastest
Female

1^st
Prize:
KM
Laxmi

2^nd
Prize:
Nandini
G

3^rd
Prize:
Molleshwari

10K
Marathon:

Fastest
Male

1^st
Prize:
Love
Chaudhary

2^nd
Prize:
AR
Rohit

3^rd
Prize:
Ankit
Indoliya

Fastest
Female

1^st
Prize:
Smitha
D
R

2^nd
Prize:
Nitu
Kumari

3^rd
Prize:
Shreya
M

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media
inquiries
and
further
information,
please
contact:
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and
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