Bengaluru’s largest 5km Run – My Country Run, Edition 5 on March 8th 2020
My Country Run, Edition 5 invites Bengaluru to #RunForABetterTomorrow
Registrations open for My Country Run, Edition 5, Bengaluru’ own run
Bengaluru, February, 2020 – My Country Run, Edition 5, supported by
Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the largest 5km run, is coming to Bengaluru
with its fifth edition on Sunday, March 8th 2020, Nice Road
Tollgate, Hosakerehalli. To cheer for the
participants many prominent dignitaries & public personalities – such as Shri
C T Ravi, Minister of Tourism, Kannada & Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs,
Govt. of Karnataka, Shi Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament- Bengaluru South,
have confirmed their presence for the run.
MCR is certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathon
and Distance Races), and is the largest 5km run to encourage sports and raise
awareness about health in Bengaluru. In its 5th year the event is
expected to witness 15,000+ participants. There are three categories in MCR – Elite 10k, Open 10K & Cool 5k.
Speaking on this
momentous fifth edition of the run the spokesperson, Col (Hony.) Dr. N
Sundararajan, Vice Chancellor, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) said, “As
we start gearing up for the fifth edition of My Country Run, I must say I am
extremely delighted by the acceptance and encouragement we have received for
our previous editions. With our motto of #RunForABetterTomorrow this year we
are expecting a greater participation and awareness about health & fitness.
“As a nation, it’s heartening to see Govt. promoting “Khelo
India”, which is a big boost to the nation where sports was never considered as
a career option. I am hopeful that My Country Run will surely create that
awareness. I urge
Bengaluru to come forward and participate in large numbers.” He Added.
MCR
has reached out to more than 500,000+ people and a
turnout of 40,000+ enthusiast runners in the first four editions. It is
entering into the 5th edition with trust and support of thousands of like-
minded people joining hands to support the cause. My Country Run is entitled in
India Book of Records & Asia Book of record.
As a part of its value system, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), believes in the concept of promoting
health and encouraging individuals to pursue their passion. This belief system
is the root for organizing ‘MY COUNTRY
RUN (MCR). As a part of its
Social Impact Initiative to achieve the following objectives;
To create awareness on
good health and wellness for every single individual in the country that, in
turn, transforms into a Healthy Nation.
To support deserving
sportsmen with the best facilities and equip them to excel at National and
International level and
also to create
the next generation OLYMPIANS
from India.
To create a sports Eco
System/Community of Sports
Online
registrations are open for everyone. Health enthusiasts and runners can
register themselves by visiting the website www.mycountry.run.
JAIN
(Deemed-to-be University) is promoted by the JGI Group, is
among the top 5 Private Universities in Karnataka (KSURF Rankings, 2019) and is
ranked No.6 among Private universities in India (India Today Rankings, 2018).
JAIN is accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A’ with score of 3.31 and has been
provided Graded Autonomy by MHRD, Govt. of India. JAIN’s All India Rank is
91-95 in the QS 2020 World University rankings. JAIN was ranked between 351-400
among 9000 participating Universities in BRICS 2019. JAIN is a Multi-faculty
University offering PhD, PG, PG Diploma and UG programs in Engineering &
Technology, Sciences, Management, Commerce, Arts and Social Sciences and Law. https://www.jainuniversity.ac.in/
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