The Coorg Wellness Foundation, in association with Milind Soman, will organise the 9th edition of the Barefoot Marathon on December 7, 2026, at the Tata Coffee Sports Ground in Pollibetta.
The event aims to promote wellness, community participation and a closer connection with nature through barefoot running.
Cash prizes will be awarded to winners in both men’s and women’s categories across four distances: 42 km, 21 km, 10 km and 5 km. However, prize money will be awarded only to participants who complete the race entirely barefoot.
In the 42 km category, the first prize is ₹27,000 and the second prize ₹18,000. For the 21 km category, the prizes are ₹12,600 and ₹8,400, respectively. In the 10 km category, the winners will receive ₹6,000 and ₹4,000, while the 5 km category carries prizes of ₹3,000 and ₹2,000.
A separate prize category has been announced for participants aged 65 years and above, with ₹15,000 for the first place and ₹5,000 for the second place.
Registrations are open online at:
https://racesregistrations.com/event/414
All proceeds from registrations will go towards its initiatives in Kodagu, focusing on community wellness, wildlife protection and ecological conservation.
The event seeks to promote awareness about environmental responsibility and the importance of living in harmony with nature.
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