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 Rs 27,000 and the second prize Rs 18,000. For the 21 km category, the prizes are Rs 12,600 and Rs 8,400, respectively. In the 10 km category, the winners will receive Rs 6,000 and Rs 4,000, while the 5 km category carries prizes of Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000. A separate prize category has been announced for participants aged 65 years and above, with Rs 15,000 for the first place and Rs 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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