Mangalore : Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheswara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore will organize Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Cross Country Monsoon Marathon on August 15, on the occasion of Independence Day, Vijaynath Vittal Shetty , chief co-ordinator of the event,
Speaking at the press meet held at Hotel Goldfinch on July 23, Saturday he said that Cash prizes totaling over Rs 7 lakhs will be disbursed to the winners of the Marathon which will be conducted in around the temple neighbourhood.
 He said separate events would be held for men and women in eight categories namely Professional Half Marathon for all ages (21kms), Professional Half Marathon for children below 16 years (6kms), Halli Marathon for children below 14 years (4kms), for children 14 to 16 years (6kms) and for 16 to 50 years (10kms), District level Halli Marathon for 16 to 50 years (10 kms), senior citizens Marathon for 50 to 60 years (10kms) and above 60 years (6kms).
The sandalwood stars Pooja Gandhi, Neethu and Shivadhwaj will take part in the event.
Mr Shetty said that the multiple prizes in all categories, while the highest prize being Rs 50,000 will be given for the first prize winner of Professionals Half Marathon.
Entry is free and last date for registration is August 10, 2011. Interested can confirm their entry by sending SMS to 9902965238 / 9845406569 / 9845332105 or email to boothanatheshwara@vijaynath.in .