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The third edition of the Canara Bank Marathon 2025 ended on Sunday in Bengaluru with a huge response from participants. The event was flagged off at Shree Ram Stadium by the top management of Canara Bank.
Canara Bank MD and CEO K. Satyanarayana Raju said the marathon aims to promote fitness, inclusiveness, and a healthy lifestyle. He said the event brings together people from all walks of life. “People come to banks for wealth creation, but through this event, we want to show that health is the real wealth,” he said.
WHAT A DAY TO REMEMBER!
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Participants could choose a category based on their fitness level and interest — the Canara Savings Run (3K), the Canara Premium Run (5K), and the Canara Aspire Run (10K). The 10K run started around 6 am and was led by former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, who also took part in the race. He joked, “Playing cricket is easier than running a marathon.”
Dharmendra Purnia, a runner from Rajasthan, won first place in the 10K category. He said that although the timing was not his personal best, his strong training helped him secure the top position. After the 10K run, a 5K run and a 3K fun run were also held.
Canara Bank Executive Director Hardeep Singh Ahluwalia said the response was so strong that registrations had to be closed four days early. He said this enthusiasm shows Bengaluru’s growing interest in fitness. “Our mission through the Canara Marathon is to help people stay healthy and happy,” he added.
