Tata Steel to organise Bhubaneswar Run-a-thon 2015

Tata Steel today announced the launch of its annual run-a-thon in Odisha titled "Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Run-a-thon" which will be held for the first time at the state capital on February 15, 2015 where in the participants are required to run 10 km.
Ten km is the internationally approved distance for road races by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
For the run-a-thon, Tata Steel and its Sports Department will get internationally recognised technology and tracking mechanisms for the first time in Odisha, thus enabling runners to have a professional sporting experience.
Arun Misra, Vice President, Gopalpur Project, Tata Steel unveiled the logo and website of Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Run-a-thon and formally launched it.

Giving details on the Run-a-thon Farzan Heerjee, Chief, Guest Relations and Sports, Tata Steel said apart from the 10 km run which is open to all, there will be a 7 km run for corporates and institutions, a 5 km run for school children and a 3 km race for differently-abled persons.
The runners will be given smart RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chips to track the participants' performance and location.
There will be awards in 5 categories with the highest prize money of Rs 51,000.00 going to the winner of the 10 km run.