Triple Olympic gold medalist swimmer Stephanie Rice will be the ambassador for the 10th edition of TCS World 10K scheduled to be held on May 21, promoters Procam International said today.
Over 23,000 participants will be seen in action across the six race categories on race day, including more than 13,000 runners in the Open 10K, a 12 per cent increase in registered runners from the previous edition.
The USD 205,059 prize money event, includes an individual Rs 2,50,000 prize for both the Indian male and female winner in the World 10K, and a USD 26,000 individual prize money for the fastest man and woman amongst the international athletes, the statement said.
The prize fund will also provide prize money of Rs 15,000 per individual for the male and female winners in the Open 10K, in twelve different age categories.
The course will see TCS World 10K double defending champion and Yangzhou Half Marathon Winner Mosinet Geremew and 10K and 15K World Record holder Leonard Komon of Kenya amongst men, the statement said.
While the elite women brigade is led by 2017 World Cross Country Champion, Kenyan Irene Cheptai, Gladys Chesir the fastest women in 10K, clocking 30:41 at the Berlin 10K and Ethiopia's Wude Yimer.
The event has added a number of elements to the running experience including a unique in-stadia television experience, interspersed with music and live activities including engaging with golden star Puneeth Rajkumar, face of the event and Stephanie, the statement said.
The revised race schedule commences with the Open 10K at 5:30 am, followed by the popular Majja Run to be flagged off at 6:45 am to allow for amateur participants to complete their runs before the summer heat sets in.
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