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Thousands Enthusiasts Run to Protect Wildlife at Tata Steel Kapilash Half Marathon 2025
Tata Steel, in association with the District Administration Dhenkanal and Odisha Athletic Association, hosted the 2nd Edition of the Tata Steel Kapilash Half Marathon 2025 on Saturday, January 11, at Kapilash, Dhenkanal. The event took place at the periphery of the Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary under the theme - “Run to Protect Wildlife”. Over 4600 runners from all over the country participated this time.
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Three competitive races: a challenging 21km race, a dynamic 10km race (both open to participants aged 19 and above), and an engaging 5km race for participants aged 14 to 19.
AWARDS
Top 5 finishers of all races will receive cash awards. A significant ₹9.6 lakh prize money for the winners underscores the event's commitment to providing a world-class experience, incorporating international-standard elements
ROUTE MAP
Event's route is measured and certified by World Athletics / AIMS
ABOUT US
Sports – A Way of Life at Tata Steel.
Tata Steel’s association with sports dates back nearly a century and is an integral part of its culture and philosophy of nation-building. The founder of Tata Group, Jamsetji N. Tata was a keen sports enthusiast. His belief in sports as a force for good seeded the Tata culture of supporting various games and the athletes who excel in them. Read more
EVENT VENUE
The event will be held at the picturesque buffer zone of the Kapilash Sanctuary located at Dhenkanal District of Odisha. The event location is Kapilash near to Dhenkanal town. Dhenkanal town is well connected through rail and road from Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur. The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar.