One of Kolkata’s most well-liked clubs, Tridhara Sammilani, which is well-known for its large Durga Pujo and other CSR activities, announced the Tridhara 21K Marathon, which is sponsored by Emami Group. This event, which is set for January 5, 2025, is expected to unite runners from all around the city and beyond in a celebration of fitness, health, and camaraderie.

Mr. Debasish Kumar, Hon’ble MLA, Rashbehari Constituency, Mr. Óscar Bruzón, Footballer & Coach, Emami East Bengal, Mr. Shiboprasad Mukherjee, renowned Film Director & Producer, and Dr. Devlina Kumar, popular Actress graced the press conference and launched the official jersey for the event.

The four marathon segments—21K, 10K, 5K, and 3K—are designed to appeal to both amateur fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes. With an anticipated 2,500 runners, the event will mark a major turning point in the city’s running season.

Route Details

Each route has been thoughtfully designed to provide runners with a scenic and seamless experience:

• 21K & 10K: Starting at Deshpriya Park, the route covers landmarks like Lake Kali Bari, Gol Park, Gariahat Flyover, Park Circus, Ballygunge Circular Road, Hazra Road, and Motilal Nehru Road, before ending at Deshpriya Park. (21K comprises 2 loops).
• 5K: It starts from Deshpriya Park to Gariahat Flyover and back to Deshpriya Park.
• 3K: It begins at Lake Kali Bari, Gol Park, and Rashbehari Avenue, finishing at Deshpriya Park.

Race Day Timings

• 21K: Starts at 6:00 AM
• 10K: Starts at 6:15 AM
• 5K: Starts at 6:30 AM
• 3K: Starts at 7:15 AM

The other special features consist of:

• A Zumba warm-up to get runners going before the race.
• Races that are expertly timed with RFID technology, providing immediate results.
• T-shirts and finisher’s medals for every competitor.
• Pacers who are committed to helping 10K and 21K runners reach their goals.
• Water, bananas, and post-race refreshment boxes are among the refreshments available.

The following measures are in place since safety is of the utmost importance:

An emergency clinic at the holding area.

The route will be lined with intensive care unit ambulances.
Every water station has first-aid supplies.
On the route, bike volunteers offer mobile medical care.

As the Tridhara Marathon makes progress toward a better, happier community, it invites all runners and fitness enthusiasts to be a part of history.

Priyanka Dutta