Duathlon in Belagavi attracts over 250 runners

Over 250 runners, young and old, participated in the VCC Duathlon 2026 organised by Venugram Cycling Club in Belagavi, in Karnataka, on January 25.

The duathlon was organised at Jain Heritage School, with participants from Belagavi, Hubballi, Raibag, Kolhapur and other cities across Karnataka and Maharashtra.

The event featured Olympic and Sprint categories, held in Solo and Team formats, following the endurance-based Run–Cycle–Run format.

Smooth race execution, clear route markings, hydration points, timing systems, and volunteer coordination ensured a competitive and well-managed sporting environment.

All participants, who finished the VCC Duathlon 2026, were awarded medals and certificates while winners received trophies and cash prizes.
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Winners included Swayam Kasare and Chetan Kannagar, Pradeep Garud and Bhavaku Jadhav and Shreyas Shinde and Himanshu Kodulkar, Shekhar Kale, Yash Muchandi and Amol Kshirshagar, Vinaya Gujjar, Nanda Asterkar, and Sushama Bhat, Shetappa Pirangi and Mubarak Dantali, Krushna Dhanphale and Ashish Honmane, Kumaran B.P. and Pramod Sonawane, and Vikram Lawand, Suresh Chougule, Nidhi Chougule, Sonali Hittalmani, and Madhura Hallikeri.

All participants who finished the race were awarded medals and certificates while winners received trophies and cash prizes.