Rudo Grimm, a 57-year-old German CEO who participated in Mancherial’s maiden forest marathon, called for more trail-running events in India. He said such initiatives could encourage youngsters to spend less time on screens and explore parks and natural landscapes.
More than 300 fitness enthusiasts and nature lovers participated in a forest marathon organised by the Forest Department and Greensequre Foundation in the Gadpur forests of Mancherial. The event aimed to promote eco-tourism and showcase the district’s natural attractions.
Mancherial will host its first national-level forest safari marathon on October 11, with nearly 300 participants registered from India and abroad. Organised by the Forest Department and GreenSequr Foundation, the event aims to promote ecotourism and showcase the region.