The National Youth Association Nepal is set to organize a 10-kilometer NYFN Run on May 15. The competition will include only a men’s category this time, with plans to introduce a women’s event in the future. Between 500 and 1,000 participants are expected, and the winner will receive a cash prize of NPR 50,000. Kathmandu, April 24.
This 10-kilometer race is being held in celebration of the association’s 37th founding anniversary, as announced by the organizers during a press conference on Thursday. This will be the Youth Association’s first athletics competition, and for now, only a men’s category is included, according to association president Maharaj Gurung.
Gurung also stated that there are plans to include a women’s event in the coming days and to continue the event regularly. Additionally, the association aims to prioritize new athletes. According to the organizers, the race will start from Dashrath Rangashala in Tripureshwor, loop through Sankhu, and conclude back at the stadium.
Participation is expected to range from 500 to 1,000 individuals. This open competition will feature national-level athletes as well as members of the National Youth Association, according to president Gurung. The Nepal Athletics Association will provide technical support for the event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top five finishers, with the winner receiving NPR 50,000. The runner-up will get NPR 40,000, third place NPR 30,000, fourth place NPR 20,000, and fifth place NPR 10,000. Organizers have estimated the event budget at NPR 500,000.
