Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Lokesh Unveils Poster for Vijayawada’s Mega Swachhathon Event
Education Minister Nara Lokesh launched a poster for a large cleanliness-themed running event.
The event is called the Swachhathon.
It will take place in Vijayawada on October 2.
Runners will start at 5 a.m.
from Indira Gandhi Municipal International Stadium.
People can choose a 5K, 10K or 21.1K half-marathon.
Children, young people and adults of different ages can participate.
They will receive T-shirts, breakfast and certificates.
Winners will also receive medals, certificates and prizes.
Organisers expect about 10,000 runners from Andhra Pradesh and other states.
Education Minister Nara Lokesh unveiled the poster for the mega Swachhathon in Vijayawada.
The event will be held on October 2 under the Swachha Andhra Corporation.
Participants can register online through amaravatirunners.com by September 20.
The run will begin at 5 a.m. at Indira Gandhi Municipal International Stadium.
The 5K, 10K and half-marathon events are expected to attract nearly 10,000 participants.
- Who
- Education Minister Nara Lokesh, the Swachha Andhra Corporation and Amaravati Runners are involved; participation is open to people across age groups.
- What
- A mega Swachhathon featuring 5K, 10K and 21.1K half-marathon runs will be organised.
- When
- The event will be held on October 2, beginning at 5 a.m.; online registration closes on September 20.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Municipal International Stadium in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The articles describe it as a Swachhathon organised under the aegis of the Swachha Andhra Corporation.
- Event
- Mega Swachhathon
- Date
- October 2
- Start time
- 5 a.m.
- Venue
- Indira Gandhi Municipal International Stadium, Vijayawada
- Run categories
- 5K, 10K and 21.1K half-marathon
- Registration
- Online at amaravatirunners.com by September 20
- Expected participation
- Nearly 10,000 people from Andhra Pradesh and other states
- Prizes
- Prizes worth nearly Rs 10 lakh, along with medals and certificates