Archive · 19 Jul 2026
70-km Heritage Run Highlights Telangana's Rich Legacy
A big run called the Telangana Heritage Run happened to show off the state's cool history and culture.
It was 70 kilometres long and started at midnight from a temple.
The run went past many important places like lakes and old temples.
A young man named Nikhil Kumar led the run.
He has done many other long runs before.
The run ended at a park, and Nikhil was welcomed by important people.
The run was to make people know about Telangana's history and to get young people to be healthy.
A 70-kilometre heritage run was organized to showcase Telangana's cultural and historical heritage.
The run started at midnight from Gunjedu Musalamma Temple and ended at Ekashila Park.
Key heritage sites covered included Pakala Lake, Kommala Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Warangal Fort, Bhadrakali Temple, and the Thousand Pillar Temple.
Nikhil Kumar, a tribal youth from Mulugu district, led the run and has completed several marathons and triathlons.
The event aimed to highlight Telangana’s tourism potential and promote fitness awareness among the youth.
- Who
- Nikhil Kumar, a tribal youth from Mulugu district and a student of NIT Calicut
- What
- A 70-kilometre heritage run to showcase Telangana's cultural and historical heritage
- When
- Began at midnight on Saturday
- Where
- Started at Gunjedu Musalamma Temple and ended at Ekashila Park, covering several heritage sites in Warangal
- Why
- To highlight Telangana’s tourism potential and promote a healthy lifestyle among young people
Promotion of Cultural Heritage
Health and Fitness Awareness
Primary Objective
Promotion of Cultural Heritage
The run aimed to showcase Telangana's rich cultural and historical heritage.
Health and Fitness Awareness
The event also promoted fitness awareness among the youth.
- Event Name
- Telangana Heritage Run
- Distance
- 70 kilometres
- Start Point
- Gunjedu Musalamma Temple
- End Point
- Ekashila Park
- Key Sites Covered
- Pakala Lake, Kommala Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Warangal Fort, Bhadrakali Temple, Thousand Pillar Temple
- Leader
- Nikhil Kumar
- Organizers
- Telangana State Judo Secretary Kailas Yadav, former corporator Bairaboina Damodar Yadav, Khila Warangal guide Ravi Yadav, TGTDC Khila Warangal Sound and Light Show Manager Ajay, Ekashila Park organiser Tigala Sridhar Goud