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**Summary:**

The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) held its Golden Jubilee 10K run on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Panambur beach. The event included 10K and 5K timed runs, as well as untimed 5K and 3K runs. Over 3,700 participants, including schoolchildren and NMPA staff, took part. NMPA Chairman A.V. Ramana and Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy flagged off the main run. Mr. Ramana highlighted the port’s financial performance during the event, stating cargo handled and profit earned. The run was the inaugural event of NMPA’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. A.K. Akshay and M. Shreya won the 10K run for men and women, respectively. Gautham and Rishma won the 5K timed run for men and women, respectively. Some participants reported issues with the number of hydration stations.

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**NMPA Golden Jubilee Run Draws Over 3,700 Participants to Panambur Beach**

**MANGALURU, August 31, 2025** – Over 3,700 runners, including schoolchildren and staff of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), laced up their shoes for the NMPA Golden Jubilee 10K run held at Panambur beach this Sunday. The event, organized to celebrate NMPA’s Golden Jubilee, featured 10K and 5K timed races, as well as non-timed 5K and 3K fun runs.

The main 10K race was flagged off at 6:15 a.m. by NMPA Chairman A.V. Ramana and Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, both of whom participated in the run.

“The port has handled 48 tonnes of cargo and earned a profit of ₹450 crore during 2024-25,” announced Mr. Ramana during the event, emphasizing the port’s commitment to increasing revenue. “The Golden Jubilee 10K run is the first of many programs planned for September to celebrate this significant milestone.”

A.K. Akshay emerged victorious in the 10K run with a time of 37.28 minutes, followed by N. Sudeep Kumar and K.G. Lokesha. In the women’s category, M. Shreya took the top spot with a time of 43.04 minutes, with Mehwish Hussain and Krithi Ullal securing second and third place, respectively.

In the 5K timed run, Gautham finished first with a time of 15.30 minutes, trailed by Naufal and Basavaraj Chigari. Rishma won the women’s 5K race in 22.42 minutes, followed by Komal and A.P. Lithika.

While the event was largely successful, some runners reported a shortage of hydration stations along the course.

The NMPA Golden Jubilee celebrations are expected to continue throughout September with a range of events.

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