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Some of the top long distance runners including a number of promising schoolboys are expected to participate in the 14th Nestomalt Dinamina marathon to be worked off on August 2 from Dambulla to Kekirawa.

The marathon is organised by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL) and sponsored by Nestle Lanka Limited. This event is conducted by the Athletic Association of Sri Lanka (AA) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Police.

This regional mini marathon will start from opposite the Dambulla Clock Tower at 2.30 p.m and will finish from opposite the Kekirawa Police Station covering a distance of 20 kilometres.

The registration of the competitors and the medical check up will be held at the marathon administration centre from 8.30 a.m to 12.00 noon. The lunch for the competitors will be held from 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m and the banyans and the baggage tags will be issued at 1.00 p.m. Accommodation for the outstation competitors (men and women) will be provided at the Dambulla Central College.

The awards presentation for the winners and the runners-up will be held at the Kekirawa Public grounds followed by the Nestomalt Geethanjalee Musical Extravaganza. The winner in the men's race will receive a cash award of Rs. 7500, second Rs. 5000 and third Rs. 3000. In addition they will receive trophies, certificates, track kits and Nestle gift packs. (C.D.)

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