6 days ago
Special heritage run held through Mangaluru city landmarks
Mangaluru: The Mangalore Runners Club turned their regular Sunday group run into a memorable cultural experience with a special Mangalore Heritage Run covering 8km through the city's most historically significant spots.
Over 100 members, many dressed in vibrant cultural attire, began and ended the run at the Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI). The route passed iconic landmarks including the Zeenath Baksh Masjid, India's oldest active mosque, the Old Bunder Spice Market, Vartak Vilas Palace, the Flower Market at Car Street, Ideal Ice Cream, Lady Goschen Hospital, Rosario Church, and Albuquerque Tiles Factory, one of the earliest and still-functioning Mangaluru tile factories whose signature red tiles are famed across India and beyond.
The route also included the Old DC Office, a stately colonial-era building that once served as the administrative hub of the British govt in Dakshina Kannada.
At several stops, members shared fascinating historical snippets, bringing Mangaluru's layered past to life. The run concluded with a guided visit to KCCI's Gallery of Trade History of Bunder by architect Niren Jain, who designed the space to capture the story of Mangaluru's historic cosmopolitan port through curated visuals and restored architecture.
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The group was warmly welcomed by Anand G Pai, president of KCCI, and Aditya Padmanabha Pai, secretary of KCCI. Anand Pai praised the initiative for weaving fitness and culture into a single event, noting that it beautifully highlights why engaging with our heritage helps build a stronger community.
The city's traffic police ensured safe passage for the runners, and the morning concluded with a traditional Mangalurean breakfast. "This was not just a run, but a way to celebrate our city's heritage together as a club," said Ramesh Babu from MRC, who conceptualised and spearheaded the event.
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