Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 28 -- A total of 1,700 athletes took part in the Mysuru 10K Run organised by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) as part of the Dasara Sports in city this morning.

DYES Commissioner R. Chethan flagged-off the Mysuru 10K Run at Chamundi Vihar Stadium at 6.30 am.

The competition was organised in two age categories for both men and women - 15-45 years and 45 years & above.

The run, which started from the Stadium, passed through Hardinge Circle, City Bus Stand, K.R. Circle, D. Devaraj Urs Road, Old DC's Office, Kalamandira, Government Press, Saraswathipuram Fire Station, Maharaja's College Junction, Ramaswamy Circle, Shanthala Theatre Signal, Basaveshwara Circle, Gun House, Hardinge Circle, Vasanth Ma...