1st All Odisha Mini Marathon 2026 organised by Unit To Serve Foundation
1st All Odisha Mini Marathon Jatni 2026 – A Grand Celebration of Unity, Fitness & Sportsmanship
Organised by Unit To Serve Foundation | 31st October 2026 | Jatni, Odisha
Unit To Serve Foundation proudly organised the 1st All Odisha Mini Marathon Jatni 2026 on 31st October 2026 on birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel ‘National Unity Day’, marking a memorable celebration of fitness, youth empowerment, sportsmanship and national unity.
With the inspiring theme “One Run. One Voice. One Nation.”, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 250 runners representing different parts of Odisha and beyond. The marathon provided a wonderful platform for athletes, fitness enthusiasts and young people to come together and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
Distinguished Guests
The programme was graced by eminent personalities whose presence encouraged and motivated the participants.
- Chief Guest: Shri Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray, Hon’ble MLA, Jatni.
- Guest of Honour: Dr. Santosh Jena, Founder, Pandav Jena Foundation.
- Guest of Honour: Shri Anil Biswal, BJP State Spokesperson.
The programme was gracefully hosted by Dr. Rashmita Nayak in the esteemed presence of Dr. Naresh Chandra Choudhury, Director, Unit To Serve Foundation, and Sidharth Sahoo, Joint Director, Unit To Serve Foundation and Brand Ambassador Aumkar Acharya.
The dignitaries appreciated the initiative and highlighted the importance of sports, physical fitness, discipline and youth participation in nation-building.
Winners of the 1st All Odisha Mini Marathon Jatni 2026
The competition was organised in two categories – Male and Female. The outstanding performers were felicitated with cash prizes and trophies in recognition of their achievements.
Female Category
- 1st Position – Sunita Santa (Nabarangpur) – ₹3,000 + Trophy
- 2nd Position – Madhu Shah (Uttar Pradesh) – ₹2,000 + Trophy
- 3rd Position – Ananya Swain (Bhubaneswar) – ₹1,000 + Trophy
Male Category
- 1st Position – Dayanidhi Munda (Bhubaneswar) – ₹3,000
- 2nd Position – Rudra Narayan Naik (Angul) – ₹2,000
- 3rd Position – Mukesh Kumar Tiria (Jashipur) – ₹1,000
Unit To Serve Foundation extends heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable performances and determination. Special appreciation goes to every participant who made this event a success through their enthusiasm and sporting spirit.
A Step Towards a Healthier and Stronger Society
The 1st All Odisha Mini Marathon Jatni 2026 was more than just a running event. It was an initiative to inspire young people, encourage women in sports, promote fitness awareness and strengthen the spirit of unity through sports.
The successful organisation of this event would not have been possible without the support of our distinguished guests, sponsors, media organisations, volunteers, fitness partners, well-wishers and the people of Jatni.
Unit To Serve Foundation expresses its sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this historic first edition a grand success.
This is just the beginning. We look forward to making the upcoming editions bigger, better and more impactful, taking the message of fitness, unity and sportsmanship to every corner of Odisha.
One Run. One Voice. One Nation.
Organised by Unit To Serve Foundation
Jatni, Khordha, Odisha