L J Ravi Bengaluru: Hero Electric announces 1st edition of Bangalore One Race in Bangalore and the 8th edition of Tour of Karnataka One Race is a Sewa inspired run includes 5 km , 10 km , and 21.1 km run Half Marathon – Indian actress and Fitness enthusiast Gul Panog will flag off the race in Bangalore Bengaluru , 17th November 2022 : Hero Electric , India’s oldest and largest E2W company , announces the first edition of ” One Race ‘ and the eighth edition of the Tour of Karnataka in Bangalore today . Hero Electric also unveiled Optima ES , the award prize for the male and female winners of the half marathon . Mr. Naveen Munjal , Managing Director , Hero Electric ; Mr. Chethan Ram , Founder , and Director , Tour of Karnataka ; Mr. Thomas Bobby Philip , first Indian to successfully run the Boston Marathon barefoot ; Mr. Amandeep Sandhu , acclaimed writer , and journalist , Mr. Vivek Anand , Founder , and MD Oaks Asset Management were present at the conference . Over the years , Bangalore has witnessed a re surgence in marathons and running events as fitness and well – being become a priority for urban dwellers , who are becoming more health – conscious and aware of the importance of a clean environment . It is Hero Electric’s first edition of ‘ One Race ‘ in Bengaluru and its third – year association with Tour of Karnataka . Moreover , it highlights the mission of ‘ No Emission ‘ and promotes electric mobility to curb air pollution and build a sustainable environment . Mr. Naveen Munjal , Managing Director , Hero Electric , said , ” Hero Electric is thrilled to announce the first edition of One Race along with the eighth season of TOK in Bengaluru . We are in our seventh and third year association with One Race and TOK , respectively , with the vision of working toward the good of society and uplifting the human spirit . Both events in the city will reinforce the excitement of running to bring India one step closer to living a healthy and sustainable life . Hero Electric will continue to support the spirit of sportsmanship in the country and promote well – being among the people . ” TOK is a cycling tour conducted by Cadence90 every year in November . Spread over four days , cyclists ride through scenic , serene routes of Karnataka and soak in its beauty . Cyclists challenge themselves across different terrains ( mountains , coastal ) and weather conditions while experiencing local traditions and culture . The 8th edition of TOK starts on November 22 , 2022 , with 106 riders and this growing tribe of TOK cyclists will ride a distance of 523 km . ” TOK is a Cycling Carnival for people to come together and be more , and experience the beauty of Karnataka . A vast state with a rich cultural heritage , the best way to savor Karnataka is on a bicycle . It’s also a great way to make new friends and wonderful memories ” , said , Chethan Ram , Founder and Director , Tour of Karnataka . Speaking on the association with Hero Electric & One Race , Gul Panag , Actress and Fitness Enthusiast , said , ” Fitness has always been my priority and I believe it should be everyone’s too as well as we have just witnessed during the pandemic how important it is . I am delighted to be associated with Hero Electric OneRace and very much excited to3sa flag off the race . I like to call out as many people to participate in this event as it is happening for the first time in Bangalore . ” The first edition of the Bangalore race is scheduled to be in February 2023 , and registrations for the run will be open for individuals who can register by visiting the One Race official website . The Bangalore run will consist of 5 KM , 10km , and the most popular Half Marathon race and will be flagged off by Indian actress Gul Panag . She is a half – marathon runner , a biker , and a certified pilot . A health activist and fitness advocate Gul Panag co – founded the health , and fitness startup MobieFit in 2017. Hero Electric has been successful in organizing multi – city editions of half marathons in North India that began in the year 2016 . About Hero Electric India :
