Trip Report
I recently had the pleasure of attending the 7th annual KaRam Yokathon, a long-distance race held in the small village of Kodaganallur, Tamil Nadu, India. The race is organized by the YOKE Society, a non-profit organization that works to promote education, employment, and health in rural India.
The founders of YOKE, Chitra and Vasudevan , are an inspiring couple. Chitra is a force of nature, with an infectious energy and an unrelenting enthusiasm for her work. Vasudevan is the yin to her yang, calm and collected, with a keen eye for detail. Together, they are a powerful team, and their passion for their work is evident in everything they do.
The YOKE Society is made up of a group of dedicated and talented young people from Kodaganallur and the surrounding villages. They are passionate about their community and eager to make a difference. The race is a key event for the YOKE Society, and it provides a much-needed boost to the local economy.
The KaRam Yokathon is a special race. There are no fees to run in the races. Each participant gets a prized shirt with a message, and a finisher's medal. There are a total of 80 prize categories that the participants are vying for. This makes the race accessible to people of all economic backgrounds, and it encourages people to come out and participate.
The race is held on a scenic route through the countryside. The scenery is beautiful, and the weather is usually perfect. The race is a great way to experience the local culture and to see some of the beautiful countryside of Tamil Nadu.
I highly recommend the KaRam Yokathon to anyone looking for a unique and challenging running experience. The race is well-organized, the people are friendly, and the scenery is beautiful. It is a great way to support a worthy cause and to experience the local culture.
Key Points
The founders of YOKE, Chitra and Vasudevan Vasudevan, are an inspiring couple.
The YOKE Society is made up of a group of dedicated and talented young people from Kodaganallur and the surrounding villages.
The KaRam Yokathon is a special race with no fees to run, and prizes are awarded to all participants, regardless of their finishing time.
Families of Kamala and Ramalingam of Kodaganallur, Saraswathi and Balasubramanyam of Goplalasamudram fund the event in entirety. It's called KaRam Yokathon in to honour their sponsorship
The race is held on a scenic route through the countryside.
I highly recommend the KaRam Yokathon to anyone looking for a unique and challenging running experience.
This trip was made possible for me by my dear friend, Coach Ranga, Andal Akka and my dear Appa who chaperoned me here. I experienced the personification of the expression, it takes a village.
Indians for Collective Action (ICA) has funded the school grounds that was the staging area.I got to run with my friend Bhargav after a long time - met with the celebrity couple of led by Srividya Badri.
I am grateful to everyone who made this trip possible for me, and I hope to return to Kodaganallur soon.
