To encourage amateur runners in the state, the fourth edition of the Athletics Federation of India-recognised Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon will have a new addition this year — a 11 km run for participants above the age of 18.

The November 2 Vasai-Virar Mayor’s Marathon has so received a whopping 1000 entries so far and more are expected to join in the with the last date of registration for the Rs 20 lakh prize money event being October 23.