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Calicut Half Marathon to be held on February 8

January 10, 2026

Published - January 10, 2026 08:02 pm IST - Kozhikode The 16th edition of the Calicut Half Marathon (CHM), organised by the students of Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K), will be held on February 8 at Kozhikode beach. The 2026 edition will be conducted under the theme ‘Run to Remember – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness,’ with the objective of promoting awareness about cognitive health and fostering informed conversations around Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, caregiving, and the importance of community support. The official press launch of the CHM was held on Saturday (January 10, 2026) at the Calicut Press Club, in the presence of P.

Calicut Half Marathon to be held on February 8

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Nikhil, president, Kozhikode District Sports Council, Anandakuttan B.
Unnithan, dean (Programmes), IIM-K, Rachappa Shette, chair – Student Affairs, IIM-K, and VKC Razak, managing director, India’s VKC.
Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM-K, who was not present at the press conference, congratulated the student-led event.
“The CHM exemplifies the spirit of IIM-K, where leadership, social responsibility, and community engagement come together seamlessly.
That this iconic event has been conceptualised and sustained by students for over a decade is a matter of immense pride,” Mr.

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Calicut Half Marathon to be held on February 8

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Calicut Half Marathon to be held on February 8

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