Over 250 runners, both young and old, joined the VCC Duathlon 2026 organized by Venugram Cycling Club in Belagavi, Karnataka, on January 25. The event took place at Jain Heritage School and attracted participants from Belagavi, Hubballi, Raibag, Kolhapur, and other cities across Karnataka and Maharashtra. The duathlon featured Olympic and Sprint categories in Solo and Team formats. Athletes competed in a tough Run–Cycle–Run endurance race. Organizers ensured a smooth race with clear route markings, hydration points, accurate timing systems, and well-coordinated volunteers. Winners included Swayam Kasare and Chetan Kannagar, Pradeep Garud and Bhavaku Jadhav, Shreyas Shinde and Himanshu Kodulkar, Shekhar Kale, Yash Muchandi and Amol Kshirshagar, Vinaya Gujjar, Nanda Asterkar, Sushama Bhat, Shetappa Pirangi and Mubarak Dantali, Krushna Dhanphale and Ashish Honmane, Kumaran B.P. and Pramod Sonawane, and Vikram Lawand, Suresh Chougule, Nidhi Chougule, Sonali Hittalmani, and Madhura Hallikeri. Every participant who finished received medals and certificates. Winners were awarded trophies and cash prizes.