Around 1,800 runners, among them the state’s leading male and female long distance athletes are expected to participate in JITTHON 10K to be flagged off in Juhu today.

The event will offer a total prize money of Rs 2 lakh and runs will be held for men and women in three age groups—18-35, 35-55 and 56 and above over the distances of 5K and 10K.