Mumbai, Aug 13 (TIWN) Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will virtually flag off the IDBI Federal Future Fearless Marathon to be held on Saturday.

Packaged in a new concept to overcome the challenges posed by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and to celebrate India's 73rd Independence Day, the marathon will aim to make every Indian feel free while also instilling positivity in each of them during these trying times.   "Mental and physical fitness have always been important and is even more so today. It is wonderful to see enthusiastic runners registering for the IDBI Federal Future Fearless Marathon. I wish them well, as they exercise precautions and follow lockdown instructions while running towards their fitness goals," Tendulkar, the brand ambassador of IDBI Federal Life Insurance, said. Organised by NEB Sports, over 6,000 runners have already registered for the marathon across the four categories - Full Marathon (42.2k), Half Marathon (21.1k), 10k and 5k.