Vodafone Marathon to fund Coimbatore Cancer Foundation

The Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF) has announced the launch of the Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon powered by ELGi Equipments.

The marathon to be held on Sunday, 6th of October 2019, promises to be bigger than ever. The theme for this year is ‘WE ARE MORE’, highlighting the contribution of the event towards the city, fitness, and the cause. Registration for Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon 2019 is now open, and participants can register through www.coimbatoremarathon.com.

Since inception, the event has helped spread awareness and support those who are fighting cancer. Over the past 6 years, funds raised from the event have contributed to the activities of CCF impacting the lives of hundreds of survivors and their families.

The event comprises of a Half Marathon [21.1 KM], a 10 KM run and a 5 KM run/walk. The registration fee for the Half Marathon is Rs.1,000, for 10 KM run is Rs.900 while for the 5 KM run/walk it is Rs. 600.

Prize money amounting to Rs. 2.7 lakhs will be presented to the winners in separate categories for men and women. The prize money for the Half Marathon open category will be Rs. 25,000, Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively for the first, second and third placeholders, and for the 10 KM open category, the prize money will be Rs. 15,000, Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively.  For Veterans, aged 45 years and above, the prize money is Rs. 15,000, Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000 for first, second and third respectively for Half Marathon and Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 5,000 for the 10 KM run.

The Marathon route will be fully supported by hydration points, medical facilities, ambulance services, route markers, course marshals, finish area refreshments, etc. Timing chip will be used to keep track of the participants and provide official and personal times in Half Marathon & 10 KM categories (optional for the 5 KM event).

All participants will receive a running bib, goody bag, T-shirt at the pre-event Expo and a beautiful medal at the finish line along with breakfast. For more information, contact +918939801188.