The 10th edition of Coimbatore’s premiere marathon returns on the ground with a new title partner, WALKAROO. Over 16,000+ runners are expected to participate this year.
Coimbatore: The Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF) is pleased to announce ‘Walkaroo’ as the new title partner of the Coimbatore Marathon. The event will be held on Sunday, 11th December 2022. Amidst great anticipation, the event returns on ground after two highly successful virtual editions. With easing restrictions and resumption of large gatherings, the city and the organizing team are all geared up to celebrate the milestone year with a new vigour, which reflects in this year’s campaign “Odipolaamaâ€. The registrations for the 10th edition of the Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon powered by ELGi Equipments is now open. Participants can register through www.coimbatoremarathon.com.
The premier running event is expected to attract more than 16,000 participants from all walks of life from across the country. CCF, in association with Coimbatore Runners, have been working to ensure that the running event is a memorable one for everyone involved. Since inception, the event has helped spread awareness and support those who are fighting cancer. The funds raised from the event has contributed to the activities of CCF impacting the lives of hundreds of survivors and their families.
The event comprises 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.1,200, for 10 KM run is Rs.1,000 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.
Dr. T. Balaji, Managing Trustee of the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation said, “It’s a moment of great pride to see the marathon growing exponentially year on year, adding value to more lives and achieving more milestones than what we have ever thought of. Returning for the 10th year in its usual physical format, this edition truly doubles our excitement. The event promises to be an all-new experience and strives to gain more strength to fight cancer.â€
N. Valliappan, Joint Race Director, Coimbatore Marathon, said, “Over 16,000 runners are expected to participate. Considering the initial enthusiasm we see, we are confident we will close the registrations much before the stipulated last date, as has been in the past. Long distance recreational runners across the country are already asking fellow runners Odipolaama."
For more information, write [email protected]
About Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF):
Coimbatore Cancer Foundation is a registered charitable trust and a research institution providing Counseling and Cancer care support for the patients and their family members. The Coimbatore Cancer Foundation was conceived and established on 4 th March 1991 by Padmabhushan K. Sreenivasan, who himself was a cancer patient.
The funds raised from this marathon supports many activities of CCF like – Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Investigations, Bed charges, Rehabilitation & Various Projects.
The premier running event is expected to attract more than 16,000 participants from all walks of life from across the country. CCF, in association with Coimbatore Runners, have been working to ensure that the running event is a memorable one for everyone involved. Since inception, the event has helped spread awareness and support those who are fighting cancer. The funds raised from the event has contributed to the activities of CCF impacting the lives of hundreds of survivors and their families.
The event comprises 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.1,200, for 10 KM run is Rs.1,000 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.
Dr. T. Balaji, Managing Trustee of the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation said, “It’s a moment of great pride to see the marathon growing exponentially year on year, adding value to more lives and achieving more milestones than what we have ever thought of. Returning for the 10th year in its usual physical format, this edition truly doubles our excitement. The event promises to be an all-new experience and strives to gain more strength to fight cancer.â€
N. Valliappan, Joint Race Director, Coimbatore Marathon, said, “Over 16,000 runners are expected to participate. Considering the initial enthusiasm we see, we are confident we will close the registrations much before the stipulated last date, as has been in the past. Long distance recreational runners across the country are already asking fellow runners Odipolaama."
For more information, write [email protected]
About Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF):
Coimbatore Cancer Foundation is a registered charitable trust and a research institution providing Counseling and Cancer care support for the patients and their family members. The Coimbatore Cancer Foundation was conceived and established on 4 th March 1991 by Padmabhushan K. Sreenivasan, who himself was a cancer patient.
The funds raised from this marathon supports many activities of CCF like – Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Investigations, Bed charges, Rehabilitation & Various Projects.