It is that time of the year when fitness enthusiasts are gearing up to make a run
for the yellow line. Goa River Marathon is back in its 2017 avatar and one that
marathoners have been eagerly waiting for. Ever since Suresh Raina and Kavita
Tungar unveiled the logo of the 2017 edition of Goa River Marathon a few months
ago, the buzz around the annual marathon event has been palpable. For the
uninitiated, the annual Goa River Marathon is a 42 km run on a picturesque
route along the Zuari River in Vasco, held every year in the second week of
December, organised by Vasco Sports Club. Goa River Marathon (GRM) also
features in the top five marathons of India.
Completing a feat like the marathon requires dedication,
practice and a rigorous regime that challenges your limits. Goa River Marathon
has been catering to all kinds of runners – marathon and half marathon routes
for long distance marathoners, 10K route for short distance runners and a 5K
route for everyone who wants to have some fun whilst staying fit.
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This
year, the marathon will begin in the early morning hours of December 10, 2017 –
at 4:30 am, followed by the half marathon at 6 am. The 10 km competitive run
will be flagged off at 7:30 am while the 5 km fun walk / run event will begin
at 9 am. Furthermore, to ensure that the participants are adequately hydrated,
the organisers have set up hydration points at regular intervals. Every
alternate hydration station also has medical aid staff and additionally, there
will be four or five emergency response ambulances patrolling the route. The
route will be closed to vehicular traffic for at least six hours. Participants
will be eyeing to secure a pie of the total prize money of over Rs 7 lakh that
is spread across categories this year.
