12000 participants to run in Pune City Marathon on March 3

Pune, February 29, 2024: 12000 runners will be seen in action at the Pune City Marathon in Pune on March 3. The event is being organized by The Poona Club Ltd in association with HQ Southern Command.

The President Sunil Handa of The Poona Club quoted that this is the first time that such a big marathon is being conceptualized by the club and it will only get better every year.

Jehangir Dorabjee from Dorabjee charitable trust quoted that this is the first time we are executing this marathon and the enthusiasm shown to us by everyone including government departments is overwhelming and amazing. Looking forward for many more.
The Vice President Gaurav Gadhoke quoted that this Marathon will get everyone together for good causes and help the society.

Pune City Marathon will be run for the cause of Green and Inclusive Pune, said Mr. Shailesh Ranka, Race Director

The Pune City Marathon is not just a marathon; but we want it to become a transformative movement that unites the community for a healthier, greener, and more compassionate Pune. Each step taken in the marathon is a commitment to multiple causes, creating a positive impact on the environment and society, added Mr. Shailesh Ranka.

Some new concepts like You Run We Plant- Tree Plantation, Promoting Education and Welfare of the Children of Sex Workers, Empowering the Visually and Hearing Impaired, Providing Support to Old Age Homes some noble ideas we want to achieve with the participants, he added.

The event is executed by Dorabjee Charitable Trust and supported by Income Tax Sports & Recreation Club Pune, Pune Police Maharashtra. Indian Air Force and Department of Goods and Services Tax Government of Maharashtra. The Races which will be held on 3rd March will see races in the Half Marathon which will start at 5:30 AM. The Pune City Marathon will be held in 3km, 5km, 10km, 21km categories

The Half Marathon 21KM be run in one loop. The races will be flagged off from The Poona Club Ltd Cricket Ground and will also finish there

Every Participant will be awarded a Dry Fit T-shirt, Finisher medal, Sling bag with exciting goodies apart from. Timing chip for 10km & 21km, Breakfast, Hydration & Route support and E-certificates