Marathon

The Coimbatore Cancer Foundation kickstarts a marathon culture in the city with the Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon on October 6.

It will become an annual event in the city and they are hoping to see at least 5000 participants from across the country take part this year. The goal is to bring the people of Coimbatore on their feet, either to run in the event or to cheer the runners on the race day. It is to spread awareness about Cancer and get the people to take their fitness seriously. Coimbatore Marathon will use timing chips for the 10K and half marathon runners; there will be t-shirts for all participants, finisher medals for runners of 10K and half marathon as well as finisher certificates for all runners. There will be breakfast for all participants. The various race categories will start and finish at the Nehru Stadium.

Registration and prize details:

The registration fee for the marathon is as follows:

5Km Run/Walk : Rs. 250

10Km and Half Marathon : Rs. 500

The prize money separately for men and women

Half Marathon: Rs. 25,000, Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000

10 Km Run – Rs. 15,000, Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 5,000

Register your names by September 7, at counters in Zimson watch stores and Vodafone outlets in the city. Or register online at www.vodafonecoimbatoremarathon.com. For details, call 96261-07115, 98943-23098. 

Walk for a cause!

The Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF) organises a “Champions Walk” for cancer survivors. The walk will start from the Coimbatore Cosmopolitan Club and cover half the Race Course circle. Families of the cancer survivors are also invited to participate. The walk will serve as a curtain raiser for the Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon.

For registration and more details, call 98940-34892.

Date: October 2, 2013

Time: 7 a.m

Coimbatore marathon 2013 on October 6

More than 5,000 people are expected to turn up for a marathon planned for October 6 in the city to create awareness on cancer. The Coimbatore Marathon 2013 is being organised by the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF), Coimbatore Runners and Tango.

Coimbatore Marathon 2013 was planned for October to coincide with the global breast cancer awareness month observance. The event was primarily to support all cancer survivors through CCF.

Earlier, Air Commodore (retd) K. Rajagopal unveiled the marathon’s logo.

The event would be a half marathon (21.2 km) from Nehru Stadium and back. The aim was to promote awareness about cancer and the importance of fitness and well-being through running. The event would include a 21.2 km run, five km run/walk, 10 km run/walk, 1 km cancer survivors’ walk, and a 1 km CEOs’ walk. The total prize money of more than Rs. 2 lakh was on the offer in separate categories for men and women for the 21.2 km run and 10 km run, thought the event was for a charitable cause. The first three prizes for the 21.2 km are Rs. 25, 000, Rs. 15, 000 and Rs. 10, 000. For the 10 km run, the prizes are Rs. 15, 000, Rs. 10, 000 and Rs. 5, 000.

Besides registering online at www.coimbatoremarathon.com, patrons could also register at the pre-event expo on October 5 at Brookefields Mall.

Participants would be given their bibs (chest numbers) at the expo. They could also dedicate their run to someone in particular with personalised messages on T- shirts. He added that this was planned to be an annual event and he urged Coimbatoreans to patronise the marathon as it brought about a sense of unity. The registration fee for the 5 km run was Rs. 250 and Rs. 500 for the 10 km and the 21.2 km. Finisher medals and certificates (to be downloaded online) would be awarded to participants.

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation - The Extra Terrestrials Show

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation is organising “The Extra Terrestrials Show”.

There will be three shows, each of  75 minutes duration.

The first show of the day at 2 p.m., is exclusively for children. The other two shows are open to the public.

Donor passes are priced at Rs. 500, Rs. 1000, Rs. 2000 and Rs. 3000.

Passes are available at Sri Krishna Sweets, IAB outlets, Photocenter, Thats Y Food restaurants and Nilgiris (R.S. Puram & Ramanathapuram).

Date: June 17, 2013

Time: 5 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Venue: Hall-C, Codissia, Coimbatore.

For more details, Call: 95003-65545, 95003-65455