Goa River Marathon
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respond ASAP. Full Marathon(42.195 kms), 20 Miler (32.2Km), Half Marathon (21.097 kms), 10k and 5Km fun walk or run This year's event is scheduled for Sunday, 10th Dec. It will be held on the grounds of Village Panchayat of Chicalim, Goa. Google Map to the Venue All traffic along the race route will be halted for six-and-a-half hours from 04:30 a.m.. After that i.e. after 10:30 A.M., there will be partial traffic in many places and thereafter full traffic will be open. Any participant running with the event bib after 11:00 A.M. that will be lifted off the course on our vehicles. This is being done for the safety of the participants and under orders of the local law authorities. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Parking is arranged at Regina Mundi School Ground. The start-finish point is at a walking distance of about 750 mts from here. Shuttle buses are also available. Will start at 3:00 am from Vasco Railway Station to Regina Mundi School from where you walk down the steps to Race Venue. After completion, return buses to Vasco City have been arranged from 0900 am. Yes! We will be placing many photographers at strategic locations along the route. Wave and make sure your bib number is visible to them because there will be a photo-search-by-bib facility available from 14th Dec onwards on this website. Eligibility for the timing certificate: Unless the situation changes, no Covid related certificates required. FREE TRANSPORT OPTIONS TO THE RACE VENUE AND BACK: Yes! Simply click the orange button that says 'Click to register' on any of the event pages. It covers your right to participate in the marathon and make use of all event related facilities including emergency physiotherapy at race venue. The fee also includes a engraved medal. Yes, there will be one in your goodie bag. Also, it can purchased seperately at cost price during the event and at a huge discount after the event at this location Only Open Category prizes of all events will be declared on the day of the event. Yes - Participants of the SKF-Goa River Marathon, 20 Miler, Half Marathon and 10K timed run will receive a bib and a timing chip. 5K participants will only receive a bib. A high-quality dry-fit T-shirt will also be in the bag for all registered participants. Tee size once indicated by you will not be exchanged. It will be held on the grounds of Village Panchayat of Chicalim, Goa. Google Map to the Venue To collect your race kit, please carry : 1. Your registration confirmation email / SMS 2. ID Proof with address. Your race kit and Bibs will be distributed on these dates and times: Date : 8th Dec between 1:00 p.m and 7:00 pm 9th Dec between 09:30 am to 7:00 pm. In case you cannot make it at the above times please authorize your friend to collect same on your behalf with: 1. Authorization letter signed by you 2. Copy of your registration confirmation email 3. Copy of ID proof You can register manually for the 5Km walk-run during the EXPO. Forms too will be available during the EXPO. Registration for other categories is subject to availability. For the Full Marathon, 20 Miler and Half Marathon the minimum age to participate is 18 years. 10k the minimum age to participate is 16 years. For the 5KM CHARITY FUN WALK-RUN, children up to 12 years of age need to be accompanied by adults. Last date for the 5KM FUN WALK-RUN is 05th December 2023 (Online) and spot registrations will be accepted at the Expo Venue on 8th & 9th Dec. Registration for all other categories will close on 30th November. We request you to register early and not wait till the end. Only those who register before 22 November, 2023 will have their names printed on their bib. Cancellation of registration from Participants:- Yes, just relogin at the same place where you registered and on the top right side, select your profile, your registrations, select current registration and make the changes you need. Please relogin at the same place where you registered and on the top right side, select your profile, your registrations, select current registration and make the changes you need. In case the transaction failed at the payment gateway stage, and if the money was debited but a confirmation was not generated, the payment gateway staff will do their best to trace the payment to the participant. In case they cannot, the money will be credited back to your account within 3 working days. However, please email runnersingoa@gmail.com with details of your registration - date of registration, name and your mail id and we will follow up to ensure the problem is tracked and closed. If you have any medical issues, please fill in this form and provide the printed copy at the medical counter during the expo that is held on the 9th and 10th Dec. For complete results and to download your timing certificate for the previous year, please visit: Certificates 2022 |
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