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ARCHIVED RACE: Goa Marathon 2015 @ Sports Authority of Goa Ground, Panaji, Goa, India on 08 February 2015

Race Info & Description

Race Information:

  • Event Name: Goa Marathon 2015
  • Distance (KMs): 21 km, 10K, 5K
  • Date: 08 February 2015
  • Start Time: 05:45
  • Venue: Sports Authority of Goa Ground
  • Best Time (Men): 1:07:29
  • Best Time (Women): 1:21:03
  • Organised By: El Shaddai Charitable Trust & Habitat for Humanity
  • Race Website: Click Here.

Race Facilities

  • Has Toilets? Yes
  • Has Changing Facilities? No
  • Has Water Stations? Yes - Multiple Water Stations
  • Has Prizes / Awards? Yes - Has Awards or Prizes

Race Description

In its 4th edition this year, the Goa Marathon aims to raise funds for and draw attention to the dire housing situation in the Konkan region. This sporting fete shall feature four runs – the 21 km Half Marathon, the 10 km Run, the 5 km Dream Run and the School Run under 14 and under 16. The marathon, being organized by El Shaddai and Habitat for Humanity India in partnership with the Goa Athletic Association and the Corporation of the City of Panaji, shall draw the participation of several professional distance runners and local celebrities. All donations collected via the Goa Half Marathon will be used to build safe and decent homes for 20 families from marginalized communities in Assanora and Saoncale villages of Goa. Over 3000 participants are expected with about 1000 competing in the Half Marathon alone.

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