PANAJI: The 16th edition of the SKF Goa River Marathon (SKF-GRM) organised by Vasco Sports Club, will be held on Sunday, December 13, and will commemorate the club's 75th anniversary.
This year's event will feature five race categories: Full Marathon (42 km), 20 Miler (32 km), Half Marathon (21 km), 10 km and 5 km. They are open to elite athletes and recreational runners alike.
Speaking at the media conference in Panaji on Tuesday, Nitin Bandekar, President, Vasco Sports Club, said, “The response this year has been very encouraging, with 2,500 online registrations already recorded and the number is expected to cross 7,500 runners from across India and overseas for the event this year.
"Typically, every year, 65 per cent of the athletes are outstation athletes, while the balance is from Goa. Last year, there were participants from all the 28 states of India and at least 21 foreign countries. Our event is responsible for generating significant revenues for the tourism sector in Goa”
Registrations for the race are open at www.skfgoarivermarathon.com.
