The seventh edition of Vadodara Marathon, the second largest marathon of India, is scheduled on January 07, 2018 continuing its legacy of ’Sports-Seva~Swacchta’. MG Motor India is title sponsor of the marathon to raise health awareness in the region.
The marathon will have various categories like full marathon of 42 kms, half marathon of 21.9 kms, 10km Run, Fun Run of 5kms, Divyang Run, Jawan Run and Pledge Run. From this year, the marathon will be flagged off from Pologround. The finalised Route will be declared after AIMS approval.
The title sponsor for the seventh edition of Vadodara Marathon is MG Motor India, which recently. entered India through its First Car manufacturing facility in Halol in Gujarat.
"The seventh season of Marathon is very special as we are introducing the home coming run for the Indians staying abroad. We want them to reconnect with their roots here. Having them run on our soil here will be a great way to revisit their country and culture. As per our tradltlon, Vadodara Marathon will promote various causes through this marathon," said Tejal Amin Chairperson of Vadodara Marathon.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajeev Chaba, President & Managing Director of MG Motor .lndia Pvt. Ltd, said,"To spread greater awareness around .the importance of fitness and health of the people here, MG Motor lndia which inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in Halol last month, is proud to be associated with the sporting event Vadodara Marathon.”
The sixth season of Vadodara Marathon had already received an overwhelming response with more than 78,000 registrations. The online registrations for the seventh season have already begun with marathon runners started registering for the marathon 2018.