Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon
| Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | December |
| Location | Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, India |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Half Marathon, Marathon |
| Established | 2011 |
| Official site | https://vvmm.in/ |
The Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon (VVMCM), (formerly known as Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon) is an annual running event that usually takes place in December in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, India. The event is primarily sponsored by the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation and has changed name several times for secondary title sponsors.
The event started as a state level event in 2011 and has grown into one of the country's premier national level running event, offering the highest prize money for Indian athletes, both professional and amateur.
The 12th edition of Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon was held on 8 December 2024.[1] About 21,000 runners participated in the 10th edition of the marathon in 2022.[2]
Events
Full Marathon
The Full Marathon (42.195 km) starts from Viva College (Virar, West) and also finishes at Viva College. Free transport facilities are available from Virar railway station for all Full Marathon participants.
Half Marathon
The Half Marathon (21.097 km) starts from outside the Vasai Tahsildar Office, Opp. Vasai Court, Vasai Village will finishes at Viva College. Free Transport facilities to the start point is available from outside Vasai Road railway station.
Open Run
The Open Run (11km & 5km) Starts from Viva College (Virar West) and also finishes at Viva College.
References
- ^ "Vasai-Virar Mayor's Marathon - Race Details". www.marathonguide.com. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "21,000 runners to participate in Vasai Virar Marathon". Mid-day. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
