31/10/2017
PUNE: The 32nd
edition of the Pune International Marathon will be held here on December 3,
city Mayor Mukta Tilak announced today.
The total prize money for the upcoming marathon is Rs 40 lakh
of which Rs 35 lakh will be given by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and
rest by the organising committee of the event, a senior official associated
with the marathon told pune-news.com.
The event comprises seven competitive races, including a full
marathon (42.195 km) for men, a half-marathon (21 km) for men and women, along
with the national races of 10 km for men and women, besides a five-km race for
men and women, the official said.
In addition to it, 'Run for Pune', a district level race for
boys and girls, and a 'Corporate Run', for corporates, banks and other
organisations are being organised for the first time, he added.
International swimmer Rohan More will be the brand ambassador of the marathon while Pralhad Sawant is the race director for the event.
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