Over 25,000 runners to take part in Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon 2025

The Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon is all set to unite thousands of runners in support of the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF). The 13th edition has attracted more than 25,000 participants across various categories.

The organisers unveiled the official T-shirts and medals that participants will receive at the marathon exhibition and on the race day respectively. The exhibition will be held at Codissia, Hall E, on December 20, from 9 a.m. to p.m., where registered runners can collect their bib and T-shirt, interact with fellow participants, and explore stalls featuring sports accessories, apparel, and merchandise. The marathon will be held on December 21.

Organised by the CCF in association with Coimbatore Runners and Show Space Events, the Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon is held in aid of CCF, a registered charitable trust dedicated to counselling, care, and support for cancer patients and their families through early detection, screening camps, follow-up care, counselling, palliative services and treatment support.

Recognised by the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association, the marathon features a 21.1-km half marathon, 10-km run, 5-km timed run, 5-km walk, and a corporate relay where teams of four cover a combined distance of 21.1 km.

Prize money totalling ₹3.85 lakh will be awarded for the open categories for men and women. In the 21.1-km half marathon, the first, second, and third places will receive ₹60,000, ₹35,000, and ₹25,000 respectively, while the top three in the 10-km run will receive ₹ 35,000, ₹25,000, and ₹12,500 respectively.

V. Noushad, Managing Director of Walkaroo International Pvt. Ltd., said, “Walkaroo is privileged to partner once again with the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation for the 13th edition of the marathon.

Balaji, Managing Trustee of CCF, said that entering the 13th edition of the marathon on December 21 is a moment of immense pride.

Ramesh Ponnuswami, Race Director, Coimbatore Marathon, said, “We are humbled by the tremendous response to our call for registrations.”