SKF Goa River Marathon – 2024 Registration & 2023 Results

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Goa, India December 8, 2024 Registration Not Yet Open (opens in April)

The SKF Goa River Marathon, an AIMS-certified run, has been held annually in Panjim, Goa since 2012.

Initially organized by 2 students of BITS Pilani (Sahil Kashyap and Anjali Sharma) with the help of the El Shaddai Charitable trust, the first edition of the Goa River Marathon was held near the campus of BITS Pilani. Offering a plethora of races ranging from Full Marathon to 5k fun run-walk, now the various races usually start and finish at Campal Sports Ground, in the village of Chicalim.

While the route is fully road surfaced, it is tree-shaded and scenic with picturesque views of the river Zuari. The SKM Goa River Marathon has been adjudged one of the “10 Great Marathons in the world” by the National Geographic Traveller.


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SKF Goa River Marathon

Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees

Marathon 32K Half Marathon 10K 5K
Distance 42.2km 32km 21.1km 10km 5km
Start Time * 4:00 am 4:10 am 4:45 am 5:30 am 7:30 am
Eligibility Criterion * 18 years & above 18 years & above 18 years & above 16 years & above 12 years & above^
Fees*/ # INR 2386 & Up INR 2386 & Up INR 2053 & Up INR 1517 & Up INR 673 & Up
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Expo Details The Expo venue for the 2023 event was at Village Panchayat of Chicalim, Goa

*Details of Eligibility, Registration fees, Race Start time, Expo details, etc. for the SKF Goa River Marathon 2024 has not yet been released. Above are details from the 2023 race event for reference
^ Participants less than 12 years should be accompanied by an adult
# Fees inclusive of 18% GST. Fees is time sensitive and will increase closer to race date


Route/Course Map

Information about the course maps & other details for the SKF Goa River Marathon 2024 not yet available. Please check the information from the 2023 event below  

Marathon 32K Half Marathon 10K 5K
Video Route FM Video route 32K Video route HM Video route 10K Video route 5K Video route
Google Route FM Google route 32K Google route HM Google route 10K Google route 5K Google route

The SKF Goa Marathon route has an OUT & BACK course with the below-mentioned Start and Finish points:

Start Point Finish Point
Joggers Park, Chicalim, Goa Joggers Park, Chicalim, Goa


Prize Money

Information about the prizes/ awards for the SKF Goa River Marathon 2024 not available but below are details from the 2023 edition. Prizes are equal for both men & women categories. They are based on net time and not gun time.

1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize 5th Prize
Marathon
18-45 yrs (men) & 18-40 yrs (women) INR 20000 INR 17500 INR 15000 INR 12500 INR 10000
46-55 yrs (men) & 41-50 yrs (women) INR 9000 INR 7000 INR 5000
56-65 yrs (men) & 51-60 yrs (women) INR 9000 INR 7000 INR 5000
65 yrs (men) & >60 yrs (women) INR 9000 INR 7000 INR 5000
32K
18-45 yrs (men) & 18-40 yrs (women) INR 17500 INR 15000 INR 12500 INR 10000 INR 7500
46-55 yrs (men) & 41-50 yrs (women) INR 6000 INR 5000 INR 4000
56-65 yrs (men) & 51-60 yrs (women) INR 6000 INR 5000 INR 4000
65 yrs (men) &60 yrs (women) INR 6000 INR 5000 INR 4000
Half Marathon
18-45 yrs (men) & 18-40 yrs (women) INR 15000 INR 12500 INR 10000 INR 7500 INR 5000
46-55 yrs (men) & 41-50 yrs (women) INR 5000 INR 4000 INR 3000
56-65 yrs (men) & 51-60 yrs (women) INR 5000 INR 4000 INR 3000
>65 yrs (men) & >60 yrs (women) INR 5000 INR 4000 INR 3000
10K
16-45 yrs (men) & 16-40 yrs (women) INR 15000 INR 12500 INR 10000 INR 7500 INR 5000
46-55 yrs (men) & 41-50 yrs (women) INR 5000 INR 4000 INR 3000
56-65 yrs (men) & 51-60 yrs (women) INR 5000 INR 4000 INR 3000
>65 yrs (men) & >60 yrs (women) INR 5000 INR 4000 INR 3000
5K Fun Run-Walk
No Prizes

2023 and Earlier Edition Results/Photos

Results

Photos


Important Points

  • Discount is available for group bookings (10 or more group participants) and women runners
  • No cancellation is possible for registrations. The refunds, if requested, would be as follows:
    • 75% refund between 30-60 days before the event.
    • 50% refund between 20-30 days before the event .
    • No refunds to be given 20 days before the event.
  • If the organizers cancel the race, in which case a refund of 90% will be given to all registered participants OR the option to switch their participation to next year.
  • Hydration would be available at aid stations at every 1-1.5km.
  • Medical and washroom facilities would also be available on the route/course as well as at the start point/ finish line of the race.
  • Time limits are applicable for all the races after which the course would be open for regular vehicular traffic. Runners/ walkers are expected to finish in the following times:
      • Full marathon: 5 hrs
      • 32K                : 4 hrs
      • Half marathon: 3 hrs (Women get 15 min extra)
      • 10K                 : 2 hrs
      • 5k run             : 2 hrs
  • With the race start time of 4:00 am for Marathon, the timing mats would be removed by 9:10am and the course closes by 11am
  • An authorized person can collect runners’ bibs on his/her behalf as long as they have.
    • Authorization letter signed by runners
    • Copy of runners’ registration confirmation email
    • Copy of ID proof
  • Runners need the following mandatory documents and minimum criteria for registration approval.
    • Photo ID
    • Photo
    • Age criterion
  • Free transport is available to the race venue (& back) for runners staying in Vasco City. Buses ply from 3.00 am on race day at regular intervals to the nearest point of starting point from Vasco Da Gama railway station.

Contact Information
Address: Vasco Sports Club, Ground Floor, Rukmini Towers, Opp. Tilak Maidan,Vasco da Gama, 403 802 GOA
Email: runnersingoa@gmail.com
Phone: +91 (832) 251 1333 /+91 9022 174 688
Website: https://www.goarivermarathon.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skfgoarivermarathon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SKF.Goa.River.Marathon/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIqfAUaYV1ADDAnLhDjXwQ

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