Completing in a Marathon is a feat of strength, endurance and stamina. Proper hydration and nutrition are vital to a runner’s success and survival. Keeping that in mind, DoubleTree by Hilton, Pune showed its full support at Runathon of Hope 2016-17 by sponsoring 10,000 cookies, bottles of water and Corporate Trophies at the event. Water helped hydrate the runners while cookies gave them fuel to keep running. The Half marathon organized by Rotary Club of Nigdi, Pune was conducted on 18th December 2016 at 6:30 AM and was a 5 km race. The Marathon which started from the Mayor’s Bungalow plot, Near Bhel Chowk, Nigdi-Pradhikaran, Pune got together people of different age group who ran to raise funds for various community services.
Runathon of Hope is a “Half Marathon” recognized as a State Level Event by the Maharashtra Athletic Association. The race route is a highly visible road track in PCMC area which is one of the largest and fastest growing Industrial, Educational and Residential suburbs in our country. The event is the biggest of its kind in this area, attracting participation from schools & Industries of about 10,000 persons and & a similar number of spectators. The object of holding the half marathon Runathon of Hope is to raise funds for various community service projects.
