First Edition Of Green Pune Monsoon Hill Marathon 2024 To Be Held On July 14

Pune, June 26, 2024 – City based Goldleaf Entertainment will organize the First Edition of Green Pune Monsoon Hill Marathon on July 14th, 2024 at Sadu Shinde Cricket Ground.

The event is sponsored by the Department of Environment & Climate Change and Pollution Control Board in association with Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), PCMC and PMC. The event is being supported by Belvalkar Group and Sustainability Partner Eco Factory Foundation. 

Atharva Iyer, Organizer of the Green Pune Monsoon Hill Marathon said that, this Marathon will be a first of its kind Eco Friendly marathon with Zero use of Plastic and Net Zero Carbon Footprint during the event.

 “We would like to thank the Chief Minister Shri. Eknath Shinde, Principal Secretary Department of Environment Mr. Pravin Darade (IAS), PMC Commissioner Dr.Rajendra Bhosale, PMRDA Commissioner Mr. Rahul Mahiwal, PCMC Commsioner Mr. Shekhar Singh for their Solid Support to this unique event”, he added.

The event will offer various distance categories, including a 21 KM Run, 10 KM Run, 5 KM Run, 2KM Fun Run and 45plus age category.  

“Running amidst nature and contributing to its preservation makes this marathon a unique experience. We are committed to promoting sustainability through sports, and getting everyone together for good cause and helping the society “.added Mr. Sameer Belvalkar, Director of Belvalkar Group.

The Green Pune Monsoon Hill Marathon will help to promote the message of importance of environment and curbing Pollution by planting more trees through community participation, said Mr. Anand Chordia, Founder, and The Eco Factory Foundation.

Pravin Chorbele, PMC Corporator said that, “The Green Pune Monsoon Hill Marathon is not just a race; it’s a movement towards a healthier and greener Pune. We are thrilled to see the community coming together for this cause,”

Mr.Nakul Belvalkar and Mr.Neel Belvalkar of Belvalkar Group, Mr.Shriyash Gune of The Eco Factory Foundation were present on the occasion. Every Runner will be given a Sapling and seed balls, The Race T.Shirts to be handed to the participants are been made from recycled PED Bottles, at every water station recycled water cups will be made available, while the Pilots at the event will use EV Bikes from Bgauss  along the route of the Marathon, Jute made Goody Bags will be given to all the participants  apart from  finisher medal,   BIB, breakfast, hydration, route support, napkin, gift voucher and an e-certificate.

The Half Marathon 21km Race starts from at Sadu Shinde Cricket Ground and then from Taljai Hills, Padmavati Parking, Treasure Park through Aranyeshwar Temple, Gajanan Maharaj Chowk and finishes at Sadu Shinde Cricket Ground. The 10KM Marathon will be run in two loops and 5km will be run in one loop.

The 21km Men and women’s group winner will receive trophy and Rs.11000/-, while runner up will get trophy and Rs.7000/-, the 10km winner will receive trophy and Rs.8000/-, while runner up will get trophy and Rs.5000/- and 5km winner will get trophy and Rs.6000/-, while runner up will get trophy and Rs.2000/-.

Registration for the Green Pune Monsoon Hill Marathon is now open online at https://www.townscript.com/e/pune-monsoon-hill-marathon-111413 . For further inquiries, please contact the organizers on phone numbers: 9356087318.