Goa Marathon

Organiser's Note

Goa Marathon is an annual event organized to raise awareness, provide homes and hope for underprivileged children. This marathon will serve runners of all skill levels; from first time marathoners to veteran runners and walkers. Funds raised through this event will be used to bring happiness and hope to the underprivileged children of Goa in the care of El Shaddai Charitable Trust.

Participants are also encouraged to raise pledges either offline or online by creating an online fundraising page on Raise Pledge for Goa Marathon.

Marathon is an annual event organized to raise awareness, provide homes and hope for underprivileged children. This marathon will serve runners of all skill levels; from first time marathoners to veteran runners and walkers. Funds raised through this event will be used to bring happiness and hope to the underprivileged children of Goa in the care of El Shaddai Charitable Trust.
El Shaddai Charitable Trust is a registered, non-profit Charity working in Goa and other States of India, implementing the Child Rights Act 2003/05 for orphans, street children and children coming from economically and socially marginalised conditions. The children are cared for and provided with food, clothing, shelter and education for a brighter future. El Shaddai runs residential Homes, Day Care Centres and Community Centres. El Shaddai also runs cottages for children who have been with us and are now attending universities, colleges, and technical Institutions. Meals on Wheels – Manna Khana is a free food distribution programme implemented by El Shaddai on week days. This programme provides takeaway packets for around 275 underprivileged children and adults living on the streets of Goa.

The slum schools and the slum outreach programmes provide educational facilities and community health camps for the children and women. In addition, El Shaddai also implements outreach projects in the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. El Shaddai has impacted over 6000+ children and is currently supporting more than 3500 children in India through its various projects.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

Goa Marathon 2023 office, Campal Beach Resort, Campal Panjim Goa

Call: 9673443677

Rules / Event Conditions

Rules

• Only one applicant per form and one entry per person; multiple applications of the same person will result in rejection.
• Applications can be found online – goamarathon.org (including a downloadable version) and at the event office,Campal.
• Applications must only be submitted to the Goa Marathon Office at: Goa Marathon 2023 office, Campal Beach Resort, D.B.Bandodkar Marg, Opposite Swimming Pool, Near Indoor Stadium, Campal, Near Bal Bhavan, Panaji, Goa 403001
• Incomplete entries will result in rejection.
• All forms must be accompanied with the requisite fee as per the race category. A form received without the correct requisite fee will result in rejection.
• Payment may be carried out via demand draft/cheque in the name of El Shaddai Charitable Trust and sent to the event office.
• Failure to sign and submit the ‘Disclaimer’ will result in rejection.
• If the applicant is below the age of 18 years, the guardian must also sign the disclaimer and state his/her relationship with the applicant.
• Participation in the event is subject to entry confirmation.
• If your participation is not confirmed, the registration fee will be refunded with a deduction of Rs. 200 as processing charges.
• Refunds will not be entertained after the 14th  of January 2023.
• For BIB Collection, carry your acknowledgement slip/printout of the email confirmation sent by us/ printout of website confirmation.
• Authorized representatives must carry the original acceptance letter, a signed authorization letter from the confirmed participant, and a photocopy of their photo identity proof (of the confirmed participant) – e.g. Aadhaar card, Passport, PAN card, Election card or Driving license.
• A trophy will be awarded to the Highest Individual Fund Raiser.

DISCLAIMER:

• I am fully aware of and appreciate that training for and running a marathon may result in accidents or serious injury.
• I am voluntarily participating in the Goa Marathon 2023 with complete knowledge of the associated risks and I agree to accept responsibility for all risks of injury. I also acknowledge that Goa Marathon does not offer any formal marathon training program.
• By signing this Waiver and Release, I declare that I am medically able, properly trained, physically fit and capable of participating in a marathon, and that my medical care provider has approved my participation.
• I agree to independently consult my physician in the event of any injuries or medical questions arising from or related to my participation in the Goa Marathon 2023
• I also acknowledge full and sole responsibility for my own medical expenses and that I am responsible for any and all medical expenses on my behalf.
• In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Goa Marathon, I agree to assume all risks and to release and hold harmless Goa Marathon team. I understand and agree that this Waiver and Release are binding upon my heirs, assigns, and legal representatives.
• I hereby grant my consent and permission to Goa Marathon, its Partner organizations, and employees to use any and all information submitted in my application, and/or my name, photograph, videotape, motion picture recording, voice or likeness for any purpose, including pre-race and post-race publicity.
• I have carefully read this Waiver and Release and fully understand its contents.
• If I am under 18 years of age at the time of registration, my parents or legal guardians have fully read, understood, and consented to the terms of this Waiver and Release and by signature below authorize my participation.
• By signing this waiver, I have indicated that I have read, understood and agreed to the Waiver and Release above.