CFF was established in 1991 and from then to now it has grown manifolds. The foundation was conceived by "Padmabhushan" Shri. K. Sreenivasan, a cancer patient himself. Currently it functions as a registered charitable trust and a research institution which provides counseling and cancer care support to patients and their family members in the cancer wards (VNCC) of G Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Coimbatore.
The marathon primarily promotes running for a cause. Through the Vodafone Coimbatore marathon, CFF aims at spreading awareness and creating a platform where everyone can contribute their share. It celebrates the entire spirit of running and helps create awareness about cancer. People from various walks of life get together for a cause. The event includes –
- 21.2 km run
- 10 km run/walk
- 5 km run/walk
- 1 km cancer survivors’ walk
- 1 km CEO walk
The first three prizes for the 21.2 km run are – Rs. 25, 000, Rs. 15, 000 and Rs. 10, 000. For the 10 km run the prizes are – 15, 000, Rs. 10, 000 and Rs. 5, 000.
The 21.1 km, half-marathon was flagged off by ADGP, Coastal Guard, Sylendra Babu and the 10-km-run was flagged off by Walter Devaram, president of Tamil Nadu Athletic Association, and vice-president, all India Athletic Association. The 5-km-run was flagged off by Davidson, IGP, west zone.
To make the event a bigger success CFF has teamed up with Coimbatore Runners and Tango. Coimbatore Runners was founded in 2011. It is a collection of people who share the strong passion for running. Currently the group has about 100 members. The members aim at creating awareness about running as a way of life and as a recreational activity. Tango, on the other hand is an associate company of Show Space. Show Space itself is one of South India's leading event management companies. Some of their well-known clients include – Chennai Super Kings, The Hindu, Nokia, TVS and Saint Gobain. The Wipro Chennai marathon which was recently held in Chennai was also organized by Show Space
Contact Details of Coimbatore Marathon
If you have any questions or queries about the event, you can get in touch with their team. Contact the team at –
Vodafone Coimbatore MarathonC/o Coimbatore Cancer Foundation
G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital
Post box No. 6327, P.N.Palayam,
Coimbatore - 641037.
Email – [email protected]
Website: https://www.coimbatoremarathon.com
Sponsors
With continuous and dedicated efforts of the entire team, the marathon got some great names as sponsors.
Given below is the list of the sponsors.
Given below is the list of the sponsors.
- Title sponsor – Vodafone
- Timing sponsor – Zimson
- Associate sponsors – Talwalkars, The Chennai Silks, Karur Vysysa Bank
- Official car – Skoda
- Media partners – The Hindu
- Pain relief partner – Volini
Results
The first 5 positions of the Vodafone Coimbatore Marathon 2013 – Half Marathon:- Soji Mathew
- Rajesh TR
- Nagesh P Powar
- G Kumar
- Vinodh K
- Yogendra Kumar V
- Ramchandran R
- Swamy S A
- Arun Kumar
- Chenna Basappa