Registrations are invited for National Defence Academy Marathon 2023 in Pune. Attractive cash prizes for all the categories.

About NDA

The National Defence Academy (NDA) is a unique and pioneering Tri-Service Academy of the World, training Male and Female Cadets for all three Services. Aptly regarded as the Cradle of Military Leadership, since its inception in 1948, the Academy has trained more than 38000 Cadets including 1000 Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries. The NDA has given Independent India two CDS, 14 Army Chiefs, 12 Navy Chiefs and 10 Air Chiefs. Its alumni have distinguished themselves on and off the battlefield, living up to its famous adage ‘Seva Parmo Dharma’. 

Commemorating 75 Glorious Years of its inception, NDA’s journey marks its conjoined and ascendant trajectory with that of Independent India, which has recently celebrated its Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, and which continues to repose its trust on the Academy for producing future officers responsible for its Security, Stability, Integration and Nation Building, as it stands firmly poised on its path of Greatness and its vision of becoming the Vishwa Guru in the global comity of Nations. 

Marathon Details

Celebrating this defining and momentous occasion in our Nation’s and Academy’s journey, NDA is offering an opportunity to people from all walks of life, to experience this glorious journey of NDA, by participating in the NDA MARATHON scheduled on 15th October 2023. The running circuit will form a 21 Km loop, taking runners through breathtakingly scenic beauty. Running shoulder to shoulder with Cadets and Staff of NDA, the event will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for people from different walks of life, providing a rare glimpse into the Military way of Life. 

Rules

  • Participants must provide photo identification (Adhar for civilians/ Army I’d card for defence personnel) for picking up their race kit to verify their identity as the registrant to whom the BIB number is assigned.
  • Full Marathon Cut-Off time is 7 Hrs.
  • Participant race number BIBs are specific personal identifiers and may not be exchanged with or transferred/sold to any other person. The sale and/or transfer of race entries/BIBs is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future event/s.
  • Each participant must sign/agree an event waiver before participating in the event.The organisers (blueBrigade or NDA )will not be liable /responsible for any loss of life , accident or injury.
  • All participants should take part at their own risk and understand that running is a high impact sport. The participant undertakes not to participate if they are medically unfit.
  • Participant must undertake to abide by the race rules, race instructions and marshal directions.

Age Categories

For 3K and 5K

5 years and above accompanied by adult.

For 10K

  • Junior – 14yrs. to 18yrs.
  • Open – 18yrs. to 35yrs.
  • Neo Veteran – Above 35yrs. to 45yrs.
  • Veteran – Above 45yrs. to 60yrs.
  • Senior – Above 60yrs.

For 21K and 42K

  • Open – 18yrs. to 35yrs.
  • Neo Veteran – Above 35yrs. to 45yrs.
  • Veteran – Above – 45yrs. to 60yrs.
  • Senior – Above 60yrs.

Prizes

Attractive cash prizes in all the above categories will be eventually announced for 10K, 21K and 42K distance category only.

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How to Register?

Interested participants can register online via this link.

Click here to view the official notification for National Defence Academy Marathon 2023 in Pune.

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