A Worldwide Movement
Running for a cause has become one of the most successful ways of garnering support from friends, family, colleagues and bystanders. The world over, issues and causes have come into the public eye because a few thousands like you made a pledge and ran to see it through! When you participate in a special event like the Great Delhi Run, you truly measure up to being a citizen of the world.
History on the tracks
- The London Marathon, one of the biggest draws each year, had 33000 people running for national and international charities.
- The London Marathon raises Rs 250 crores each year.
- The 2001 New York marathon is known as the race of hope and renewal, run within two months of the devastating September 11 terrorist attack.
- More than 200 wheelchair and handcycle athletes participated in the ING New York City Marathon.
- The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2011 raised over 12.16 crores and benefited 131 NGOs.
- The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2010 raised Rs. 3.23 crores benefiting 40 NGOs.