06th Nov 2011 The Vasco sports club organized a practice run for those who have registered for the Goa River Marathon which is going to be held on 11th Dec 2011. The second edition is expected to get bigger & better. The run started at Cortalim Circle , towards Vasco, past St. Jacinto Island, and entered Vasco through Vaddem. Runners took the Swatantra Path and turned around at the IOC junction. The run terminated at the Club house near Tilak Maidan. The runners who have registered for the Goa River Marathon had a great experience. They could study the route and could exchange tips with each other at the beginning and the end. Excellent arrangements were made for water for the runners along the route . Pick up and drop upto Cortalim was also arranged. About 20 runners from all over Goa took part. The route was 14 km long and this is an ideal distance to run in preparation for the Marathon which is just about 1 month away. This year the organizers have introduced a corporate relay run . This is essentially a team run with 5 participants running 4 kms each. There Goa River Marathon has two main runs. A 5km fun walk run which will start at Baina beach and turn around at Thakker House junction along Swatantra Path. The 21 Km half marathon which is a pro event will start at Baina Beach and will travel upto Marman Shipyard and Back. Join our FREE Run Club (at Baina Beach, Vasco) Age, Size, shape,fitness levels no bar. Get advice on running with no injuries, long distance running, beating your personal best and anything else you'd like to know about running. For registration please contact: Sarvesh : +91 9923892918 or Vasco Sports Club: (0832) 2511333 Newspaper reports on trial marathon run held on 06th November 2011: Times of India & Herald Newspaper