The 5th edition of Vadodara International Half Marathon, a popular sporting event, will be held on 7th February 2016. The goals of VIHM-2016 are to promote Marathon as a tool for fitness, and also promote the cause of “Swachch Bharat”, VTET (Vadodara Traffic Education Trust) and IT Skill Development for youth.
Vadodara is all energized to participate in VIHM 2016, citizens are coming up with innovative ideas to support society in their own way. One of our innovative citizen is Mr. Adil Marawala who has decided that he will run half marathon & for every kilometer runs, his personal sponsor will donate some or the other utility things to the needy. So his 21 km will serve 21 different causes.
Similarly different social organizations have also geared up to do their bit for the city in association with VIHM 2016.One of them is Change Vadodara Campaign , their representatives will run the marathon and after every 2km they will distribute food , clothes , blankets , educational kits , dustbins and a lot to the needy people of Vadodara.
Along with this objective, VIHM has been hosting various events around the city, to promote awareness about fitness to create excitement among the people to participate in huge numbers for the event.
