Cme Soldierathon

CME Soldierathon, Pune, Sunday, 9th November 2025 -  National Half Marathon Championship.

Celebrating 245th Sappers Day - Run in the honour of our bravehearts, explore & triumph!

• Date: Sunday, November 9th, 2025
• Venue: College of Military Engineering (CME), Dapodi, Pune 
• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 12th, 2025. 
• Route: Race start from Inside CME & traversing through 3 beautiful lakes, forest & scenic campus of CME Pune
• Flag Off Time: 5:15 HRS, Sunday, November 9th, 2025

Get ready for a race of resilience, unity, and national spirit at the CME Soldierathon 2025, featuring the prestigious National Half Marathon Championship — where India’s fastest teams will battle it out on one iconic course. This is not just a race, it’s a national-level showdown between the best from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Elite Athletes, and Civilians. A test of collective endurance. A celebration of unity in diversity. A tribute to the Soldier’s Spirit.

About the Event:

Fitistan – Ek Fit Bharat, in proud collaboration with India's most premier and historic Military institution - College of Military Engineering (CME) Pune presents CME Soldierathon Pune - A lake marathon dedicated to honouring the valour, sacrifice. legacy and resilience of our Indian soldiers.

Held in the beautiful and scenic campus of CME Pune, this event celebrates 245th Sappers Day - A Red Letter Day for Indian Army's Corp of Engineers. It's more than a run—it's a tribute to the spirit of the brave and a celebration of valour, unwavering dedication, legacy and resilience of our Indian soldiers.

Key Highlights:

• This is National Half Marathon Championship in which Teams will compete against each other from entire India. Teams will be from Army, Navy, Airforce, Athletes, Civilians. Limited slots available for team. 
• Form a Team of 7 [For Half Marathon Participants Only] 
• Create a team of 7, participants can be from any age group/city/profession/gender (All Male/All Female, Male & Female)
• Winners will be decided by total time of all 7 team members. Team with least total time will be the ultimate winner. Top 5 Teams will be awarded. There are no categories for teams of a different gender or groups.
• This Lake marathon will be running by 3 beautiful lakes, forest & scenic campus of CME
• Tribute to Indian soldiers, veterans and national heroes
• Celebrating 245th Sappers Day
• Supports “No to Drugs – Yes to Sports” campaign by Govt of India 
• Supports "Fit India Movement" of PM Shri Narendra Modi 
• Supports "Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre" Pune

Race Categories and Eligibility:

• Half Marathon (21.0975 km) – Timed Run : Age Eligibility: 18 years and above
• 10 km Run – Timed Run : Age Eligibility: 12 years and above
• 5 km Tribute Run/Walk – Non-Timed: Age Eligibility: 10 years and above
• Cheer Buddy – Supporter Category: For those accompanying participants without running

Runner Entitlements: All registered runners will receive:

• Dry-Fit T-shirt (Special edition)
• Unique Achiever’s Medal
• Special BIB 
• Refreshments and Hydration Support
• Goodie Bag
• On-ground Medical Support
• Free downloadable event photos via the Fitistan App
• Free personalised video reel
• Volunteer support throughout the venue and route
• Timed Race Certificate (for Half Marathon and 10K)
• Participation Certificate (for 5K Tribute Run)
• Extraordinary entertainment & memories

Rewards:

Attractive prizes and trophy will be awarded to top Teams in the National Half Marathon Championship. 

Contact: For bulk booking, team formation, corporate booking, ambassador, pacer, queries or assistance, please write to us at - soldierathon@fitistan.com

Important Note:

Booked Tickets are not cancelable, non-refundable and non-transferable. T-shirt size mentioned by you during registration wont be changed during Race/ BIB expo

Refund Policy:

In case of cancellation of the event due to reasons beyond our control, alternate options will be offered to registrants to participate in our upcoming events. It means the registration fee is not refundable but can be adjusted in our future events.

Waiver statement: I affirm and state that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for participating in the CME Soldierathon, Pune marathon scheduled on Sunday, 9th November, 2025. I have been certified to be physically fit by licensed medical practitioner and agree to indemnify the organizers, it's agents, employees and associates, the organizing committee and other persons connected to the event against any losses, damages, costs, liabilities, claims or proceedings arising out of any misstatement and/ or misrepresentation made herein.

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