Simple Steps came into existence to create awareness of running for fitness among children. Before 2015, there were no Marathons organized exclusively for Children. So with this idea in mind, we organized our first Marathon for Kids in November 2015 in Pune to celebrate Children’s day.

Running is a simple exercise, encouraging children to participate in sports. Running strengthens bones, muscles, and tendons; helps improve coordination, is good for cardiovascular system besides being a fun activity. After successfully completing 5 editions in Pune, now this will be our 6th Edition in Pune on 14th Nov 2021.

Note: Athletes of a higher age category can run the lower distance depending on the fitness level but they won’t be eligible for podium

Distance for age groups and fees - (Age on the race day will be considered)

• 2 years complete to 3 years complete - 100 mtr (Fun Run)

• 4 years complete to 6 years complete - 1.5 km (Competitive Race. Includes T-Shirts, Finishers Medal, Post Race Refreshments, and Timing Chip)

• 7 years complete to 8 years complete - 3 km (Competitive Race. Includes T-Shirts, Finishers Medal, Post Race Refreshments, and Timing Chip)

• 9 years complete to 11 years complete - 5 km (Competitive Race. Includes T-Shirts, Finishers Medal, Post Race Refreshments, and Timing Chip)

• 12 years complete to 15 years complete - 7 km (Competitive Race. Includes T-Shirts, Finishers Medal, Post Race Refreshments, and Timing Chip)

• Parents Run - For parents/guardians who want to run with their child (Fun Run)

Attractive goodie bag is included in the fees.

Rules for Races and Prizes

1. Only 1.5 km, 3 km, 5 km, and 7 km races are competitive. Top 3 in each of these categories will be awarded in boys and girls.

2. The results of all competitive races will be based on time chip.

3. The responsibility of medical fitness of the kid who is participating in the race resides with the parents.

4. Race organizers, sponsors or any entity associated with the race organizers will NOT be responsible for any theft, damage, and physical injury happening during the race. The race organizers will take care to provide first aid assistance as fast as they can in case of emergency.

5. All kids are required to obey the rules and regulations laid by the organizers. Non-compliance to the rules will result in disqualification.

6. No parents will be allowed on the ground without the bib numbers.

7. No Bibs will be distributed on the race day.