NIO Vision Marathon 2025

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Valid till 15th August

About Us:

National Institute of Ophthalmology (NIO) is a super speciality eye hospital in Pune committed to delivering high quality eye care, where Dr. Shreekant Kelkar and Mrs. Aruna Kelkar have worked untiringly to bring together state-of-the-art technology and trained experienced personnel.

Avoidable blindness in India:

In India, a significant portion of blindness cases are preventable, with estimates suggesting that 80-85% of blindness is either avoidable or treatable. The primary causes of avoidable blindness include cataracts, refractive errors, surgical complications, and corneal opacity. Addressing these through public health initiatives, early detection, and accessible treatment can dramatically reduce the burden of preventable blindness. By focusing on early detection, accessible treatment, and public awareness, India can significantly reduce the prevalence of preventable blindness and improve the quality of life for millions of people.

NIO VISION MARATHON - A run for awareness against avoidable blindness

The NIO Vision Marathon 2025 is a very unique and impactful running event organized by NIO in Pune, India to raise awareness about avoidable blindness - a condition that affects millions globally but can often be prevented or treated with timely intervention.

Participation categories:

1. Visually impaired participant - For persons who are visually impaired
2. Blindfolded participant with a buddy - Participation will be in a pair (2 members). One participant has to be blindfolded and the buddy will run along and guide the blindfolded participant
3. Individual participation - As any standard event participation

Distances:

Non-timed Fun Run: 3 KM | 5 KM

Timed Run: 10 KM | 21.1 KM

Participants will get:

T-shirt | Bib number | Timing chip (if applicable) | Goodie bag | Finisher medal | e-Certificate | Event photographs | Breakfast | Hydration and nutrition support | Medical aid | Overall event experience

Age categories for prizes:

• Min age to 35 years complete
• 36 to 55 years complete
• 56 to 80 years complete

Please note: It is compulsory to collect bib and t-shirt for the run. Participants without bib will not be allowed to participate in the run. No Bibs will be distributed on the race day.

The bib and t-shirt collection will be at:

1. National Institute of Ophthalmology (NIO), Off Ghole Road, Shivajinagar, Pune
2. NIOEYESPLUS, Bremen Circle, Aundh

The participant has to select either one of the above for collection of their bib and t-shirt. The dates for the same will be informed later on participant's registered email ID.

For queries / details:

Email: info@simplestepsfitness.in

WhatsApp: +91 77740 11055

Rules for Races and Prizes:

1. Only 10 KM and 21 KM races are competitive. Top 3 in each of these distance and age categories will be awarded in women and men only for the REGULAR PARTICIPANT (SOLO) category.
2. The results of all competitive races will be based on time chip.
3. The responsibility of medical fitness resides with the participant.
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. The participant agrees that their participation in this event is voluntary. Furthermore, they agree to assume any risk associated with participating in the event, and releases NIO and Simple Steps Fitness from any and all claims of loss or damage that may arise during their participation. Such releases are without limitation, and include attorneys' fees, personal injury, property damage, and any other losses or damages suffered by the participant.
6. The participants agree to indemnify and hold NIO and Simple Steps Fitness harmless against any and all claims of loss or damage.
7. The participant hereby warrants that they are physically fit and capable of participating in event without undue risk.
8. NIO and Simple Steps Fitness maintains the right to deny your participation in this event if they deem that it would risk loss or damage to any party.
9. All participants are required to obey the rules and regulations laid by the organizers. Non-compliance to the rules will result in disqualification.
10. No participant will be allowed entry without the bib numbers.