About Bhilai ( Chhattisgarh):
The first ever marathon in steel city Bhilai. It is also called as " Industrial Cubo" due to the presence of numerous industries in and around the region. It is also known for its great culture, an electric mix of people from different corners of India. Famous for its lush green atmosphere and a chain of temples, historical relics and structures as well as traditional hubs. It is a major travel destination in central India. The rapidly developing industrial,educational and commercial hub, Bhilai has won the Prime Minister's Trophy ten times for being the second best planned township in India. The city has ample to offer to its visitors and also to the locals.
Race Categories:
A ) HALF MARATHON - ( Timed Race)
a) Open to all above 16 years
b) Veterans above 60 years)
c) National Running Group Championship- for all cities amateur running group ( group entry at least 5 members maximum 10 per entry)- winners on aggregate average time of team members
B) Bhilai Green City Run- 10km- Timed Race- Open to all ( above 16 years)
C) The Great Chhattisgarhi Run/Walk- 3 km- Non Competitive-Open to all including school children above 12 years ( with guardian's permission)
National City Running Group Championship- It is a competition between different amateur running group of India from different cities. All runners details will be tabulated on a Time Table at national level. It is series of running in all our forthcoming running events in a year. The Replica Trophy will be given to all consecutive winners at all event and maximum time winning team at the end of season will be awarded as overall winner of this category will be awarded by handsome Gifts and felicitation at Kolkata. Also the overall best timing runner will be awarded as " GOLDEN SHOE" award ( with a customized trophy and pair of best sporting shoes.)
Accolades:
1. RACE T-shirt
2. Medal
3. Timing Chip for Timed Race ( Option open for 5km run to buy Timing Chip but not compulsory)
4. Timing Certificate for HM & 10K and participation certificate for 5k category
5. Refreshment for all
6. First three place holders of each category will get Trophy.
7. National Running Group Champion will be given an unique trophy as well as to 1st Runner up.
Prize Money :
Half Marathon- ( M/F)- Rs. 12,000 ; 10,000 & 8,000
FOR Veteran HM- ONLY 1ST Place (M/F)- Lotto Tracksuits
10KM- (M/F)- Rs. 5,000 ; 3,000 ; 2,000
Registration will close on 30th August, 2018. Limited number of participants will be taken. Registration will open from 25 July, 2018. So, to keep your numbers booked register your name at earliest.
Out of these registration one needy talented athlete from Chhattisgarh will be awarded as Scholarship of Rs. 20,000 & Practice Kit.