You have the power to transform your life the way you want it to be, and what could be better than making it healthier and more joyful? The Bhopal Duathlon 2023 is a one-of-a-kind event that allows you to realize your infinite potential through "cycling and running," a combination of Run-Bike-Run with two transition points between the three legs. Join us and be a part of this special event, which is a great way to start and continue your fitness journey in a new and exciting way. Gear up!
Participation Through Physical Run
- Sunday, 3rd March 2024
- Start/Finish Venue: Taran Pushkar
| Category | Reporting time | Starting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Duathlon (Sprint) | Athletes should report atleast 1 hour before the start time slot | 06:45 AM |
*Participants are requested to read overall guidelines, health advisory before registration.
RULES AND GUIDELINES
| CATEGORY | DUATHLON (SPRINT) |
|---|---|
| AGE | Age 16 years above |
- All athletes of all event and event categories must sign a waiver form pertaining to the risks and liabilities involved in their participation in the event.
- Participants below 18 years of age and above 16, have to provide consent of parents, a copy of which is to be submitted during expo.
- Participants must note that the organizing committee holds the right to reschedule/cancel the event if unforeseen circumstances arise.
We welcome corporates /institutes/groups for RBR Bhopal Triathlon and get amazing discount offers.
Groups with 1 to 5 Registrations - 10% discount
Groups with 6 to 10 Registrations - 15% discount
Groups with more than 10 Participants - 20% discount
PROCESS TO REGISTER
Online Group Registration Process where the group/corporate is sponsoring the entry fees of its team members/employees for the on-ground participative category.
- A group representative will be the single point of contact(SPOC) who has to email the request to runbhopalrun@gmail.com with the number of registrations required in the each race category (Sprint Triathlon Solo, Sprint Duathlon) mentioning the group name.
- Post submission of the group/corporate requirements, RBR team will send all the details to SPOC, like the process flow to register, invoice details, payments, last date to register etc.
- On making online payment, SPOC to share online payment receipt on runbhopalrun@gmail.com with group/corporate details.
- On receiving payment confirmation, a receipt voucher of registration fees will be generated and sent to the SPOC’s email address (as mentioned in the pre-requisite form).
- The registration team will email SPOC the unique coupon codes in excel file..The runners has to register on our website using the coupon codes.
- All members of the group/corporate need to individually register online here using the online codes issued and have to sign to the terms and conditions.
- By using the code, the team member is not required to pay the applicable entry fees of the on-ground selected race category and it will be 100% free, as you have already paid the fee to us
- Unused online codes cannot be returned or cancelled. No refund request will be entertained for unused codes or any incomplete registration.
- A group representative the point of contact (SPOC) has to collect the registration forms from the office located at HIG 22,E3 arera colony, Bhopal (MP)
- The forms have to be filled and duly signed by each individual.
- The payment for the group registrations can be made by a cheque/NEFT/UPI, after receiving the payment, the receipt of acknowledgement will be issued.
- Each group must submit their entries together at one time in a single envelope under a covering letter of the company/NGO/any other entity with authorization of the group participation with the
below mentioned details:
- Name of the group.
- Total Number of entries to be submitted
- Details of Payment i.e. Cash/Cheque/DD/Card Payment, date of purchase, amount, bank details in case of Cheque/DD submitted.
- Name, contact number, email id of the one point of contact of the group and address of the company/entity/NGO.
- GST Number of the company/entity/NGO to raise an invoice.
| CATEGORY | DUATHLON (SPRINT) |
|---|---|
| FEE | INR 1000/- INR |
- Payments will be accepted only through online
- All registrations are non-transferable
- The Photo ID should be valid and legible (Driving License/PAN/Voter Id Card etc.)
- Registrations cancelled prior to the event will be refunded as follows
- If the participant cancels less than one month before the event, there will be no refund.
- If participants cancel more than a month before the event, they will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee.
- If the participant cancels registration due to unforeseen circumstances like accidents, they will receive full refund anytime prior to the event.
- If organizing team cancels, participants will receive a full refund.
The Bhopal Sprint Duathlon is a combination of run – bike – run, in order with 2 transition points in between the three legs.
- Athletes are expected to go through the guidelines, rules and regulations for the Bhopal Duathlon (Sprint) and the leg-specific regulations for individual athletes.
- Individually, Duathlon will be considered complete only if an athlete meets the following criteria:
- Tagging at every timing mat throughout the course route
- Not been disqualified by the technical officer for any improper action
- Has followed all the rules and regulations.
- Athletes are required to attend the race-briefings which will be conducted on Saturday, 2nd March 2024, in every 2 hours at Mayur Vihar Park, Bhopal which will cover important information regarding course, rules, clarifications and last minute changes if any, due to unforeseen conditions.
- The waiver form must be read and duly signed by all the participants.
- It is mandatory to go through the health advisory.
- The participant must recognize that participation in the event is a potentially hazardous activity and he/she is willingly accepting all risks associated with such participation, including, but not limited to, falls; contact with other people, or vehicular or other traffic; the effects of the weather, including heat and/or humidity, wind, cold, and wet or slippery surfaces; physical injury from the act of running itself, terrorist threats; and all other risks associated with a public event. Bhopal Runners and its officers, representatives, or any other associate will not be responsible for any claim, loss, or liability for any injury to person or property that participants may suffer resulting from any cause during the event.
- There will be clear signage indicating routes, turns and stations but ultimately it is the responsibility of the athlete themselves to make the proper judgment.
- Medical/Aid stations, on cycling / running course are being provided for assistance & aid.
- Your safety and health are of utmost importance to us. If you face any difficulty during this challenging event, please seek support. Medical aids, support, ambulances, marshals, are available at Medical/Aid Stations, on the route at designated spot and at the start/finish line of the course.
- Medical officials shall have final authority to remove a athlete from the race if the athlete is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death. Medical transport of any athlete will result in disqualification.
- Participants need to know that the organizers cannot be held responsible for any incident due to medical negligence of the athlete.
- Athletes who are unable to maintain the pace and finish the event in the stipulated time can take the sweep vehicle. However, this will lead to elimination and timing certificates of such athlete will not be issued.
- Athletes should inform race officials if they withdraw from the race at any time. It is the responsibility of the athlete to return timing chip.
- Athletes are expected to follow directions and instructions of race officials and public authorities.
- Athletes may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches in any distractive manner during the Race. Using a communication device during the Race will result in disqualification. However bike computers & radars are allowed.
- Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are strongly prohibited. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, or video camera will be disqualified.
- An athlete cannot physically assist the forward progress of another athlete on any leg of the Duathlon. This would lead to disqualification of both athletes.
- All registered athletes are required to acknowledge and abide by Bhopal Runners Anti-Doping Rules.
- All athletes are requested to honor sportsmanship, follow rules of the event, and respect fellow athletes, volunteers and race officials. Athletes are strictly prohibited from using foul, harsh, or abusive language towards either each other or event officials. Failure to do so may lead to penalty and/or disqualification.
- It is athlete’s individual responsibility to fully understand the rules & avoid penalties. The decision of race official / organization is final in case of violations.
- Race officials shall have authority to disqualify any athlete.
- A helpdesk will be set up to address the queries of athletes at the Start / finish venues.
- Organizers will also hold the right to shorten/omit the swimming course due to but not limited to weather, unforeseen circumstances for triathlon.
- The organizing committee holds the right to modify guidelines, policies and routes if necessary.
- Participants have to follow the existing COVID-19 state Advisory and keep themselves and others safe.
On Saturday, 2nd March 2024, all athletes must check-in their bikes in the designated transition area from anytime between 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM. Bikes will not be permitted to enter transition on race morning. Athletes will leave their bike in the designated transition areas. You will have access to transition area beginning at 6 AM on race morning, but you will not be allowed to remove your bike from transition until the start of the bike leg of the race.
The athletes will begin their sprint duathlon with 1 lap of 5km (total 5km) as their first phase of the same. Know more>>
After completing run leg, pick up your transition bag & head into the change tent, if you plan to change the outfit. You need to put all your run gear into the transition bag. After completing your change, you can leave transition bag at designated transition area. You can then enter the cycling course from there.
Cycling phase would be the phase following the completion of 1st Run and Transition. This would be a 4 lap course of 5km each, to cover a net 20km on cycle. Know more>>
After completing bike leg, rack your bike to designated transition area. Pick up your transition bag & head into the change tent, if you plan to change the outfit. You need to put all your gear into the transition bag. Bike shoes must either stay on bike pedals or be placed in the run gear bag. After completing your change, you can leave transition bag at designated transition area. You can then enter the run course from there.
This running course will be the last segment where athletes will be covering a lap of a distance of 2.5km (total 2.5km) through the given route. Know more>>
| CATEGORY | DUATHLON SPRINT |
|---|---|
| CUT OFF | 2.30 hours |
All athletes will have to complete the Sprint Duathlon within the cut-off time. Once they Cross the starting mat in any category, anyone who does not complete the event in cut off times for Duathlon will be designated as DID NOT FINISH (DNF) in the official results. Aid station stops, transitions & any other stops will be included in total elapsed time. Splits will be recorded for each segment of the race.
Based on permits for the roads on the course and the safety of athletes involved, cut-off times will be enforced strictly. Decision of Officials/ Race Marshal will be final and binding.
Bhopal Runners reserves the right to remove an athlete from the course and award DNF ( DID NOT FINISH) to the athlete if our course staff determines there is no possibility of an athlete finishing the given discipline (run, bike) before the posted cut-off times based on an athlete’s location, time, and average speed upto that point. The decision of the race official’s organizers shall be final & binding.
Transition area will open at 6 AM on the race day morning. Checkout bike & transition bag till 12 PM in the designated transition area.
Bhopal Runners will not be responsible for any items left after 12 PM on Race Day. You must have your athlete wristband on in order to enter transition.
If you are unable to personally claim your bike and gear, a family member or friend can retrieve your items using the Bike Check-Out & Gear checkout tickets provided in your race packet. We recommend following this practice as it will save you time and energy when you have finished.
REFRESHMENTAthlete post-race refreshment area opens at 7.45 AM. The athlete post race refreshment area is for athletes only and your athlete wristband provide you with access.
PHYSIOTHERAPYAt the finish line, a physiotherapist will be on hand to provide support for participants' post-race recovery. This is a complimentary service available on first come first basis.
MEDICAL TENTAt the finish line, a medical aid station will be available for athletes to provide any assistance if required.
Competing in a Sprint Duathlon can take a toll on the body, and a proper care before-during-post event is vital. Bhopal Runners is not responsible for individuals' health issues.
Participant’s health is of utmost priority for us. We urge you to read the health protocols before registering as well as just prior to the event date. Know more>>
PRE-RACE
- Identification (Photo ID)
- Attend Expo / Athletic Check -In
- Bike Services Tune Up
- Attend Athlete Briefing
- Study Race Courses
- Create a Dietary Plan
- Ensure good heart health
- Train Similar Distances
- Study the route to reach the start venue and plan your travel.
- Familiarize yourself with course and race rules.
- Bike Check –In with stickers on
RACE DAY- RUN
- Fuel Belt if needed
- Race Belt or Safety Pins
- Bib Number
- Hat - Visor Running Shoes
- Socks
- Sunglasses
- Water Bottle
- Run shorts/ shirt
- Running shoes
RACE DAY – BIKE
- Bike Pump
- Extra Nutrition
- Extra Bottles of Water
- Sunscreen
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Sunglasses
- Bike Shoes
- Socks GPS Observer or Bike Computer
- Tool bag with spare tubes and repair tools
- BIB
MISCELLANEOUS
- Body Glide
- Antibacterial
- Heart Rate Monitor & Chest Strap
- Hair Ties
- Post-Race Clothing
- Race Map
- Energy bars, gels S Fluids
- Recovery Nutrition
- Medical ID card & info
- Ensure to wear weather appropriate apparel.
- If you need medical assistance, medical aid station & Ambulance are placed on the course
Participants can collect their kits from the expo to be held on Saturday, 2nd March 2024 at Taran Pushkar, Link Road No.1, Bhopal from 12PM - 6PM. Know more>>
Open Category winners are eligible for prize money. Winners of age category will be awarded with trophy & certificate. Know more>>
SMS and Timing Certificate will be provided to eligible athletes - athletes who tag at all the timing mats will be eligible for timing certificates. Participants failing to tag on a mandatory timing mat will be disqualified.
The provisional timing results are displayed on the website within 8 hours of the close of the event. Final Race timing results would only be available on the event website within 14 days from the date of the event. Participants are advised to download them from the website.
Athletes who find any discrepancies in the published results or any corrections in the e-certificate can write us an email at runbhopalrun@gmail.com with sufficient proof, which has to be submitted within 7 days. A jury will be formed with the technical committee to discuss the discrepancies and share the final results after verification of the facts. The jury can cancel or disqualify the results of the participant if any discrepancy is found in the activity or in the provided documents.
The organizing committee holds the right to modify guidelines, policies, and routes if necessary. Please refer to the athletic guide weeks prior to the event for guidelines. The Athletic Guide must be duly read by all the participants, which will keep them updated about the rules and regulations for the event.
RUNNER AMENITIES
All registered participants are entitled to:
- Official race T-shirt (your preferred size based on stock availability on a first come basis)
- Race BIB (to be worn on the run)
- Multi Sport Ankle Timing Chip
- Athlete Wristband – Must be attached at time of check-in and worn until after the race is complete.
- Bike & Gear Checkout Tickets
- Transition (Gear) Bag ( 1 Bag )
- Stickers for bike helmet, bike frame, bike stem
- Stickers for Transition Bag (1)
- Frame sticker should be visible on both sides of your bike. The bike stem sticker will be placed in between handle bars. The helmet sticker will be affixed to the front of your helmet. Please note that failures to affix stickers on bike & helmet will attract disqualification. The bike frame sticker cannot be altered in any fashion.
- Beautiful finisher medal.
- Finisher e-certificate
- Timed-race results
- Post-race refreshments
- Awards
- Physiotherapy
- Water, energy drinks, and refreshments along the route
- Medical assistance and support at 3 aid stations & ambulances along the route, and medical stations/ambulances at the start as well as finish lines.
MAPS/Course
Participation Through Physical Run
- Sunday, 3rd March 2024
- Start/Finish Venue: Taran Pushkar
| Category | Reporting time | Starting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Duathlon (Sprint) | Athletes should report atleast 45 min before the start time slot | 06:45 AM |
Running 1
This phase involves athletes to make 1 lap of 5 km through the same route as cycling. Athletes crossing timing mat post cycling, should take a left and continue straight towards Gammon Mall, take left and continue straight towards Mata Mandir Square, take left at Tulsi Tower and continue straight towards 1250 Hospital and final left to join Main Road No. 1 and reach the finish and conitnue for cycling
*may change subject to permission and approval
- Athletes may run, walk or crawl.
- Athletes must wear their bib number in front of them clearly visible at all times on the course. Intentional alteration of any kind or failure to wear BIB number is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
- Athletes must wear suitable running attire, including shoes, shorts, tights, or running-specific apparel. Running with a bare torso is prohibited
- Athletes may wear hats, visors, or sweatbands, provided they do not obstruct the view of the participant or pose a safety risk to themselves or others.
- Headphones or headsets which are inserted to or covering the ears are not allowed during the event. Failure to adhere will attract disqualification.
- Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, or video camera will be disqualified.
- All athletes are expected to follow traffic rules.
- The route for run leg is same as that of cycling leg.
- There will be clear signage indicating routes, turns and stations but ultimately, it is the responsibility of the athlete to make proper judgment.
- Athletes may walk if fatigued and can rehydrate or seek medical help from 3 hydration/medical stations if and when needed.
- No individual support vehicles or non-athlete escort runners are allowed.
- The race will be complete when the runner's upper body, i.e. torso, crosses the finish line, and the time of doing so is recorded.
- Please follow Race Officials & Public Authorities directions when communicated.
- Any verbal abuse of marshals, race officials, organizing staff or volunteers is grounds for immediate disqualification.
- The organizing committee holds the right to change rules and course, if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
Run to Bike Transition :
After completing run leg, pick up your transition bag & head into the change tent, if you plan to change the outfit. You need to put all your run gear into the transition bag. After completing your change, you can leave transition bag at designated transition area. You can then enter the cycling course from there.
Cycling
This phase involves athletes to make 4 laps of 5 km each, i.e., 20 km total. Athletes crossing timing mat, should take a left and continue straight towards Gammon Mall, take left and continue straight towards Mata Mandir Square, take left at Tulsi Tower and continue straight towards 1250 Hospital and final left to join Main Road No. 1 and repeat this loop 4 times to continue final running. During the entire cycling phase from, the athlete must wear a helmet with fastened strap, failing which they might be disqualified without any warning.
* may change subject to permission and approval
- Athletes must wear their multisport timing chip on their left ankle throughout the event till they cross the finish line.
- Athletes must wear suitable cycling attire, including shoes. Cycling with a bare torso is prohibited.
- No fixed-gear bikes, aerodynamic aids or any other accessories made specifically to lessen resistance are permitted.
- Helmet sticker must be visible on front side of the helmet. Bike frame stickers should be visible on both sides of bike. Bike stem sticker will be placed in between handle bars. Failure to affix stickers on bike & helmet will attract disqualification.
- Mirrors attached to the bike / helmet or body is prohibited.
- For the duration of the bike leg, including entering & exiting transition zone, a helmet with CPSC approval is required. Athletes who ride without a chinstrap that is attached or without an approved helmet may be disqualified. Modifications to hard shell helmets, which affect their integrity, are not allowed.
- Cameras, phone cameras, and videos cameras are prohibited.
- During the event, headphones and headsets that cover or intrude into the ear are not permitted.
- Athletes may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches in any distractive manner during the race.
- There will be clear signages indicating routes, turns and stations but ultimately it is the responsibility of the athlete to understand & make the proper judgment. No alteration of times or results will be provided to athletes who fail to follow the correct path for any reason.
- Athletes must comply with all traffic laws while being on the cycling route, unless specifically instructed otherwise by an official. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
- Athletes should never put themselves or other athletes in danger. Those who will endanger themselves or other athlete will attract disqualification.
- Individual assistance / support are not permitted.
- There will be no bike support on route. It is the athletes' responsibility to maintain and repair their own bike. Athletes must to be equipped to deal with any potential mechanical issue. Race officials assistance is permitted.
- Athletes may feel free to stop if exhausted during the cycling phase and rehydrate at the 3 hydration/ aid/ medical stations throughout the 5 KM route’s loop.
- Athletes may, if necessary are permitted to walk while cycling, but they are not permitted to move forward on the bike course without their bicycle.
- Any drafting of another bike or any other vehicle is not allowed. Athletes must keep a distance of 12 m apart, except in case of overtaking. Non- compliance may lead to drafting violation.
- Any overtaking is done when the front wheel of passing athlete overcome the front end of the athlete who is passed. Non – compliance may lead to drafting violations.
- Overtaking athletes may pass on the right for up to reasonable time, but must move back to the left side of the road, after passing. Athletes may not back out of the draft zone once it is entered.
- Athletes must ride single file on the far left side of the road except when passing another rider, or for reasons of safety. Side-by-side riding is not allowed and will result in a position violation.
- Athletes should not impede the forward progress of other athletes.
- In case of any rule violation, you will receive a penalty or violation card. You are supposed to report the card at the finish line. Failure to do so may attract in disqualification.
- Litter of all kind must be discarded within the waste area of aid station / finish line.
- Please follow Race Officials & Public Authorities directions when communicated.
- Any verbal abuse of marshals, race officials, organizing staff or volunteers is grounds for immediate disqualification.
- The organizing committee holds the right to change rules and course, if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
Bike to Run Transition
After completing bike leg, rack your bike to designated transition area. Pick up your transition bag & head into the change tent, if you plan to change the outfit. You need to put all your gear into the transition bag. Bike shoes must either stay on bike pedals or be placed in the run gear bag. After completing your change, you can leave transition bag at designated transition area. You can then enter the run course from there.
Running 2
The sprint duathlon for the athletes will commence with a 2.5km out-and-back course. After completing the cycling segment and passing the timing mat near Taran Pushkar, runners should make a left turn, proceed straight towards Gammon Mall, take a left turn, and after covering 200 meters, a u-turn (1.25km). The final stretch involves returning on the same route to reach the finish line timing mat.
* may change subject to permission and approval
- Athletes may run, walk or crawl.
- Athletes must wear their bib number in front of them clearly visible at all times on the course. Intentional alteration of any kind or failure to wear BIB number is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
- Athletes must wear suitable running attire, including shoes, shorts, tights, or running-specific apparel. Running with a bare torso is prohibited
- Athletes may wear hats, visors, or sweatbands, provided they do not obstruct the view of the participant or pose a safety risk to themselves or others.
- Headphones or headsets which are inserted to or covering the ears are not allowed during the event. Failure to adhere will attract disqualification.
- Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, or video camera will be disqualified.
- All athletes are expected to follow traffic rules.
- The route for run leg is same as that of cycling leg.
- There will be clear signage indicating routes, turns and stations but ultimately, it is the responsibility of the athlete to make proper judgment.
- Athletes may walk if fatigued and can rehydrate or seek medical help from 3 hydration/medical stations if and when needed.
- No individual support vehicles or non-athlete escort runners are allowed.
- The race will be complete when the runner's upper body, i.e. torso, crosses the finish line, and the time of doing so is recorded.
- Please follow Race Officials & Public Authorities directions when communicated.
- Any verbal abuse of marshals, race officials, organizing staff or volunteers is grounds for immediate disqualification.
- The organizing committee holds the right to change rules and course, if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
Event Flow
| SATURDAY, 2ND MARCH 2024,EXPO | ||
|---|---|---|
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | BIB Collection + Bike Check-In | Taran Pushkar |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Athlete Briefing For Duathlon | Taran Pushkar |
| SUNDAY, 3rd MARCH 2024, RACE DAY | ||
|---|---|---|
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 05:00 AM | Volunteers Reporting Time | Taran Pushkar |
| 6:00 AM | Participants Reporting Time + Transition Area Opens | Taran Pushkar |
| 06:45 AM | Duathlon starts | Taran Pushkar |
| 09:15 AM | Race Cut-Off time | Taran Pushkar |
| 10:00 AM | Award Ceremony | Taran Pushkar |
| Till 11:00 AM | Bike & Gear Checkout | Transition Area at Taran Pushakar |
*Athletes should report atleast 1 Hour before their flag-off time.
Athletic Guide
CHECKLIST
Expo
It is mandatory for all participants must come to the EXPO to collect their Athletic Kit and attend the Athletic Briefing.
Date- Saturday, 2nd March 2024 Time- 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Venue- Taran Pushkar, Link Road No.1 BhopalAthlete Check-In will not be open on race day. If you do not check in during the designated Athlete Check-In hours you will not be permitted to race.
To do checklist for Athletes
- Registration Confirmation Mail having ER Number either on your phone or printed.
- Photo ID and Registration Mail has to be shown to volunteers to receive Bib Number.
- Pick up Athlete Race Packet.
- Attend the mandatory Athletic Briefing For Triathlon Participants 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM , Athletic Briefing For Duathlon Participants 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Mandatory Bike Check-In
Athletes have to provide the following documents to collect athletic kit
- Registration confirmation email having ER NUMBER
- COVID vaccination certificate (both doses) or a RT- PCR Negative Report is required to collect the BIB and to participate in the event.
- Supporting photo ID (Driving License, Passport, Aadhar card, or any other Government approved photo ID)
Participants will receive following during the Expo :
- Official race T-shirt (your preferred size based on stock availability on a first come basis)
- Race BIB (to be worn on the run)
- Multi Sport Ankle Timing Chip
- Athlete Wristband – Must be attached at time of check-in and worn until after the race is complete.
- Bike & Gear Checkout Tickets
- Transition (Gear) Bag ( 1 Bag )
- Stickers for bike helmet, bike frame, bike stem
- Stickers for Transition Bag (1)
- Frame sticker should be visible on both sides of your bike. The bike stem sticker will be placed in between handle bars. The helmet sticker will be affixed to the front of your helmet. Please note that failures to affix stickers on bike & helmet will attract disqualification. The bike frame sticker cannot be altered in any fashion.
Athlete Wristband
A wristband printed with your race number will be affixed to your wrist at Athlete Check-In. This band will identify you as an official athlete and must be worn immediately after it is issued till completion of race. The wristband is required for medical identification purposes and allows you access to both transitions area and post – race athlete areas.
Mandatory Athletic Briefing
During the Expo, Athletic Briefing For Triathlon Participants will take place between 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM , Athletic Briefing For Duathlon Participants will take place between 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM will be conducted at the same location (SATURDAY, 2nd MARCH), which we urge participants to attend. The briefing will cover important information pertaining to any peculiarities of course, rules, cut-off time and most importantly any last minute changes that have may potentially occur. During the briefings athlete may ask about any clarifications.
Mandatory Bike Check -In
On Saturday, 2nd March 2024, all athletes must check-in their bikes in the designated transition area from anytime between 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM. Bikes will not be permitted to enter transition on race morning. Athletes will leave their bike in the designated transition areas. You will have access to transition area beginning at 6 AM on race morning, but you will not be allowed to remove your bike from transition until the start of the bike leg of the race.
Gear Bag Detailed Information
During Athlete Check-In, Athletes will receive 1 bag and numbered sticker in their athletic kit. Athletes will bring their transition bag on race day Morning.
Transition Gear Bag
Drop-Off: Race morning at designated transition area after 6:00 AM at Taran Pushkar.
Use: Should pack your transition bag with all the gear you will need on the bike course (helmet, cycling shoes, sunglasses, etc.), run course and anything else you will need in transition race morning / post event. If you wish to change outfits facility of changing tents is available. Drop off your bag in the transition area.
Pick-Up: Designated Transition Area till 12 PM
Note:
- Official race T-shirt (your preferred size based on stock availability on a first come basis)
- Race BIB (to be worn on the run)
- Make sure that you stick the numbered sticker on the bag firmly before you put your gear in them. We recommend you label your transition bag with a permanent marker in addition to using the transition bag stickers.
- Make sure that you do not mark these bags other than race number sticker.
- All gear, including cycling shoes and helmets MUST go into athletes’ transition bag. No loose gear will be allowed on the ground next to the bikes in transition.
- Do not put any valuables including mobile phone or overfill the bag.
- Bhopal Runners is not responsible for the contents in the bag
HEALTH ADVISORY
We strongly advocate the safety of every participant & those around you. Please be aware of the latest COVID-19 advisory & protocols by regularly checking updates from the WHO in addition to state public health authorities.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONARYWe strongly urge all the participants to review following questions and consult physician before participating:
- Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
- Do you feel pain/ heaviness in your chest when you do physical activity?
- Have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
- Do you experience palpitations?
- Do you have shortness of breath?
- Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
- Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
- Are you on any prescribed drugs for your blood pressure or any medical condition?
- Do you have family history of heart disease?
- Have you had severe covid 19?
- Are you on post COVID medication /treatment?
- Are you above the age of 55 years?
- Are you pregnant?
- Do you have insulin dependent diabetes?
- Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?
- Do you have difficulty in breathing, especially in cold and dry weather conditions?
- If you have answered YES to any of the above questions, we strongly recommend that you seek advice from your doctor before you participate. Do not run if you feel unwell. It is unfair to you and your family to risk serious illness and/or suffer a medical emergency on race day. Please stay home and be safe.
- The medical support stations are next to the aid stations along the route and start & finish venue. There will be ambulances along the route and start & finish venue, in case any emergency medical help is required. Please ask for medical help if you have the slightest hint that you may need it.
- Full disclosure of medical condition(s), within the previous 12 months is required. Medical consultation/clearance may be necessary from a physician prior to participating in the event. In all cases, the final decision of medical consideration is at the discretion of the organizers.
- The event is planned and organized with medical services for the safety of all athletes. A large team of doctors, health professionals provides medical support for the participants. Medical stations will be identified by the signage with the Red Cross symbol & are located on the route at the designated areas and as well as at the start/finish line venue (Taran Pushkar) & on course aid stations.
GROUP REGISTRATIONS
Groups with more than :
1 to 5 Registrations - 10% discount
6 to 10 Registrations - 15% discount
10 Participants - 20% discount