RUN BHOPAL RUN – 5K
Run Bhopal is ready to forge this year with its unifying hopes and spirits to provide the best and memorable experience to its running community.
What more divine than running through the breeze of the beautiful lakes and feel the aura of cool and calm lanes of the city . 5k can be an easy go and a time to express love for the nature and soul planet. It will be fun…it will be worth the mile and will reward you with splendid vibes and aura of achievement.
Participation Through Physical Run
- Sunday,08 December 2024
- Start Venue: TT nagar Stadium * (TBD)
- Finish Venue: TT nagar Stadium
| Race Category | Reporting time | Flag off time |
|---|---|---|
| 5K OPEN | 6:00 am | 7:30 am |
Participants are requested to read important instructions, health protocol and guidelines before applying for the event.
RULES AND GUIDELINES
Age Limit
| CATEGORY | 5K |
|---|---|
| AGE | 12 Years & above |
- All participants of all races and race categories must sign a waiver form pertaining to risk and liabilities involved in the participation in the event.
- Participants below 18 years have to provide consent of parents, the copy of which is to be submitted during expo.
We welcome corporates /institutes/groups for RBR 2024 and get amazing discount offers.
Groups with more than 10 to 49 Registrations - 10% discount
Groups with more than 50 to 99 Registrations- 15% discount
Groups with more than 100 Participants & Above - 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 (5KM, 10KM & Half Marathon(21.095 k)M) 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, and waiver form of the sponsoring organization.
- By using the code, the team member is not required to pay the applicable entry fees of the on-ground selected race category
- 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 | 5K |
|---|---|
| FEE | INR 500 |
- Payments accepted only through online
- Once registration is confirmed, the fee is non-refundable, unless event gets cancelled or postponed
- All registrations are non-transferable
- The Photo ID should be valid and legible (Driving License/PAN/Voter Id Card etc.)
- REFUND POLICY
- The organisers will initiate a full refund in case of cancellation/postponement of the event from the organizer’s end due to unforeseen events.
- Participants with medical emergencies and accidents will be provided a full refund at any time prior to the event.
- Please fill in the emergency contact information and other details on the back of the bib in ink – permanent marker pen recommended.
- Use a pin for each corner of the bib number.
- Always keep the bib number visible - Do not remove or cover the bib with anything.
- You will not be permitted to run without a bib.
- Please do not lose your bib and do not exchange your bib with anyone else – each bib is digitally registered to you and your running number!
| CATEGORY | CUT OFF |
|---|---|
| 5k | 1 hour |
Official RBR Lead vehicles shall be positioned at the start of each run. Participants can follow the lead vehicles for directional orientation
Every mile and kilometer point is clearly indicated on the course, Runners can look out for these signages for Route directions, Distance markers, Medical and Aid stations, Water stations, Entertainment stations and toilets.
Sweep vehicle for runners who are unable to maintain the pace and finish the run in the stipulated time. However, if runner persists on continuing to run can do so on footpaths.
The facility of baggage is available for participants. Please do not leave any valuables like phones, camera, jewelry or original identification in your bag. The organizers will not be responsible for any loss, misplacement or theft of items in the baggage counter. For security reasons, participants are requested to come, as far as possible, without any baggage.
No shuttle bus Start / finish venue same.
A helpdesk will be setup to address the queries of athletes and visitors at the Start / finish Venue.
Participants can collect their kits from expo to be held on December 8,2024 and December 9,2024 at T T Nagar Stadium, Badminton Court from 11 AM-6 PM. Know more>>
Your safety and health is important to us, it is mandatory to follow the health protocols. Know more>>
To ensure you have fun and successful challenge, here are care tips. Know more>>
To ensure you have a well-managed and good experience, here are some code of conduct instructions.Know more>>
RUNNER AMENITIES
All registered participants are entitled to:
- Official race t-shirt (your preferred size based on stock availability on a first come basis)
- Official race BIB
- Goodie bag
- Water, energy drinks and refreshments along the route.
- Medical assistance and support
- Beautiful Finisher Medal.
- Post-race refreshments
* Subject to permission and approval
Participation Through Physical Run
- Sunday,08 December 2024
- Start Venue: TT nagar Stadium * (TBD)
- Finish Venue: TT nagar Stadium
| Race Category | Reporting time | Flag off time |
|---|---|---|
| 5K OPEN | 6:00 am | 7:30 am |
Corals: Participants will start in corals on Sunday,08 December 2024 to avoid overcrowding and smooth passage of the participants.
Course support amenities
- The course has a net gain in elevation from start to finish. Please study the elevation gain and evaluate your race day strategy. It is strongly advised to bear the above fact in mind and consult physician before embarking.
- Even though the course will be closed to vehicular traffic and will be manned by police and race volunteers, you will have to be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- You will have to follow the instructions of the police, route marshals or race officials at all times.
- Lead vehicles will be guiding the participants along the complete course.
- ‘Route Signages’ will be placed all along the race route for directional orientation for the participants.
- There will be non-contact hydration/aid station along the course.
- Toilets will be available at the Start, along the course.
- A medical aid station with health care professionals will be near every water station and ambulances placed along the route.
- A field hospital / medical station will be available at the start/finish point for any medical emergencies.
RACE CUT OFF TIME
| CATEGORY | CUT OFF |
|---|---|
| 5k | 1 hour |
Event Flow
| EXPO | |
|---|---|
| Friday, 6th December 2024 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Saturday, 7th December 2024 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| RACE DAY | |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 8th December 2024 | Activities |
| 5:00 am | Volunteers Reporting time |
| 5:30 am | Half Marathon Runners Reporting time |
| 5:30 am | 10K Runners Reporting time |
| 6:00 am | 5K Runners Reporting time |
| 6:15 am | Half Marathon Runners Flag off time |
| 6:30 am | 10K Runners Flag off time |
| 7:30 am | 5K Runners Flag off time |
| 9.30 am | Award ceremony begins |
| 10.30 am | Finish area timing mats off |
| 10.30 am | Finish area closes |
Expo
The RBR Expo will be held on December 6,2024 and December 7,2024 at T T Nagar Stadium, Badminton Court from 11 AM-6 PM.
Participants will receive the following during expo:
- T-Shirt
- Goodie bag
- Running Bib
Runners have to provide following documents:
- Registration confirmation email
- Govt. approved photo ID proof (Driving license, passport, Aadhaar card, etc.
- A group can send their representative/s to collect the running number of bibs on behalf of their team members. Please note, the representative/s collecting the number of bibs must be fully vaccinated and must carry a soft copy of his/her vaccination certificate to enter the expo premises. The representative/s need to carry the following documents of the participants for the collection of number bibs:
- A printed copy of the group confirmation email sent across to the group’s point person
- A printed copy of the signed letter on the NGO/company letterhead authorizing the representative/s to collect number bibs on behalf of the group.
- Every individual registrant of the group has to sign the waiver form without which a bib will not be issued.
- Fully Vaccination certificate (2 doses) or RTPCR test negative report of the representative and participants.
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All participants must come to the Expo to collect your Bibs. If you are unable to come and collect their bib on these dates due to unavoidable circumstances, a representative can collect the bib, chip and runners kit on your behalf. The representative will be required to produce the following documents to our registration team –
- The original Acceptance Letter / email confirmation print.
- A photocopy of photographic proof of the registered participant’s identity
- A signed copy of the waiver form by the registrant without which bib will not be issued.
- Govt. approved photo ID proof (Driving license, passport, Aadhaar card, etc.
HEALTH ADVISORY
- We wish and advise safety of every participant so protect yourself and those around you.
Please review the following questions before applying:
- 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 have 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?
- Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or any medical condition?
- Do you have family history of heart disease?
- 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 apply to participate. Do not run if you feel unwell. If you feel any of the symptoms like fever, cold, chills, nausea, chest pain or any other sickness. It is unfair to you and your family to risk serious illness and/or suffer a medical emergency on race day You are unlikely to do yourself justice and to others. Please stay home and be safe. The event is planned and organized with well-equipped medical services for the safety of all our runners. The large team of doctors, health professionals to provide medical support for the participants. Medical Stations can be identified by the signage's with the Red Cross symbol and will be at the Start & finish Venue (TT nagar Stadium & TT Nagar stadium) and on course aid stations.
On Course:Each medical aid station is equipped with a team of medical personnel to provide medical aid. On Course medical coverage is supported with ambulances.
Start/ Finish:The medical tent area at TT nagar stadium is well equipped with trained medical staff, health workers and aid supplies with ambulance support. There will also be a physio area, where trained professionals will help you with stretching and massages.
In the event a participant is transported to a local area hospital at the discretion of the medical team, help desk is located at TT nagar Stadium and TT nagar stadium for enquiries.
It is also very important that you complete the emergency contact information on the back of your bib.
Help your fellow participants. If you notice a runner in distress, ask if help is needed. When appropriate, obtain assistance from our course medical groups.
The activity for which you are registering may be physically challenging and pose a risk of discomfort, illness, injury, and even death. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in sufficient physical condition to participate in the Event without risk to your health or your life. You shall not hold the organizer responsible for any mishap.
GROUP REGISTRATIONS
Groups with more than :
10 to 49 Registrations - 10% discount
50 to 99 Registrations - 15% discount
100 Participants & Above - 20% discount