Mumbai Marathon- Mumbai Marathon Jan 17, 2010 Registration Information
The Mumbai Marathon is an international event held annually in January. This event was first staged in the year 2004. The name “marathon” comes from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek human messenger. The legend is that he was sent from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon. It is said that he ran the entire distance without stopping and burst into the assembly, exclaiming ‘We have won.’(in Greek and not in English!!). When the modern Olympics became a reality, the organizers were looking for a grand event, recalling the ancient glory of Greece. The idea of organizing a marathon race came from Michel Bréal, who wanted the Marathon to feature in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. The Greeks staged a selection race for the Olympic marathon, and this first marathon was won by Charilaos Vasilakos in 3 hours and 18 minutes. The Olympic men’s record is 2:06:32, set at the 2008 Summer Olympics by Samuel Kamau Wanjiru of Kenya.
There are various modes to register in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2010 Hurry up and ensure your entry is in!
Important Dates :
Registration Start Date: Thursday, July 9th 2009
Registration End Date: Tuesday, August 18th 2009 or as soon as running places are filled, whichever is earlier.
Race Category:
|
Race/Distance |
Min. Age Eligibility (As on 16.01.2010) |
|
Marathon (42.195 km) |
Born on or before 16.01.1992 (18 yrs) |
|
Half Marathon (21.097 km) |
Born on or before 16.01.1992 (18 yrs) |
|
Dream Run (6 km) |
Born on or before 16.01.1998 (12 yrs) |
|
Sr. Citizens’ Run (4.3 km) |
Born on or before 16.01.1950 (60 yrs) |
|
Wheelchair Event (2.5 km) |
Born on or before 16.01.1998 (12 yrs) |
Entry Fees :
|
Race Category |
Indian Applicant |
#Overseas Applicant |
|
Entry Fee |
Entry Fee |
|
| Marathon |
Rs. 500* |
USD 35* |
| Half Marathon |
Rs. 500* |
USD 35* |
| Dream Run |
Rs. 300 |
USD 20 |
| Senior Citizens’ Run |
Rs. 200 |
USD 10 |
| Wheelchair Event |
Rs. 200 |
USD 10 |
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