GREEN EARTH MARATHON

GREEN EARTH MARATHON

Water Indeed Is The Elixir Of Life

The importance of water as a natural resource needs no re-iteration. Sadly, the term ‘water footprint’ has been trending in recent times. The trend reflects the sudden emergence and global realization of a severe water crisis.

For those of us who wonder why the crisis despite the majority of the Earth being covered with water? Well, 97% of all the water is saltwater, unsuitable for consumption. 0.5% out of the 3% freshwater is available for drinking as the rest is locked in glaciers, ice beds, and earth’s atmosphere.

Despite earth being a self-contained ecosystem, the strain on the water resources has begun affecting the global citizens. The credit goes to the exploitative human activities since the civilization walked its first steps on earth. Phenomenal population growth, global warming, climate change, reduced rainfall, industrial developments and careless water consumption at the household level are the major driving factors behind the crisis.

In India, a land blessed with one of the most comprehensive river systems in the world, the gravity of water crisis echoes louder than ever. As per the NITI AAYOG report, by the end of 2020, most of the Indian states will be affected by major droughts and a severe shortage of drinking water.

Unless water conservation transforms into a mass movement, preserving this crucial natural resource may prove to be a daunting task. And that is exactly why the Bengaluru Green World Marathon is relevant.

Bengaluru Green World Marathon –Because Every Drop Counts  

The first edition of the Bengaluru Marathon is being organized to raise awareness about the multiple facets of the water crisis, the significance of grassroots management, multiple methods of water conservation, our ancient heritage of water management, and drawing the attention of policymakers towards alternative methods of water management. Other activities include a competition among Engineering Graduates for innovative solutions and a painting exhibition around the theme. So, let’s participate and make every drop count!

Race categories

• 5km Family run– A great and fun way for the parents to run along with their children. Even individual runners can participate in this event. Timing chip for 5 km run is optional and would have to be selected at the time of registration.

• 5 km Timed run / 10km run/ HALFMARATHON– These are timed runs and the electronic timing chip will be provided

Age categories and trophies

• 5 km run categories: Girls & Boys ,Women & Men 8 years and above. Top 3 runners (only runners who opt for timing chip) in open category win Trophies.
• 10 km run categories: Women & Men 14 years and above. Top 3 runners in open category win Trophies.
• Half Marathon: Women & Men 18 years and above. Top 3 runners in open category win Trophies.

Race support and nutrition

• The venue and the race route will have ample water & nutrition stations.
• All runners will be provided breakfast post the run. Please retain your bib as a proof of participation in the run. Breakfast will be provided only runners with valid bibs.
• Ambulance and medical support would be provided during the run.
• Time limit for 5 km-60 Minutes, 10 km – 100 Minutes; Half Marathon – 200 Minutes. All support stations, volunteers and timing mats will be removed postthis time cutoff.

Race affiliation and timing eligibility for other marathons

• The event is organized under the aegis of Karnataka Athletics Association.

Declaration

By submitting the form, I hereby declare that I am physically fit to participate in this event and have attained all necessary physical examination by a registered medical practitioner. I acknowledge that participating in this event may carry some risk to my health. I release the organizers from any liability or any loss or injury which I may suffer while participating in the race. I have read and understood all the “RULES & REGULATIONS” and all the information provided by me in the registration form is correct. Further, I grant full permission to the organizer and all associated organizations to use all event material including photographs and videotape for publicity and advertising purposes without any compensation. I give Organizer the right to send me any communication (event, promotion, partners, etc.) via email, SMS, Phone call, Social media & any other channel.

Rules and Regulations

1. 5km distance category is allowed for participants of 8 years and above (Born on or before november16 th  2011).
2. 10km distance category is open for participants over 14 years and above (born or before november16 th    2005).
3. Half Marathondistance category is open for participants over 18 years and above (born or before november 16 th    2001).
4. Race timing will be recorded on Mat-to- Mat basis i.e. your timing starts/stops when you cross start/finish
5. Registrations will close on November 10th, 2019 at 11:59 PM or when the maximum limit of Running Places are filled in, whichever is earlier.
6. Participants must upload/submit copyof his ID proof for age verification.
7. The BIB allotted to the participant is non-transferable and request for cancellation and thereby, refund will not be entertained.
8. Snacks and refreshments will be served to all participants after the race. It is compulsory to show BIB for collecting snacks
9. Finishers Medal will be given to each participant in all distance categories after finishing the race. It is compulsory to show BIB for collecting the finisher Medal.
10. E-certificates can be downloaded by the participant as soon as they are available on the website post the event.

The event organizer reserves the right to modify the Date, Venue, Distance, Race start time and any other changes related to this event at any given point of time.