Race Information

About GRR- Gurgaon Road Runners

Amritsar Half Marathon is an initiative by GRR, the largest fitness community in NCR with 5000 members in it. From Road Running, to Flexibility, from Cycling to Strengthening, GRR has a structured training plan for all age groups that helps you become fitter. GRR also organizes events like Marathon Race(running event), Cyclothons (cycling events) ,Duathlons(cycling and running) and JUNIORUN (an exclusively designed run for kids).


About Siddarth Choudhary

Siddarth Choudhary is the founder and Chief Mentor of GRR(Gurgaon Road Runners), largest fitness community in NCR with over 5000+ members in it. Sidd(as he is fondly called) is an Ultra Endurance Athlete who ran 1480km at The Great India Run 2016, running from Delhi to Mumbai in 19 days. He has received many awards like The Quickie Marathoner and The Marathoner of the year 2016 in his age category. Passionate about changing lives, he has cycled 230km in one go from Gurgaon to Jaipur spreading the message of cleaning the environment through fitness. He is a certified marathon trainer (American School of Sports certification) and provides corporate and personal marathon trainings. He is Race director and founder of JUNIORUN, India's largest multicity KIDS ONLY running event that has been successful in NCR and Jaipur.


About Juniorun

JUNIORUN a multicity running event exclusively designed for kids to raise awareness and promote healthy childhood, is an initiative by GRR. Juniorun made its debut in Delhi/NCR on 6th DECEMBER 2015, the second event was in Jaipur in April 2016 and the third event was in New Delhi 2016.

JUNIORUN is not just a run but an effort to bring lifestyle changes in the routine of today's technology driven children. It’s an effort to break into the sedentary life which is catching up and to fight the alarming rise in obesity, lifestyle diseases, type 2 diabetes, heart diseases and stress related problems in children.

So take this first step towards changing your lifestyle, experience this euphoria and be a part of "Amritsar Half Marathon".



 

Pre Run


What to eat/drink during the run?

Keep sipping water and have few nuts.


What to eat after the run?

Look for refreshments


How do I locate my parents after the run?

There will be volunteers to guide you to holding area where your parents would wait for you.


What about safety?

Traffic is halted till the run is over. There is first aid and ambulance available at the venue.


What time do I report to the venue?

Please report half an hour (45 minutes) before the start of your race category.


Where to report after reaching venue?

All reporting location, time and maps will be sent to the registered email id two days ahead of the run.


What do I wear to the marathon?

Running attire suitable for the distance of the run and all registered participants must wear the bib number provided for the event.


Is it compulsory to wear my bib number?

Yes, Bib number must be worn at all times. The bib numbers are your unique identification and are required to be displayed at multiple locations during the run and after the run.


What do I do if I forget to get my chest number/bib to the venue?

Registered participant without the bib / chest number will not be allowed to participate in the event. The bibs will not be replaced or reissued.


During the Run


How do I seek medical help during the run?

Kindly report to the nearest first aid counter / medical staff available at the start and finish point or to ambulances that will be strategically parked along the course. In case you are not able to spot a medical personal or an ambulance, please report to the nearest volunteer who will help and assist to reach the nearest medical / first-aid staff.


What if I am not able to run and complete the race?

If you are not able to complete the race then we recommend you to use the side walk to rest and or resume at your free will. In case you need any assistance, kindly call out to the nearest volunteer.


What if I want to drop out of the race?

Please report to the nearest volunteer on the course and seek their assistance.


Post Run


What to do after crossing the finish line?

Please report to the official at the finish line and provide your name and chest number.


How do I meet my family after the race?

After reporting at the finish line, participants will be requested to head towards the assembly point to meet with parents.


What if I lose something on race day?

Please report to the lost and found counter that will be set-up at the venue.


How can I find out if my child has finished or dropped out from the run?

If the children drop out and are unable to complete the run, volunteers will guide and assist children to the finish point. All participants who have finished the run will be guided to the assembly point for parents to take them home.


Registration


What is the registration fee?

  1. Competitive Timed Run:Half Marathon 21.1k: 18yrs and above. Prize 1st, 2nd,3rd Men and Women. Fees Rs.1150 include: Timing chip (only for competitive categories)+refreshments+medal+tee shirt (only in competitive categories)


  2. Competitive Timed Run:Looking for your Personal Best or want to run a lesser distance and compete? Go for it! The Champs: 10k: 15 yrs and above. Prize 1st, 2nd and 3rd Men and Women. Fees Rs.950 include : Timing chip (only for competitive categories)+refreshments+medal+tee shirt (only in competitive categories)


  3. Health Run:Run/walk make a start:A shout out to all fence sitters, come on get up and take this first step towards fitness. Bring your neighbor, bring your family, run with your kids this fun filled health run 3k: Non competitive Run. 5yrs and above. Fees Rs.600 include: refreshments+medal+tee shirt


  4. Costume Family Run 1km ( 1 Parent + 1 Child): Below 10 yrs. Fees Rs.850. include: refreshments+medal+tee shirt (1 Parent + 1 Child)


 

I missed the registration date... Can I register?

Please contact us on [email protected]. If any vacant spots are available our operations team will get in touch with you.


I am unable to register online? What other options do I have?

Please send an email request to [email protected]. You can also download the registration form, and send the completed form along with the registration fee (in the form of a cheque) to the office address. Please note: we will not take responsibility for couriers or postal service delay. All the forms must be received and enrolled on time. We also provide spot registrations during the Boot Camps.


Prize Cateogry


During Run

Only registered participants are allowed on the course during the event. Spectators are asked to remain on the sidewalk or at the starting and finishing point. All parents are requested to refrain from crowding the starting and finishing line for safety of the runners. Registered participants must stay on the official course at all times. Officials will be posted at multiple locations to guide children to the finish. Parents are requested to inform the children to follow guidelines of officials only and refrain from listening and following instructions from others. (Officials will be in uniforms with ID cards) Participants who leave the course will automatically be disqualified. A participant must retire from the race immediately, if required to do so by any official, medical staff or event director.