2023
RACE
INFORMATION
BOOKLET
MADRAS ROUND TABLE 1
66 YEAR LEGACY OF SERVICE & FUNDRAISING
Madras Round Table 1 is the first Round Table in India and has a 66-year legacy of service and
fundraising. MRT1 has attracted some of the stalwarts of Chennai society who have
contributed not just monetarily to various programs but more importantly through their
vocation and a deep sense of commitment. MRT1 zealously follows the ‘service through
fellowship’ motto bringing with it the core strength of camaraderie among the highly
motivated members who are committed to community service.
First Round Table Funds
The First Round Table in India and A zero overhead organisation that
has a 66 year legacy of community ensures funds donated are
service & fundraising. completely urilised for the cause.
Education & Healthcare MRTI Members
Support the underprivileged, with a Past MRTI members include many
special focus on children’s of Chennai’s stalwarts who continue
education & healthcare. to support the movement.
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THEREASON
THE REASONBEHIND
BEHINDTHE
THERUN
RUN
Your contribution goes towards
the construction of a
Free Special School
for underprivileged children
with intellectual disabilities
LOCATION BENEFICIARY CONSTRUCTION
Ramasamudram Village, 150 Children with DURATION
Pallipattu Taluk, Intellectual Disabilities 2 Years
Thiruvallur District
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MARATHON EXPO
Date: Saturday, 25th November 2023
Time: 09:30 A.M. to 05:30 P.M.
Venue: Ramasamy Hall, Mayor Ramanathan Centre, Santhome High Rd, Raja Annamalai
Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028.
Instructions to collect the Marathon kit
Please find below a set of instructions to collect your Bib and Marathon kit at the
Expo. Kindly bring the following while collecting the kit in person:
• Copy of the email / SMS confirming your bib number [you may show it on your
smartphone or bring along a printout]
• An original photo identity proof, preferably the one used during registration
(Driving License, Passport, School / College ID card, PAN card, Voters ID card,
Aadhar card)
In case you are unable to attend and wish to send a representative to collect the
bib, the following needs to be produced at the Expo:
• An authorization letter signed by participant directing us to hand over the
kit to the representative.
• A photocopy of the representative's ID proof (Driving license, Passport,
School / College ID card, PAN card, Voters ID card, Aadhar card)
Please note that your entry to Chennai Runs 2023 is Non-transferable.
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Lead the Way smartly
with
PRE-RACE DAY CHECKLIST
• Check your email and website • Pin your bib on your t-shirt as per the
www.chennairuns.com regularly for race instructions provided a day before the
updates. race.
• Hydrate well during the day; do not • Ensure all your gears are ready for race
overeat! day (clothes, shoes, etc.)
• Get adequate sleep the night prior to
the race.
• Plan for unexpected weather like heat
or rain at the event. A cap is strongly
recommended if it is likely to be sunny.
• A light jacket is recommended in case
of expected rain.
• Familiarize yourself with directions to
the start point from the route map
provided in this booklet.
• Plan to arrive at least 30 - 40 minutes
prior to the start of your race. Please
pre-book cabs or carpool to the venue.
• Be aware of road closures and plan
your route to the venue accordingly.
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RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure you leave home as early as · One bag per runner.
possible, to avoid any delays.
· The bag should weigh less than 5kg
The maximum time given to a runner to in weight and smaller than 22 x 15 x 8
finish their respective races is 8.00 AM, inches (55 x 38 x 20cm)
after which traffic restrictions will be
· The bags should be sealed or have a
eased and there will be no aid support
zipper or drawstring to close the bag.
available.
Bags that are open will not be accepted.
Some of the essentials to be carried with
· Ensure that you do not leave any
you may include cap, headband,
valuable items in the bag.
wristband, rain jacket (in case of
expected rain), sunscreen, sunglasses, · All bags must be collected before
energy gels, lubricants to prevent 9:00 A.M. Uncollected bags beyond this
chafing and others. point will be handed over to the Police.
Avoid carrying excess cash or valuables.
Baggage Counter
A baggage counter is available for all
participants. Baggage can be dropped
off at a specified space at the start area
and collected from the same place after
the run.
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Don’t let the
Yumminess Fool You!
No Dairy
Bloating Free
100% No added
Clean Sugar
IT’S PROTEIN!
FLAG OFF
TIME
HALF MARATHON : 4.30 AM
10 KILOMETRES : 5.00 AM
5 KILOMETRES : 6.00 AM
3 KILOMETRES : 6.30 AM
VENUE : Olcott School, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090.
Please report 30 minutes before flag off time.
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ON RACE DAY
MEDICAL ADVICE
We all run to stay healthy, but it is more • Warm-up well ahead of the run.
important to stay healthy to run in the
• Drink a glass of fluid every 15-20 minutes
event. Running a half-marathon, or even a
on the run (even more if you feel hot or
10KM, requires adequate training and
humid). Every 3rd or 4th drink must be a
good health to run on race day. If you are
glass of electrolyte.
not feeling well enough to participate in
the event, do reconsider your decision to • Medical assistance is available between
participate. Remember that your health is every 3.5 kms, along with ambulances and
more important than participation. emergency vehicles.
• It is always advisable to have a medical If you need any medical attention during
check-up even before you commence the race or decide to drop out, please
training for the event. It is more important inform a race marshal or a volunteer and
if you have felt uneasiness, chest pain or seek assistance. You are the best judge of
any other kind of unusual discomfort while your body and your overall well-being is
training. critical to the success of this event.
• Eat healthy before the race day. Ensure • Stop when you are asked to stop by a
your food has adequate carbohydrates to medic or a volunteer. Co-operate with
fuel for the run the next day. them as it is in your interest to do so.
• During the night before marathon, add • A fully equipped medical tent is available
extra salt in your food (not advised if you at the finish area.
have high BP)
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BIB & TIMING CHIP
Your running number, or the bib as it is TIMING CHIP
commonly said, is the most important • Your BIB comes with a RFID chip if you are
piece of document for a runner while a (i) 21.1 km runner, (ii) 10 km runner or (iii)
running the race. 5 km runner in timed category.
• Secure the bib properly to your t-shirt • Do not fold or crumple your bib number
using the pins provided. The pins are or tag.
fastened to each corner of the bib.
• Do not remove the foam spacer.
• Please ensure that the bib is fastened
in front of your running t-shirt so that • Do not separate or remove the 'bib tag'
your bib number is clearly visible to all. It (timing chip) from the bib number.
must NOT be pinned on the back of the • Always remember that the timing mat
t-shirt. Always keep the bib number must be able to record your time when
visible. Do not remove or cover the bib you are crossing it.
during the run.
• You cannot use any bib other than your
• You will not be permitted to run own, to record your time.
without a bib. Race Marshals and Police
are authorized to pull you from the • Please do NOT lose your bib and do NOT
route if found running without a bib. exchange your bib with anyone else - each
bib is digitally registered to you and your
• Medals and breakfast are provided running number. We suggest you keep
only to those wearing their bib. your bib safe and unfolded until the night
• Only those wearing bib will be before the race and then attach it to the
permitted inside the finish venue Olcott front of your running shirt.
School. Friends & Family members • Do not let the bib come in contact with
accompanying runners can meet the any kind of metal.
participants at the Olcott School ground
after their finish.
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2023
MEET YOUR PACERS
5KM
Jayendra Soni Sumandaran Karthik T M
00:30 00:35 00:40
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MEET YOUR PACERS
Rockers Raghu Roshan Manaseh Rizwan Narayanan
00:50 00:60 00:70 00:70
10 KM
Ramya Vijay Boddupalli
00:80 00:90
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MEET YOUR PACERS
21KM
Santhosh Kumar Ponniselvan Gopinath S.
02:00 02:15 02:30
Sri Sai Sudhir
02:45 03:00
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AFTER THE FINISH PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
The race ends at Olcott School Grounds. Prizes for the first 3 finishers in the 5km, 10km
No matter the time of finish, each one of and 21,1km categories will be awarded at
you is a winner. 8:15 A.M. in the finish area. Winners will be
informed at the finish line by race officials.
A beautifully crafted medal awaits each
one of the runners who have completed Winners in veteran categories may be asked
the course. to furnish proof of age, if necessary.
Keep walking after you finish until you Winners will be determined only by gun time
find a quiet place to rest and relax. as per the rules of competition as prevalent
internationally.
Remember that there are many others
behind you finishing the event.
A delicious South Indian Breakfast will
be served for all runners. Kindly show
your bib at the counter.
Finisher certificates will be available
online at www.chennairuns.com, 48 - 72
hours after race completion.
Photo opportunities are available across
the ground for 'selfies' and 'photo
shoots'.
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HALF MARATHON - 21.1 KILOMETRES
CATEGORIES 1st 2nd 3rd
Open Category - MEN 22,500 15,000 11,000
Open Category - WOMEN 22,500 15,000 11,000
Veteran Category - MEN (50+) 12,000 8,000 6,000
Veteran Category - WOMEN (45+) 12,000 8,000 6,000
10 KILOMETRES
CATEGORIES 1st 2nd 3rd ₹
PRIZE MONEY
Open Category - MEN 15,000 13,000 10,000
Open Category - WOMEN 15,000 13,000 10,000
Veteran Category - MEN (50+) 10,000 7,000 5,000
Veteran Category - WOMEN (45+) 10,000 7,000 5,000
5 KILOMETRES
CATEGORIES 1st 2nd 3rd
Open Category - MEN 7,000 5,000 3,500
Open Category - WOMEN 7,000 5,000 3,500
*Winners will be chosen based on gun time
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