All finishers get a medal and a certificate - everyone is a winner Get a running singlet and join us for breakfast and a slide show of the event after the run
DATE: 19th Aug 2012
TIME: 6:00 AM

Register here 1st to 30th June Rs750/- and 1st to 31st July Rs 1000/- when registrations close.

A few last minute registrations at the expo on Sat Aug 18th between 10am and 12noon Rs 1300/- Why pay more just book early .

Bib and race packet pick up is at the marathon expo at 10am - 3pm on Aug 18th at Heritage Hotel Donje Village at the base of Sinhagad Fort . Make it in person, meet other runners, stay there the night, familiarize yourself with the course

All finishers get a medal and a certificate - everyone is a winner Get a running singlet and join us for breakfast and a slide show of the event after the run
DATE: 19th Aug 2012
TIME: 6:30 AM

Register here1st to 30th June Rs750/- and 1st to 31st July Rs 1000/- when registrations close.

A few last minute registrations at the expo on Sat Aug 18th between 10am and 12noon Rs 1300/- Why pay more just book early .

Bib and race packet pick up is at the marathon expo at 10am - 3pm on Aug 18th at Heritage Hotel Donje Village at the base of Sinhagad Fort . Make it in person, meet other runners, stay there the night, familiarize yourself with the course

Plan to be at the start at least 30 minutes before the start of your race. Get as many of your family and friends to join you on this amazing holiday experience and those who are not running can cheer you. Parking is within Heritage Hotel Medical Care will be available. Please rest and ask for aid if you ever do feel dizzy or unsteady or have your heart pounding. Hydration is provided at several points along the way.

The half marathon starts at the base of Sinhagad at the barrier and first goes downhill for 500m and takes a U turn and comes back to the barrier and moves up. This gives participants a chance after a good warm up to warm up during the run after which the next half of the run is uphill and strenuous

The 5k runners then go 2km uphill from the barrier, and turn back at the water point and finish at the barrier. The 10k runners go 4.5km up to the next water point and then come downhill to finish at the barrier. The half marathoners continue up to Sinhagad, run up the steps and then run to the Western Tip of Sinhagad Fort to "Wind Point" which is where Tanaji came up and recaptured the fort from Aurangzeb with the help of monitor lizards, and then return to the base.

Light breakfast followed by a slide show at the Heritage Hotel

If you are training for your Half Marathon or the 10K click on the intermediate schedules on our website. These are not runs for the 1st timer half marathoner or 10K runner. If you are training for the 5K click on the schedules at http://runningandliving.com/KeenRunner/#5k Remember - train well on some uphill terrain and you will finish your run smiling.

All the very best and congratulations on your decision.

Running Safe on this uphill and tough route: You need to train on uphill and rough surfaces and you will enjoy this run. Eye and body coordination is key, with reflexes especially where you run downhill. If it is a little wet, be a little more careful. There is medical help which we all hope you will never need. Enjoy the monsoon weather and the mist at the top of Sinhagad.
Half marathoners - especially the slower runners, should sip water at regular intervals as well as the Sports drink along the way to ensure you don't dehydrate

Come to the expo at Heritage Hotel at Donje Village at the base of Sinhagad Fort and check out the route and meet Fellow runners. It is here that you will get to pick up your race pack and bib number and also walk the course if you want. The expo will be open from 10 am to 3pm on Sat Aug 18th . Last minute registrations will also be available then for a few last minuters , between 10am and 12 noon but why pay more,

Some places to stay
Aquarius resort - 4km from start - on the Khadakvasla dam - great views, Sinhagad road - Pune 411025 resort.aquarius @gmail.com, www.resortaquarius.com prices from 1500-2800 for a double room, extra pax 500

Wildernest Resort - 4km from start - 3000 for a double room, lovely views on a hill overlooking Sinhagad, pool. - sales.paolma@gmail.com sales manager 9370417213

Heritage Hotel - Donje village - expo location and 350m from start. Convenient but no views.1500-2500 for a double room - 020-24389924, 24388039 sales.heritagepune@gmail.com Various super budget lodges available at the start point 3-4 room spots.