All finishers get a certificate - everyone is a winner
DATE: 6th Oct 2012
TIME: 6:30 AM

Registrations are now closed

A few last minute registrations at the expo on Thu Oct 4th at CMC Vellore between 2 and 4pm and Fri Oct 5th at the CMC Vellore Chittoor site, 9km from Chittoor on the Chittoor Vellore Highway between 10am and noon @ Rs 900/-

Why pay more

Bib and race packet pick up is at the marathon expo on Oct 4th at CMC Vellore between 2pm to 6pm for Vellore participants

and for Chittoor/ outstation participants on Oct 5th 10am - 6pm at CMC Chittoor new campus 9km from Chittoor on the Chittoor Vellore Highway. Come in person and get all your queries answered and meet with fellow runners.

All finishers get a certificate - everyone is a winner
DATE: 6th Oct 2012.
TIME: 6:45 AM

Registrations are now closed

A few last minute registrations at the expo on Thu Oct 4th at CMC Vellore between 2 and 4pm and Fri Oct 5th at the CMC Vellore Chittoor site, 9km from Chittoor on the Chittoor Vellore Highway between 10am and noon @ Rs 700/-

Why pay more

Bib and race packet pick up is at the marathon expo on Oct 4th at CMC Vellore between 2pm to 6pm for Vellore participants

and for Chittoor/ outstation participants on Oct 5th 10am - 6pm at CMC Chittoor new campus 9km from Chittoor on the Chittoor Vellore Highway. Come in person and get all your queries answered and meet with fellow runners.

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. The 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.

All the runs start and finish at the new OPD block of the CMC Vellore Chittoor campus. The 10km runners run along the periphery of the campus along a jeepable track and take in a few off road loops along trails and ultimately crest a small hill to finish back at the OPD. They actually run a 10.55km distance.

The Half Marathoners follow the same route and then having done one loop, do a U turn and loop back in the opposite direction.

The 5 km runners do a U turn at the 1st 2.5km mark and return.

The 10.55km and the half marathon route is scenic and challenging - it is best to wear trail running shoes - do not attempt to run this in minimalist footwear.

The scenery is outstanding, so if you can, bring along a digital camera.

The scattered showers will add to the greenery and the water bodies along the route. Practice running in the outdoors and off road on trails in your neighbourhood.

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 rough terrain and you will finish your run smiling.

All the very best and congratulations on your decision.

As you know running is great for YOUR health and as you start training you'll begin to reap the benefits first hand. But why not make a difference to India and RUN FOR THEIR HEALTH? every day in India over 160 women die in childbirth, usually from preventable causes. People as young as 30 are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and then face a lifetime struggling to keep their sugar levels safe or risking serious consequences. Meanwhile families are ripped apart by young deaths from cancers many of which might have been avoided if only the right information and testing had been available.

Christian Medical College Vellore has over 100 years of experience in both community health and specialist hospital medicine: seeking to bring the very best care to people from all layers of society. The facilities at the new campus at Chittoor are already being used to reach out to the local community, and we'll be able to do so much more if YOU RUN FOR THEIR HEALTH.

Every runner can raise some money to help provide health care for the needy - click here to find out more. We've got the tools powered by Wishberry - you've got the energy, together we can make a difference.

Running Safe on this cross country route: You need to train on rough surfaces and you will enjoy this run. Eye and body coordination is key, with sharp reflexes especially where you run downhill. If it is a bit wet, be a little more careful. There is medical help from CMC Hospital which we all hope you will never need, but you are in good hands.
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

Bib and race packet pick up is at the marathon expo on Oct 4th at CMC Vellore between 2pm to 6pm for Vellore participants and for Chittoor/ outstation participants on Oct 5th 10am - 6pm at CMC Chittoor new campus 9km from Chittoor on the Chittoor Vellore Highway, 18km North of Katpadi station. Come in person and get all your queries answered and meet with fellow runners.

Chittoor is equidistant from Bangalore and Chennai on the Bangalore - Chennai highway, and is a 45 minute drive from Vellore.

The CMC Vellore, Chittoor campus is 9km from Chittoor towards Vellore and is 18 km North of Katpadi station.

several places to stay in Vellore, and in Chittoor there are some convenient lodges which are around 10-12km from the start point listed below:

Hotel Bans - http://www.bansc.in/ best hotel in Chittoor Rates Rs 2100 +
RR Residency - Rs 550-1100, on Tirupati road mobile 9440737719, 08572 - 245319
Lakshmi Residency Rs 450-950 opp railway station - 9393753006, 08572 - 234511
Hotel Sindhu Towers Rs 550-1700 opp railway station - 08572-234999, 236999