 Runningand living.com - Half Marathon
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The course
Race Rules
Training
Registration
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Getting there
Traveling in from outside?
Before and at the finish
After the finish
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Runningandliving.com Marathon - 21.097km
DATE: 26th September 2010, Shimla
TIME: 6:30 AM
On Line registrations open Registrations close on 31st August Please come to the Race Expo on Sept 25th at Ashiana Restaurant the Ridge in Shimla - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to collect your race numbers
Runningandliving.com Fun Run – 6km
DATE: 26th September 2010, Shimla
TIME: 8:30 AM
On Line registrations open Registrations close on 31st August Please come to the Race Expo on Sept 25th at Ashiana Restaurant the Ridge in Shimla - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to collect your race numbers
Co organizer – Department of Youth Services and Sports - HP
Getting there :
For those coming from outstation, this is a great time to add in a few days and take in what Shimla has to offer – beautiful views, quaint walks, fresh mountain air, fruit, smiles and much more.
Our hospitality partner HPTDC has a special scheme of 30% off for accommodation for runners and will be given at the time of check out to the participants on presentation of their certificates of completion of the run – either 6km or the Half Marathon,
Other packages are also being worked on and you can email at
Himalayan River Runners at info@himalayanriverrunners.com
SPT India at info@sptindia.com
Please mention Shimla Running And Living Half Marathon in the subject of your email
Remember no cars are allowed along the Mall Road and a few other places so come ready to walk and exercise those bones and muscles.
 The runs are organised by runners for runners.
Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you cross the finish line.
The course is pretty tough –
so it is pretty and tough, cool and well supported. The Half Marathon will remain open for 3:30 hours from 6:30 am with Sports Drinks, Water,
Ambulance and Medical Care and HP Administration and Traffic Police and
our enthusiastic volunteer support.
An attractive medal, certificate with timing for each finisher of the Half Marathon and a certificate for every finisher of the 6km fun run.
The race number pick up for all races will happen at the race location on Sept 25th between 10am and 2 pm outside Ashiana Restaurant at the Ridge. No race number no entry on race day.
The plaques for the first five placed in the overall half marathon will be awarded at 10:30am on Sept 26 rd at the Ridge
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 us
all at the looping course so that they can cheer you on at several
points and get you to through probably the most scenic race of your
life and make it your funnest race as you see their placards, they
photograph you and cheer loudly for you, as well as the other runners.
The Medical Care will be there at the 3km, 11km, 14km, 21km marks other than at the start– we want you safe and injury free with treatment close at hand if required. (see the map). Please ask for an ambulance or aid if you ever do feel dizzy or unsteady.
Toilets will be available at the start, finish and at the 3km, 11km, 14km. We know what it’s like when you are full of water, and you need to go, or if your final days easting have not fully agreed with you. (see the map)
Hydration is provided at several points along the way at the same marker points as the ambulance and toilet points – see the map below
Registrations close on 31st August Please come to the Race Expo on Sept 25th at Ashiana Restaurant the Ridge in Shimla - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to collect your race numbers
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The course:
The course is very tough – train well with hill training or a load on your back, Acclimatise well before the run for the altitude.
The course starts at the spectacular Ridge at the Top of the Mall and winds down past Historic buildings of Shimla to the scenic PeterHof Hotel. The 6km runners take a U turn from here and come back to finish at the Ridge.
The Half Marathoners go past the lawns of the Peterhof and then descend down and go past the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies and onwards to Camp Potters Hill. Then past the HP University to Summer Hill Camp – This is a continuous and at times steep descent on a tarred road and later on a concrete jeep trail. Be prepared for some careful running, Strengthen your ankles – this is not meant to be easy. And then at the 7km mark starts the grueling climb back up to the Ridge. Much walking will be needed and those who have acclimatized well for the altitude will be better off. Walk a lot.
With 14km over you reach the ridge and the most grueling long climb is over.
Then starts the 7 km circumference of Jakhu hill – Clarke’s Hotel – Pak Over – The CM’s Residence, then the Governors Residence, then onto Forest Hill Road to Bede’s Chowk. Then on the main circular road for 50m and a steep climb on the left takes you up towards Indus Hospital. It is advisable to walk on this stretch too.
Then it levels off at Upper Sanjhauli and you can relax with a descent down past the IGMC, Lakkad Bazar and a finish at the Ridge, near the Church.
The updated map will be uploaded in August
 Shimla is at an average altitude of 7200 ft so if you are coming from the plains – spend a few days to acclimatize a bit. This is a tough but hugely scenic route. So don’t plan on a personal best in terms of time. It’s likely to be a personal best route. The looping course is full of facilities and will have opportunities for runners to ‘run into each other’ and cheer each other on and stop for many photo opportunities. IF you feel cold at the start – wear a couple of thin layers which you can give to a friend at the start point as you loop back at the mark. It is likely to get warmer from 8 am onwards so splash a bit of water over your head too, at the water points as you take a glug or two.
Registrations close on 31st August
Please come to the Race Expo on Sept 25th at Ashiana Restaurant the Ridge in Shimla - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to collect your race numbers
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Race Rules:
Your entry is not transferable to other people.
You must wear your race bib as issued, pinned on front, and must not reduce its size or modify it in any way.
Entrants must not be accompanied on the course by cyclists, vehicles, or people not entered in the event.
Participants must be over 18 years of age
Training:
If you are training for your 1st Half Marathon, look no further for a great schedule , 5k training program for the first timer
There are last week and last day tips to runners available at Keen_Runner.html
The final 2 weeks: Check out the last 2 week schedule at one of the training programs on our site which suits your level of training and your goals. .
Remember – train well and you will finish smiling. All the very best
and congratulations on your decision.
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Registration and the Marathon Expo:
 The registration fee is Rs 800/- for the Half Marathon (Rs 400 for Himachal Residents with proof of address) and Rs 300/- for the 6km fun run (Rs 100 for Himachal Residents with proof of address and free for students of Government schools)
Race chest number pick up will be at the Marathon expo on Sept 25th at the Ridge between 10am and 2pm outside Ashiana Restaurant. Definitely pick this up else you will not be able to participate
There will be loads of great information provided by specialists in their field which will be of great value to you. So if you are planning to run, block off some time for coming to the expo - you will get to know the way to the race location and will also meet several other runners and make new friends.
Registrations close on 31st August
Please come to the Race Expo on Sept 25th at Ashiana Restaurant the Ridge in Shimla - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to collect your race numbers
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Runningandliving.com expo and carbo loading lunch:
 On 25th Sept we would like to ensure you come personally to the marathon expo – else you will miss out on a big part of the marathon experience – information, tips and advice, information on the route, great deals on running gear, camaraderie and more. We will also have 2 walk abouts – one starting at 10am and going around Jakhu Hill and one starting at 2pm and going to Peterhof and beyond
The Race Expo:
At the Ridge – 10am to 2pm on Sept 25th 2010
Pick up your running bibs, instructions, learn about the course, get great deals on Running and Living gear, and pick up mementos to treasure when you get back home.
Spread the word to your friends who would like to come and take part in the 6km run too
Cheering - This is not a race for qualifying for the London Olympics, nor will the world stop going around if you don’t come first, so smile, enjoy yourself and cheer others on, and you will surprise yourself by how well you end up doing, once you are a bit more relaxed. Trust me – The Race Director has run 32 marathons including an 89km Hilly run and is no athlete and has enjoyed every one of them – so check out this small piece of advice. Certificates and medals for all the half marathon finishers and a certificate for all the 6km finishers
Most importantly have a blast whether you are running, volunteering or spectating, because that will help make it the most spectacular run for all of us.
Registrations close on 31st August
Please come to the Race Expo on Sept 25th at Ashiana Restaurant the Ridge in Shimla - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to collect your race numbers
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Baggage storage – within your own vehicle
Slow runners –we will be there – whatever time you finish – you are the hero that
day, Don’t worry about anything but completing your enormous
achievement that you have embarked upon
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Traveling in from outside?
You can connect with our associates Himalayan River Runners who are great at out of the box and adventure travel and work out packages for stay and much more Heritage hotels, budget stays, HPTDC locations and more .
Have fun and take in all that Shimla and nearby areas in Himachal have to offer.
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Before and at the finish:
Smile for the cameras. Hydrate and have your snack
Medals will be given to each Half Marathon finisher at the finish line and a certificate with name, and timing will be handed over at the certificate counter. Check for photographs and more photographs at the finish
Registrations close on 31st August
Please come to the Race Expo on Sept 25th at Ashiana Restaurant the Ridge in Shimla - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to collect your race numbers
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