FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I register myself?
Registrations Closed
You will have to register online. There are no offline registrations accepted.
The minimum age limit is
  • 18 years for Half Marathon
  • 16 years for 10 Kms
  • 11 years for 5 Kms
  • 8 years for 3 Kms
No. You can only participate in one race category
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Contact us at info@chennairuns.com
A change of category would be possible till 2 weeks before the event date. If the participant chooses to run a lesser distance, that would be accommodated, but it would not be possible to refund the difference in registration fees. If the participant chooses to run a longer distance such a request would be accommodated subject to the payment of the difference amount between the two race distances.
There will be no transfer / no refund in case of cancellation of registration.
Yes
Expo Date: 31st October, 2026
Expo Timing: 09:30 am to 05:30 pm
Expo Address: Ramasamy Hall, Mayor Ramanathan Centre, Santhome High Rd, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028.
Mayor Ramanathan Centre
 75/2, Santhome High Rd, Mandavelipakkam, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028
No, spot registration will not be available for this event.
Your race kit will be distributed during the expo.
Yes, a timing chip will be provided for all 21km, 10km and 5km participants where applicable.

The event will be held atSwami Sivananda Salai (Behind MLA Hostel), Chennai.

Start Point: Swami Sivananda Salai (Behind MLA Hostel)
Finish Point: Swami Sivananda Salai (Behind MLA Hostel)
Parking: Kalaivaanar Arangam (Entry from Wallajah Road)

Important: Participants are advised to arrive early and follow the directions provided by event volunteers.

The race flag-off and reporting times are as follows:

Race Category Reporting Time Flag-off Time
21.1 KM (Half Marathon) 03:45 AM 04:15 AM
10 KM 05:00 AM 05:30 AM
5 KM 05:30 AM 06:00 AM
3 KM 06:00 AM 06:30 AM

Important: All participants must report at the venue at least 30 minutes before their respective race flag-off times.

To be updated
Yes, We have Open and Veteran Categories in both Men & Women. For Veteran, the Criteria would be

Born on or Before:

Veteran Men - 2/11/1975 - 51yrs 0months 0 days

Veteran Women - 2/11/1980 - 46yrs 0months 0 days

Yes, a baggage counter will be available.
The route map will be available during the expo.
Yes, there will be Medical base camp.
Yes, mobile toilets are available on a gap of 3.5km.
Yes, there will be medical stations on the route.
There will be an adequate number of hydration stations along the route.
Yes, there will be signage boards and volunteers all along the route.
Yes, there will be post-race refreshments for the participants.
Yes, all the runners will receive a finishers medal and e-certificates for the event.
The cut-off time for the
  • Half Marathon is 03:30 Hrs
  • 10K Race is 02:00 Hrs
  • 5K Race is 01:00 Hr
  • 3K Race is 00:40 mins