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ALL IN FOR CHENNAI

V P Senthil Kumar

race director
fcm 2025

Chennai Runners are thrilled to announce the 13th edition of our iconic event, Freshworks Chennai Marathon powered by Chennai Runners. Building upon the resounding success of the previous edition, which marked a spectacular comeback for us, we are gearing up for an even more exhilarating experience that promises to leave an indelible mark on the city and the world at large.

Over the years, the event has grown in stature and earned its place among the top marathons organized in the country. The recent recognition from the ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS is a testament. This prestigious designation allows athletes who achieve the Automatic Qualifying Time for their respective age groups to secure an immediate invitation to the 2025 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships.

The success of the Chennai Marathon can be largely attributed to the unwavering support of the Greater Chennai Police and the Chennai Corporation. Their significant contributions have played a pivotal role in making the marathon a grand success.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the support partners, with a special mention to our title sponsor Freshworks.

Ultimately, the heart of the Chennai Marathon lies in the vibrant running community that Chennai Runners have cultivated over their 18 years of existence. This community has served as the backbone of the event, fostering camaraderie, sportsmanship, and a shared passion for running.

As we stand on the threshold of the next edition of the Chennai Marathon, we are excited to promise an event that will surpass all expectations. From enhanced routes and top-notch facilities, we are leaving no stone unturned to create an event that will be etched in the annals of sporting history.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, 5th January 2025, as we invite you to join us in celebrating the next chapter of the Chennai Marathon. Whether you are a seasoned athlete, a recreational runner, or someone who simply loves being part of something extraordinary, this event promises to have something for everyone.

Let’s come together once again to create a memory that will be cherished for years to come

Yasir

president
chennai runners

As I step into the role of President of Chennai Runners, I would like to extend my gratitude to Dr. Lakshmi Sundar for her outstanding service. Her leadership, especially during the challenging covid years, has been exemplary. She has steered our group with grace and resilience, setting a high standard for us all. I am excited to receive the baton from her and continue the good work at Chennai Runners.

Our commitment to social responsibility remains strong, as demonstrated by our recent initiative to install mobile toilets for the Chennai city police across the city. This is just one of the many ways we strive to give back to our community.

Supporting women in running continues to be a cornerstone of Chennai Runners. Our chapters have undertaken various initiatives, such as the Women-Only Marathon Relay and the inclusion of a dedicated Women's Day run in our calendar. These efforts are designed to inspire and empower more women to embrace the joy of running.

We are also proud of the success of our Couch to 5k program, which has guided around 1,000 beginners across our 16 chapters to run their first 5k. This year, we celebrated over 800 finishers at our special "Graduation Day" event, dedicated exclusively to beginners. Many of these runners have now joined our chapters and are training for their first 10k and half marathons at the FCM 2025.

Regular training sessions have also equipped many of our runners to become First Aid responders, ensuring a safe environment for all participants at our events. Their readiness and dedication are commendable and contribute significantly to the success of our races.

Innovation has always been at the forefront of every Freshworks Chennai Marathon, and this year is no exception. We have introduced many new and exciting features that I am confident will enhance the experience for all participants.

Together, let us continue to run towards a healthier and more inclusive future.

Dennis Woodside

CEO
Freshworks

"Freshworks is excited to be the chief sponsor of the Chennai Marathon. As our hometown, Chennai has played a crucial role in our journey, and we're proud to give back to the city that has supported us. Sports have always been important to me and many of us at Freshworks, instilling discipline and teamwork—values we embrace in our business. Wishing all runners an incredible marathon experience—may you run with heart, finish strong, and achieve all your goals!"

Accreditations

SheRACES is a non profit organisation in UK founded by Ultrarunner Sophie Powers. The aim was to ensure women have the same opportunities as men. Where races are designed through a female lens as well as a man’s. Where women are encouraged to participate, that their differences are taken into account and their achievements are held in equal regard. There are a few set guidelines that each organisation and their races needs to adhere to in order to be accredited by SheRACES.

Chennai Runners received the SheRACES accreditation in May 2024.

For more information, visit https://www.sheraces.com/

The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) is a series of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world - Tokyo Marathon, B.A.A. Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon.

Encompassing an annual series for elite runners and elite wheelchair athletes, AbbottWMM also applauds the achievements and passion of everyday champions from around the world. The AbbottWMM Six Star System is an online results hub that celebrates every runner who has completed from one to six of the races in the series and encourages them to 'Reach for the Stars'.

The AbbottWMM Global Run Club launched in August 2020 and aims to bring together the global community of marathon runners on a virtual platform.

Freshworks Chennai Marathon Powered by Chennai Runners has been recognised by ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS to be part of their age ranking from FCM 2023 Edition onwards.

For more information, visit www.Abbottwmm.com and www.Abbottwmmglobalrunclub.com

ENGAGEMENTS

Rolling Run

ECR Run

Trail Run

5K Time Trial of Cto5K-2024

Individual

Begin your running journey with Chennai Runners. Join any of our 16 chapters across the length and breadth of the Chennai city
Start your event training with us. Choose your distance and select from our “Online Training Plans” curated by running and fitness experts
Run with fellow runners in the “Weekly Training Runs" organized by us across the city. Refer to the training calendar for schedule

Corporate

Greetings from Chennai Runners!

Thanks for the overwhelming response to the corporate registrations for the Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025.
We are excited to see you all in the start line on 05th January 2025.
Please do not miss to take post run group picture and share with us
For further information and Corporate bulk registrations,
Please email to - corporateregistration@chennairunners.in in for any support.

Best Regards
Chennai Runners Corporate Team

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HYGIENE PARTNER

MULTIPLEX PARTNER

Terms & Conditions

Please choose the event carefully, confirmed registrations are non-refundable. You will have an option to change the Event Category after registration. The minimum age eligibility for various events is as follows:
- 10 km: 16 years (born on or before 5th January 2009)
- 21 km: 18 years (born on or before 5th January 2007)
- 32 km: 18 years (born on or before 5th January 2007)
- 42 km: 18 years (born on or before 5th January 2007)
Proof of age shall be submitted by all participants while collecting their Bib. Runners under the age of 18 years must written consent of their Parent or Guardian which will be submitted during bib collection.
Please provide us with a secure email address that you can access regularly, as email communication will be our primary means of contacting you during the run up to the Event. Users of email services that offer filtering / blocking of messages from unknown email address should add info@thechennaimarathon.com to their address list.
The Organizers will contact the runners only by email. Any notice sent to the email address registered with the Organizers shall be deemed as received by the runners.
By registering for any of the events, you acknowledge and accept that you are aware that long distance running is an extreme sport and can be injurious to body and health. You take full responsibility for participating in the Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025 and do not hold the Organizers of the Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025, Chennai Runners or other organizing persons or entities responsible for any injury or accident.
Irrespective of your age and fitness status, it is recommended that you consult your physician and undergo complete medical examination to assess your suitability to participate in the Event.
You agree that you are aware of all risks associated with participating in this Event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat or humidity, traffic and the condition of the road, arson or terrorist threats and all other risks associated with a public event.
You agree that Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025 Organizing Committee, Chennai Runners and associated companies or entities that organize the Event shall not be liable for any loss, damage, illness or injury that might occur as a result of your participation in the Event.
You agree to abide by the instructions provided by the Organizers from time to time in the best interest of your health and Event safety.
You agree to dress appropriately for the Event. Inappropriate clothing includes, but not limited to, clothing or gear dangerous to other participants, unpleasant to other participants, carrying messages containing political or religious propaganda and advertising an individual name or organization that the Event Organizer does not acknowledge.
You agree that you will not use the event to promote or communicate by any means political or religious propaganda and advertising an individual name or organization that the Event Organizer does not acknowledge.
You also agree to stop running if instructed by the Event Organizers or the medical staff or by the aid station volunteers.
Copyright of images, photographs, articles, race records, and location information, covering the Event, and their usage right for TV broadcasting, newspapers, magazines and the Internet, belongs to the Event Organizer. Aforementioned copyright includes but not limited to names and other personal information such as age and address of participants mentioned in the article covering the event. You confirm that your name and media recordings taken during your participation may be used to publicize the Event at any time by the Organizers.
You acknowledge and agree that your personal information can be stored and used by Chennai Runners or any other company in connection with the organization, promotion and administration of the Event and for the compilation of statistical information.
You confirm that, in the event of adverse weather conditions, major incidents or threats on the day, the organizers reserve the right to stop/cancel/postpone the Event. You understand that confirmed registrations and merchandise orders are non- refundable, non-transferable and cannot be modified.
The organizers reserve the right to reject any application without providing reasons. Any amount collected from rejected applications alone will be refunded in full (excluding bank charges wherever applicable).
Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025 Team will communicate the Cut Off and Event Closure time before the race day. Participants will not be allowed to stay on the course beyond the stipulated cut-off time for an event.
It is mandatory for confirmed participants to visit the Expo to collect their running bib. If a participant is unable to attend the Expo due to unavoidable reasons, an authorized representative may collect the running bib on their behalf. Detailed instructions in this regard will be sent by email in due course to all participants.
We will be sending regular updates to the mobile number you have provided in the registration form. This should not be treated as spam and you shall not take any action against our bulk sms / whatsapp / email service provider and / or the organizers and partners.

FAQ

Registration

1. What are the various Registration options?

Online registrations- Visit www.thechennaimarathon.com to register.

Bulk / Corporate registrations [more than 25 registrations]: Write to us by posting an enquiry @ contact us tab and we will get in touch with you within 24hours. You can also mail to corporateregistration@chennairunners.in

2. I have made the payment online, but there is no confirmation mail generated? Kindly send us an email to info@thechennaimarathon.com with details of payment made along with the date of payment. We will check with our records and get in touch with you. If payment has been registered, then a confirmation email will be resent. Gmail users are requested to check the Promotions tab.

3. I have made the payment online, received confirmation mail but no BIB number generated? Yes, this year the BIB numbers are generated after closure of registration. You can have the reference number for any communication. You will receive the BIB number closer to the race day.

4. Can I change the race category? The details will be updated shortly. Visit our website to get more details.

5. What about cancellation and refund of registration fee? We do understand that unforeseen circumstances might force you to withdraw from the race. But unfortunately, no cancellations or refunds will be entertained. In case of your application getting rejected by Race Organizers, full refund will be initiated (Bank Charges Applicable).

6. Can I register for a friend/family member? Yes. You can choose the number of registrations you wanted to do against each category and proceed with adding all Attendee details. You can also use the Add Runner Option to register your friend / family member. In such registrations, we recommend you fill right details and explain to them about the Medical Information you are filling with the Health Declaration / Waiver you are accepting on their behalf.

7. What will I get after registering for the marathon? A running number bib (without which you will not be allowed on the course) with an electronic timing chip; a race T-shirt & goodie bag, a finisher’s medal and a hearty breakfast. On race day you can also expect baggage handling, on-course hydration, medical support, and of course a great running experience.

8. Can someone else collect the Bib and race kit on my behalf? Yes, you can have a friend/colleague/family member collect the bib and Marathon kit on your behalf. However, the representative needs to produce the following,
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 identity card, PAN card, Voters ID, Aadhar card)

9. Will there be any transportation back from IMU to the Start-line? Yes, there would be limited buses available in the IMU for transporting runners back to the start-line. Please look for signages at the finish point in IMU.

10. Can I collect the Race Kit on the race day? No, the bib and the race kit needs to be collected at the Expo. Details of Expo will be shared shortly.

11. Will transport be arranged from India Maritime University, Uthandi? Limited transport buses will be available for Half Marathon, Twenty Miler and Full Marathon finishers.

12. Can I transfer my registration to a friend / family member? No. Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025 registration is non-transferrable.

13. How do we contact you directly? For any queries or clarification, reach out to us via email to info@thechennaimarathon.com.

Race Day

1. Do all the runners get the timing chip? Yes, A timing chip is pasted on the bib for all runners participating in Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025

2. Where does the Race Start and End? The details will be updated shortly. Visit our website to get more details.

3. What are the race timings & proposed route? Stay tuned to this space for details. Information will also be sent through email as we get closer to the race date.

4. Will there be baggage collection? We offer baggage collection and storage facility for the event. Details shall be shared closer to the event date.

5. What about the parking and other arrangements? We will be making all necessary arrangement to ensure all participants have a memorable experience, Stay tuned to this space for details.

6. What do you provide in the Aid Station? At each Aid station the runner will find adequate water, energy drink, fruits, biscuits & Pain relief sprays. We also have medical professionals at each aid station to handle any emergencies.

7. What kind of attire should I wear when I come for the marathon? It is best to wear comfortable clothes and good shoes for the run. Choose a pair of running shoes with good cushioning and suitable for running.

8. Will everyone get a medal and the certificate? Yes, all finishers completing within cutoff timing set by Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2025 team will get a medal and downloadable e-certificate.