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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
- Chennai Runners Corporate Registration team is excited in extending a special invitation to your esteemed organisation to register and participate in the upcoming Chennai Marathon 2025.
- The Chennai Runners team is dedicated to fostering a culture of Health and Wellness within the corporate community. Since 2018, our corporate outreach programs have successfully influenced over 50000 employees across 300 organisations in and around Chennai.
- With this as focus we organise
- Outreach Sessions: specifically designed for corporate entities. These sessions aim to empower your employees with valuable insights into the world of running, fitness and overall good health.
- Couch to 5K Programs for Women: We take pride in offering free mentorship by engaging workout Challenges and focused sessions tailored for debut women runners.
- Meet & Greet Program: This platform serves as a conduit for knowledge sharing and interaction. These sessions provide a unique opportunity for your employees to connect, learn and get inspired, all while building a stronger sense of camaraderie within your organisation.
- Team Building: The entire preparation for the event gives the participating team a focused goal which works towards wellness and great opportunity for bonding with in the Corporate and building the brand
- We invite you to register for the Chennai Marathon 2025 and take advantage of the Corporate packages. You not only invest in the wellbeing of your employees but also contribute to a healthier and more active community.
- Thank you for considering our invite and We look forward to your organisation's active participation and making this event a resounding success.
- For further information and Corporate bulk registrations,
Please email to - corporateregistration@chennairunners.in or
Please fill up the details in the Link https://forms.gle/BL8rwhob7KMyw2EC8
Greetings from Chennai Runners!
Best Regards
Chennai Runners Corporate Team
At Freshworks, we've always believed that building a company is like running a marathon, it takes grit and resilience and the community spirit where everybody is a winner. We have a lot in common with the iconic Chennai Marathon which also started a little over a decade ago. With a shared passion for all things Chennai, its people, art, culture, and vibe, we are thrilled to be associated with the largest marathon in South India.
- 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.
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.in2. 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.