Kalam Half Marathon 2023

EVENT INFORMATION

Let us get out of our comfort zone and build up our endurance again, its been a long gap but it is never too late to start again and practice what makes you feel alive..

KHM – “Run For Your Dreams” in Kalam Half Marathon is organized by “Ramanathapuram district administration ” every year for the people of Rameshwaram who want to discover, learn about, share, and ultimately participate in a Half marathon. This summit is an excellent opportunity to take a step towards a fitter India and to interact with others who have similar interests and access to nutrition, fitness, and training tips.

The Kalam Half Marathon will be organized by “Ramanathapuram district

administration” every year for participants from all across the country keeping

in line with our mission to curate experiences that replenish, reinvent, and reconnect.

The Motive of this run is “Run for your Dreams” to bring the change within the

society by spreading the awareness of healthy living through running.

Every Major City of the Country has its own running event, Rameshwaram being

The berth place of APJ Abdul Kalam should also have its own annual running event

to spread the message of healthy living with traditional beliefs.

This annual marathon is an excellent opportunity to take a step toward a fitter

India and to interact with others who have similar interests and access to nutrition,

fitness and training tips.

We want the Kalam Half Marathon to be held on 15th October 2023.

Kalam Half Marathon is a concept to promote awareness of a Healthy lifestyle

within the society as health and fitness are the major concerns among the community.

It’s a running platform where we invite runners from all across the country to run

at Rameshwaram and celebrate the death anniversary of Former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.

The run will be one of a kind as it will be an iconic run for Rameshwaram in association

with Tamilnadu Government.

Cash Prize Money  for the winners :

21km men & women

winner -50,000

Runner Up  -25,000

Third -10,000

5 km men & women

winner -10,000 x 2 place

Runner Up  -5,000x 2 place

Third -3000x 2 place

Race Categories:

► 21 km (Half Marathon) - 5:30 AM (Out & Back from 10.5 km) 17yrs & above, timed Run - 500/-(Including Gst & Processing fee)

► 5 Km Fun Run - 6:30 AM (U-turn from 2.5Km) 8yrs & above, timed Run - 500/-(Including Gst & Processing fee)

Specially Challenged

Assembly 07.00 AM

Flag Off 07.30 AM

Offline Registration Desk :-

TBD

BIB EXPO -

► Venue -  Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi Road, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu 623526

Time :- 11 Am to 5 Pm

Date :- 14th October 2023

Last date of registration

Last date of registration is 10th OCTOBER 2023 or as soon as the targeted slots are full.

Cancellation : If any one want cancellation before 5th Oct 2023 will Refund 50% amount only .

last date of cancellation is 5th Oct 2023.

After 5th Oct 2023 no cancellation & no refund .

Participants’ takeaway:

A unique T-shirt, Finisher Medal, Timing/ Participation E-certificate, Food & Fun

Race support:

As usual, you will find best route support with water, energy drinks, runners’ snacks, first-aid, photos, music-masti

Facilities at the venue:

Baggage counter, change rooms, sufficient bins for waste management

Waiver statement:

I affirm and state that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for participating in the designated race. I have been certified to be physically fit by licensed medical practitioner and agree to indemnify the organizers its agents, employees and associates, the organizing committee and other persons connected to the event against any losses, damages, costs, liabilities, claims or proceedings arising out of any misstatement and/ or misrepresentation made herein.

Queries may be addressed to

Don't miss the opportunity

Benefits to participants: Timing Chip, BIB Number, E- Certificate, Medal, T shirt, refreshments, Energy drink, ambulance support, water stations in every 2 km, media coverage, on ground activities.

Prize Money:

21 km 

-1st 50,000

-2nd 25,000

-3rd 10,000

5 km

-1st 10,000

-2nd 5,000

-3rd 3,000

Flag Off Time & Venue :-

21km 5:30 AM

5Km  6 :30 AM

Venue :- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi Road, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu 623526

Reporting Time :-

21k - 5:00:00 AM

5K -  6:00:00 AM

Cut Off Time :-

21 km - 3:30 min

5  km - 1 Hour

Contact:- 8098030808 (10 am to 4 pm only )