The race packet is being distributed at:
Expo at Panambur beach, Mangalore.
Race Packet Pick – Up HOURS:

• Friday, January27th 2012: 11AM – 8PM
• Saturday, January 28th 2012: 11AM – 8PM

Please note that there is NO race day bib pick up. All participating runners should have Bib Number displayed to participate in the race.
Please carry a copy of your Photo ID proof to collect the Race Packet.

• Yes, you can have a friend pick up the race packet for you.
• The person picking up the race packet for you must bring your registration confirmation email or payment receipt, a copy of your valid Photo ID and a note authorising that person to pick up the race packet on your behalf.

The race starting timings are as follows:

• Reporting time for Half Marathon : 6.15AM
• Line-up shall start at : 6.30AM
• Race start time : 6.45AM
• 10KM Category

• Reporting time for 10K : 6.15AM
• Line-up shall start at : 6.45AM.
• Race start time : 6.50AM

• Reporting time for 5K : 6.15AM
• Line-up shall start at: 6.55AM.
• Race start time : 7.10AM

14 years and older can participate in the run

1.1 Category: 21Kms Half Marathon [ Open Category ]

1.2 Category: 21Kms Half Marathon [ Senior Category-Above 50 Yrs ]

1.3 Category: 21Kms Half Marathon [ Runners from Dakshina Kannada District ]

• All the Half Marathon finishers will be awarded Medal and a Timing Certificate.
• Timing Chips will be used to time the runners in the 21 Kms Half Marathon.
• Refreshments will be provided to all the participants post the race.
• All the participants will be given a Dryfit T-Shirt, BIB(Chest Nos) as part of the Racer Kit.

• All the 10 Kms run finishers will be awarded Medal and a Timing Certificate.
• Timing Chips will be used to time the runners in the 10 Kms.
• Refreshments will be provided to all the participants post the race.
• All the participants will be given a Event T-Shirt, BIB(Chest Nos) as part of the Racer Kit.

Registrations are NOT TRANSFERABLE

Yes, the Celebration Marathon does get participants from all over India. We do expect some international participants to join us as well. We look forward to our running friends from other states coming to enjoy our event.

Normally during this time of the year the temperatures are in 22 – 32 degree Centigrade.

There shall be baggage counter open to store some of your items. Please do not leave behind valuable in the stored bag. Organizer of the race not responsible for the loss of any items.

Yes, there is parking available at Panambur beach. Parking will be on the road leading to Panambur beach.

Yes, portable toilets are put up long the course at regular intervals, it will be mentioned on the course map that will be provided in your racer kit.

Yes, you can run for a cause. The official cause of the Celebration Mangalore Marathon is clean beach program. However, you may choose your own cause like many of the runners who have registered.

Aid station shall be serving water at all station. Some selected station along the route will be serving electrolytes, banana slices and other items.

RIFD timing technology is being used to record time. Timing chips shall be provided to Half Marathon and 10K participants to monitor their time.

Yes, for the most part the traffic will be closed during the race.

Yes, there will be Medical assistance provided along the route of the race and at the finish area. KS Hegde Medical Academy personnel will be manning each of the medical station. The medical station is staffed by doctors and nurses.

There will be no official time recorded after 4 hours from the start of the race. That is, the timing collection cut-off is at 10.30AM. Runners/walkers will be notified at approximately an hour before at 9.30AM if they are not on track to meet the requirement. At that point, the runner can either choose to utilise their own transport back to the finish area, or may continue as a pedestrian without assistance. Aid stations, traffic control, volunteers, etc. will relinquish their posts based upon the 4 hour completion time.

Yes, there will be a sweep of the last runner/walker until he/she cross the finish line. Runner/walker will be notified of the 4hour cut off time at 9.30AM if they are on track to complete the race within 10.30 hours.

Besides the medal distribution for Half Marathon and 10K runners/walkers, there will be aid station serving water and light refreshments for all runners/walkers. The participants can take advantage of the medical tent at the finish area.

• Reporting time – 6.45 am [for everyone]
• 21.09 km – 07:00 am
• 10 km – 07:15 am
• 5 km – 07:30 am