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Season 5 of 'Big Chandigarh Marathon' to be held on March 26

It’s time to wear your running shoes and put your fitness to the test. The popular ‘Big Chandigarh Marathon’ presented by Exotic Grandeur in association with Chandigarh Administration and Chandigarh Tourism is back with a new season that will roll out on March 26. The theme for this year’s marathon is ‘Our City, Our Pride’.

Here is all the information you will need:

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• The marathon this year is divided into two parts – one for professional runners i.e. 21.1 kms Half Marathon (age group 18 to 50+) and the other is a 5 km run for amateurs, students from schools and colleges, employees, all men and women, general public including senior citizens.

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• The 5 km run would start at 7 am; the 21.1 km run would start at 6 am, both from Chandigarh Club on March 26.

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• Registrations are open on event website http://bigchandigarhmarathon.com/

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• For 5 Km run: Amateurs and interested participants can give a missed call on toll free 18001370927 to register.

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• The registration fee for the 21.1 Km Professional Run (Half Marathon) is Rs. 500, whereas participation for 5 km run is free.

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• Entries for half marathon will close on March 18 or when filled to capacity, whichever is earlier.

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• Prize money: 18-50 years (Male ): 1st Prize is Rs 50,000 ; 2nd Prize is Rs 30,000; 3rd Prize is Rs 20,000

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• 18-50 years (Female): 1st Prize is Rs 50,000; 2nd Prize is Rs 30,000; 3rd Prize is Rs 20,000.

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•  Senior Citizens (50+years): 1st Prize is Rs 25,000; 2nd Prize Rs 15,000; 3rd Prize is Rs 10,000

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