Pune International Marathon 2014

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About

29th Pune International Marathon 2014 is India's premium Marathon event, Since 1983, thousands of runners from all walks of life have taken part in the event. Pune International Marathon is now widely used as a platform to spread social messages and to raise funds for charitable causes. Athletics Federation of India has awarded the status of National Marathon Championship to Pune International Marathon. The Marathon route consists of Pune's scenic and historic locations with thousands of spectators lining up along the course to cheer the participants. It is the most anticipated running festival in the City of Pune.

Event Details

Start Time & Fees
  • 5:45 am - Full Marathon
    Pune Marathon 2014
  • 6:10 am - Half Marathon - Rs 900/-
    Last Date: 20th Nov , 2014
  • 6:45 am - 10KM Run - Rs 700/-
    Last Date: 20th Nov , 2014
  • 8:00 am - Wheelchair Run - Rs 150/-
  • 8:30 am - Junior Group Run - Rs 50/-
    Last Date: 30th Nov , 2014
  • 8:15 to 8:25 am - Charity Run - Rs 500/-
    Last Date: 30th Nov , 2014
  • 8:30 am - Junior Run - Rs 50/-
    Last Date: 30th Nov , 2014
Route Map
  • Full Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 10 KM Run
  • Run for Peace
Registered Participant Kit
    Pune International Marathon 2014 Kit

Champion Roster

A bright Sunday morning in September 1983 saw thousands of people participating in the very first Pune Marathon – a run for fun and fitness. Within just three years it had grown into a great event on the International sports calendar.
The first time a balding Swedish School teacher Tommy Pesson beat all opposition to the finish line.
The marathon lovingly remembers the Tanzanian soldier Stewan Marwa who almost missed taking part and went on to win. And our own long distance runner, Savio D’souza, who overcame a physical setback to win the race
It has indeed been a tribute to men’s achievements, a saga of success, a test of endurance. Let’s go back a little and relive the unforgettable moments of tears and triumph.

Date Performance
(in Hrs:Mins:Sec) 		Men Marathon Champion Performance
(in Hrs:Mins:Sec) 		Women Marathon/Half Marathon Champion
01 DEC 2013 2:17:52 ENDALE ABAYNE (ETH) 1:16:54 ABERU ZEWUDE TESEMA (ETH)
02 DEC 2012 2:13:03(Course Record) LUKA KIPKEMBOI CHELIMO (KEN) 1:08:37(Course Record) PAULINE NJERI KATHENYA (KEN)
04 DEC 2011 2:16:57 TEFERA REGASSA (ETH) 1:12:29 THITU MUTUA (KEN)
05 DEC 2010 2:13:20 GUDETA GEMECHU BIRATU (ETH) 2:38:41 BIRZAF GEBRE TEKELE (ETH)
06 DEC 2009 2:13:05 AUGUSTINE RONO SEMBRI (KEN) 1:10:30 AGNES KATUNGA MUTUNE (KEN)
07 DEC 2008 2:17:45 NELSON KIRWA ROTICH (KEN) 1:10:17 CAROLINE CHEPTONUI KILEL (KEN)
02 DEC 2007 2:17:32 PHILIP MUIA MAKAU (KEN) 1:11:30 ROMAN GEBREGESSESE (ETH)
26 NOV 2006 2:18:23 SAID REGRAIGUI (SWE) 1:13:20 HELLEN MUSYOKA (KEN)
04 DEC 2005 2:19:35 JOSEPHAT NDETI (KEN) 1:15:05 NAYILYA YULAMANOVA (RUS)
19 DEC 2004 2:21:22 DOUGLAS GWANDARU (KEN) 1:11:59 JANE MUIA (KEN)
14 DEC 2003 2:16:36 ROBERT KIPYEGO (KEN) 1:13:49 MASILA NDUNGE (KEN)
08 DEC 2002 2:23:20 AMBROSE MAKAU (KEN) 1:15:52 NATALIYA VOLGUINA (RUS)
23 JAN 2000 2:25:17 FEDOR RYZHOV (RUS) 1:18:10 MARGARET NGOTHO (KEN)
17 JAN 1999 2:22:54 ZABLON MOKAYA (KEN) 1:29:49 LYUBOV FYODOROVA (RUS)
21 DEC 1997 2:25:36 MY TAHAR ECHCHADLI (MAR) 1:16:42 ZAHRA AKRACHI (MAR)
12 JAN 1997 2:23:08 ABHAY SINGH (IND) 1:20:00 CAMILLA BENJAMINSSON (SWE)
07 JAN 1996 2:26:16 JOSEPH KAHUGU (KEN) LUKOSE LEELAMMA (IND)
18 DEC 1994 2:24:35 JOSHUA KIPKEMBOI (KEN) 1:17:19 MIDDDE HAMRIN (SWE)
19 DEC 1993 2:23:23 ROBERT NOLAN (AUS) 2:47:46 VALLY SATHYABHAMA (IND)
13 DEC 1992 2:26:34 SHIVKUMAR YADAV-2 2:51:01 SUMAN MEHTA (IND)
15 DEC 1991 2:23:46 VITHANA SAMARASINGHE (SRI) 2:57:34 NANDA JADHAV-(IND)
23 DEC 1990 2:27:56 SHIVKUMAR YADAV (IND) 1:17:42 NANDA JADHAV (IND)
15 JAN 1989 2:31:47 YESHWANT SINGH RAWAT (IND) 2:58:39 SUNITA GODHARA (IND)
08 NOV 1987 2:29:40 FRANCOIS BLOMMAERTS (BEL) 1:21:54 SUMAN RAWAT (IND)
23 NOV 1986 2:31:28 SAVIO D'SOUZA-(IND) 1:17:09 KAROLINA SZABO (HUN)
20 OCT 1985 2:35:11 SAVIO D'SOUZA (IND) 1:24:10 ASHA AGARWAL (IND)
14 OCT 1984 2:33:59 STEVEN MARWA (TAN)
25 SEP 1983 2:24:15 TOMMY PERSSON (SWE)

Race Details

Pune International Marathon 2014 route is measured and certified by IAAF Route measurer

No Race Name Distance(in Km) Time Limit Fees (in Rs)
1 Men Full Marathon 42.195 Km 3 Hours Rs 1,200/-
2 Men Half Marathon 21 Km 2 Hours Rs 900/-
3 Women Half Marathon 21 Km 2 Hours Rs 900/-
4 Men 10 KM Race 10 Km 1 Hours 15 Mins Rs 700/-
5 Women 10 KM 10 KM 1 Hours 15 Mins Rs 700/-
13 World Peace Run 3.5 KM No Time Limit Rs 500/-
12 Wheel Chair Race (Machine and Hand) 3.5 KM No Time Limit Rs 150/-
6 Boys Under 18 3.5 KM Rs 50/-
7 Women Under 18 3.5 KM Rs 50/-
8 Boys Under 16 3.5 KM Rs 50/-
9 Girls Under 16 3.5 KM Rs 50/-
10 Boys Under 14 3.5 KM Rs 50/-
11 Girls Under 14 3.5 KM Rs 50/-

Marathon History

Pune was initially popular as the “Oxford of the east”. It was also well known as the “Cultural capital of the state”. However in recent times since 1994, the city has catapulted to be known as the “Sports city of the country” and the credit mainly goes to the successful 28 editions of Pune International Marathon. The marathon began way back in 1918 when the famous Deccan Gymkhana hosted the first meeting of the Indian Olympic Association. This was followed by organization of the first ever national marathon of the country in 1919. The event is still considered as a milestone in the annals of Indian Sports.
We introduce ourselves as the premier institute organizing field sports in the country since 29 years. We have been conducting the prestigious “Pune International Marathon” for the past 28 years with full zeal an enthusiasm. The PIM (Pune International Marathon) is an annual international foot race held in Pune. It all started in the year 1983; it was the first edition and the first ever Indian International Marathon. PIM attracts many International participants, who compete with national and local runners. In its 28th year, this event attracted almost over 50,000 participants from India and 35 countries around the world every year. We have approximately 15 lakh runners in the event till date including Late Rajiv Gandhi, Milkha Singh, PT Usha, Kapil Dev Leander Peas & many other dignitaries. The record of PIM in the Men’s Category is in the name of Kenya’s Joseph Kahugu with timing of 2hrs:13min: 00 and women’s category in the name of Kenya’s Caroline Kilel with the timing 1hrs:10min: 17sec. During this journey we conducted Asian Marathon Championship in the year 2010.
The PIM event is recognized as the national championship and an international event where Indians have been brushing the shoulders with the leading International marathoners. The said event has given a boost to the Indian long distance runners and we can proudly share the name of some runners from Maharshatra namely Kavita Raut (Silver – Common Wealth Games & Asian Games); Sudha Singh (Gold – Asian Games); Mohini Raut & Rohini Raut (Gold and Silver respectively -Asian Games- Cross Country); Pooja Warade (Steeplechase- Asian Junior). This event is a boon for Maharashtra as, out of top16 national women runners 12 are from Maharashtra.
The event has a special theme every year; it is not only about sports but has a social message with a charity run. We would like to share some of the themes namely:

  • Run for Fun & Fitness which created a sports culture.
  • Fight against Polio.
  • Run against AIDS.
  • Run for Mother- Save the girl Child.
  • Run for VDIS- For the publicity of income tax voluntary disclosure scheme.
  • Run for Olympic Support.
  • Relief fund for the Kargil Martyrs & storm affected people of Andhra Pradesh.

The dignitaries of India including the Prime Minister of Indian have flagged off the event, namely: Late Shri. Rajiv Gandhi, Late Shri. I K Gujral, Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Late Shri Vilas Rao Deshmukh, Shri Shashi Tharul, Shri. Manohar Joshi, Shri. Farroq Abdullah, Shri. Vijay Goyal, Shri Mukund Wasnik, Shri. Narayan Rane etc.
The Marathon Committee has felicitated & presented the cash awards to Indian Sports Players who have brought the glory to India include: Shri. Milkha Singh, Smt. PT Usha, Shri. Kapil Dev, Shri. Sunil Gavaskar, Shri. Dhanraj Pillay, Smt. Anju Bobby George, Shri. Prakash Padukone, Shri. Kirti Azad etc.
Some of the Indian Celebrities who share the presence in the charity event include: Shashi Kapoor, Rakhi , Late Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Rahul Bose etc.
The PIM team has not only created a sports culture but many land marks. It started with Balewadi; we played a major role in building up the Shiv Chattrapati Krida Nagari for the National Games in 1994. We also have taken the responsibility and successfully conducted:
  • The Common Wealth Youth Games, Pune-2008.
  • Asian Cross Country & Asian Grand Prix meet.
  • International Athletics Associations Permit meets.
  • A successful Asian Athletic Championship in a record 22 days after the venue was shifted from Chennai to Pune at the eleventh hour.
  • For the youth, a jumping academy at the Marathon Bhavan.

One of our major agenda is “Sportsman’s Hermitage”. This project rather the only project in the world will be for the retired old sportsmen of national/international repute who are without support to sustain them and create a shelter for them during the sunset of their life. These sportsmen will be again leading a life of respect by coaching the young generation at Hermitage coaching center. The land has already been procured and the all preliminaries before construction already completed with actual construction to start shortly. International Olympic Association Ex President Jack Rogue has congratulated us on this unique and the only project in the world. The PIM is the People Movement of Pune for the last 28 years under the able guidance of Shri. Sharad Pawar jee - Ex. BCCI President , Shri. Suresh Kalmadi jee – Ex. President IOA, Shri. Adille Sumariwala- Ex. Olympian & Arjuna Awardee, Shri. Pralhad Sawant - Vice President AFI, Shri. Abhay Chajjed – Chattrapati Awardee, Shri. Atul Chordiya – Ex. National Moto Rider & Ex. Sq. Leader Raj Gulathi – International Weightlifting Official.

Note : Starting Time are tentative and may slight Changed by the Pune Marathon Organising Committee.
~ Junior Run forms will be available from 11th November 2014 at Pune District Athletics Association’s office in ‘K’ block of NEHRU STADIUM.
~ Closing Date for Junior Run will be on 30th November 2014

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Media

Press has always shown great interest in PIM across all medium viz print, electronic, web and social media thus showcasing the real essence of the event. With DD sports and Doordarshan going live with the event, it has managed to grab eye balls of people who were not physically present to witness it. The buzz of the event have been created by the scribes just from the word go and lot of stories regarding the event viz mood, colour, sports, fitness, celeb presence have made the journalist pen down the event.

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Previous Results

Rules

This event is held under AFI and IAAF Rules. This event is sanctioned by Athletics Federation of India and certificate of course accuracy is provided by IAAF certified International Route Measurer.

  • Participants must provide photo identification upon picking up their race kit to verity their identity as the registrant to whom the bib number is assigned.
  • Participant race number bibs are specific personal identifiers and may not be exchanged with or transferred/sold to any other person. The sale and/or transfer of race entries/bibs is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future event/s.
  • Each participant must sign/agree an event waiver before participating in the event.
  • All participants take part at their own wish and undertake not to participate if they are medically unfit to do so.
  • Participant must undertake to abide by the race rules, race instructions and marshal directions.
  • All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner during their participation in the event.
  • Participants may not be accompanied by anyone on race route that is not registered in the event.
  • No bikes or wheeled vehicles are allowed on the course.
  • No tobacco, alcohol or any other banned substance is permitted.
  • The organisers reserve the right to remove any entrant who is medically unfit to continue in the opinion of the Medical Officer.
  • The course will remain secured until 08:45am. At that time, the event is officially concluded and there will be no traffic protection and Aid Stations will cease operation.
  • All finish times are reviewed before times are deemed official.
  • Participants with missing or irregular split times at official timing checkpoints will be reviewed and may be disqualified.
  • In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Race Director will be final.
  • Video recording and Photographs will be taken of runners and used for the purpose of advertising and promoting the event/s.
  • Race mementos: only finishers of 10k run, Half Marathon and Full Marathon will receive medal and goody bag.
  • Event cancellation: the event will only be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. In such an eventuality all participants will be notified by email as soon as possible.
  • Entry fee is non-refundable.
  • Collection and use of information: I acknowledge and agree that my personal information (including medical information) can be sorted, used and disclosed by the organisers in connection with the organisation, promotion and administration of the event and for the compilation of statistical information.
  • Any participant who is found in breach of these terms and conditions will be excluded from current and future event/s
  • Event officials reserve the right to modify, supplement or waive all or part of the event rules.

FAQ - Registration

Generic Questions About This Event

1 How do I Register?

Registration is available online (if not sold out) by visiting www.marathonpune.com . Alternatively, you can contact us, and we will be happy to mail a form to you, if the event is not sold out. You can also visit our office and submit paper entry form. We do not accept phone entries.

2 What do I do if I cannot participate once I have registered?

All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund. If you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else and entry fees will not be transferred from year to year.

3 There was a problem during registration. I have been charged but I did not receive a confirmation. What should I do?

Under exceptional cases, in case the transaction failed at the payment gateway stage, and if the money was debited but a confirmation was not generated, the money will be credited back to your account within 3 working days automatically. However, please email us with details of your registration – date of registration, name and your mail id and we will follow up to ensure the problem is tracked and dealt with.

4 Registration Confirmation- How do I know if I am registered?

If you register online then you would receive registration confirmation email after successful payment transaction. All entries submitted in person at our office will be treated as confirmed. Please Note: Final confirmation/information will be emailed to participants within 1weeks before the event.

5 What if I did not receive a confirmation?

Please bring a printout of your bank transaction record or bank deposit slip or confirmation email and a photo I.D. to the PIM 2014 Expo to pick up your race number and other items. Confirmation email are mandatory in order to claim your race number.

6 Can someone else pick up my race material?

All participants must pick up their own race materials. Photo I.D. is required. Race materials will not be mailed. Only, in emergency situations where participant cannot attend Expo then he/she can nominate someone to collect on their behalf by informing us in advance by email with details of the person picking on their behalf.

7 What do I receive with my registration?

Each registered participant and finisher will receive the following:

  • Race number, official timing tag , Event Guide and T-shirt to be picked up at the PIM 2014 Expo.
  • Water and Sports Energy Drink along the course
  • Refreshments and water at the start and finish lines
  • Finisher’s medal when you cross the finish line
  • Downloadable finisher’s certificate post race

8 Can I switchraces?

If you would like to switch races before the entry deadline, please email us and provide your request along with your entry confirmation email details.
If you decide to switch races after the entry deadline, simply show up at the PIM 2014 Expo during pick up of your race number.
There will be no change of race category on the race day and if you choose to run in different race category then your timing will be deemed as invalid.

FAQ - Event Questions

Generic Questions About This Event

1 What is the name of the event?

29th Pune International Marathon 2014

2 When it will be held?

7th December 2014, 5:30am onwards

3 Which races will be organised??

  • Men Marathon (42.195km)
  • Women Half Marathon (21.097km)
  • Men Half Marathon ( 21.097km)
  • Women 10K Run (10km)
  • Men 10k Run (10km)
  • Run for Peace (3.5km)
  • Wheelchair run for disabled (3.5km)
  • Boys and Girls races (3.5km)

4 What is the route? Is it certified?

29TH Pune International Marathon race is organised under Athletics Federation of India rules and its route is measured and certified by IAAF Route measurer. Detailed route of various races is available on www.marathonpune.com ..

5 Where will it start?

Khandoji Baba Chowk, Sambhaji Pool, Pune from 5:30am onwards.

6 Where will it end?

Men Marathon, Women Half Marathon, Men Half Marathon, Wheelchair run, Run for Peace and Boys & Girls races will finish at Nehru Stadium, Swargate, Pune

Men and Women 10K Run will finish at BJ Medical College Ground, Pune

7 Who is the organiser and their contact Details?

Pune International Marathon Charitable Trust
Marathon Bhavan, near MitraMandal Colony
Pravati- Pune 411009
Telephone: +91-20-24428360
Email- info@marathonpune.com

8 What is the entry fee?

  • Men Marathon – Rs. 1200
  • Women Half Marathon - Rs. 900
  • Men Half Marathon - Rs. 900
  • Women 10K Run - Rs. 700
  • Men 10k Run (10km) - Rs. 700
  • Run for Peace (3.5km) - Rs. 500
  • Wheelchair run for disabled - Rs. 150
  • Boys and Girls races- Rs. 50

9 Is there any cash award for winners?

Yes, Pune International Marathon 2014 is offering cash award. For details visit www.marathonpune.com

10 How old must I be to enter?

You must be at least 18 years old (born on or before 7th December 1996) to participate in the Marathon and 16 years old (born on or before 7th December 1998) to participate in the Half Marathon and 12 years old (born on or before 7th December 2002) to participate in the 10K Run.

FAQ - General Information

Generic Questions About This Event

1 Timing System

The state of the art ChronoTrack systems provided by RP Sports will be used to record participants’ times at the start, on the course and at the finish. True race times will be recorded from start line to finish line.
The ChronoTrack system uses a disposable tag that allows you to walk away after the finish without the need to have your tag collected. Visit www.rpsports.co.in for more information. The ChronoTrack Timing tag is embedded in the race number. Follow the instructions(http://rpsports.co.uk/Btag-instruction-sheet.pdf)on how to wear tag correctly to ensure your timing is noted at every timing point.
At the expo when you pick up your race number, please check that your race has your correct name, sex, age and ChronoTrack Timing tag number. Proceed to the information table if any of the information is incorrect.

2 Are bikes, rollerblades, or baby joggers allowed on the course?

No dogs, in-line skates, baby joggers, skateboards, or bikes will be allowed on any part of the course. This is for everyone’s safety!

3 Is there a course time limit?

Yes, for Marathon race 2 hours 45 is the time limit for traffic free route after that route will be open for traffic. Runners are required to use pedestrian path along the route to complete the remaining route. Route closure is planned after intense consultation with the Traffic Police to ensure minimum inconvenience to the residents and road users.
For Half Marathon and 10K Run traffic free route will be in operation till 2 hours 30 min time limit.
Finish line of Marathon and Half Marathon at the Nehru Stadium will remain in operation till 6 hours and Finish line for 10K Run will remain operation till 2 hour time limit.

4 Registration Confirmation- How do I know if I am registered?

If you register online then you would receive registration confirmation email after successful payment transaction. All entries submitted in person at our office will be treated as confirmed. Please Note: Final confirmation/information will be emailed to participants within 1weeks before the event.

5 Awards- If I win an award, can I pick it up on race day?

Full Marathon and half marathon Winners will get cheque and trophy same day, but cash awards will be given on next day . Other Race winner will be announced to the top 3 finishers in each race within 1 week after the event.

6 Finisher’s Certificate

All finishers will be able to download their finisher’s certificate on the Results page of the race website within 15 days after the event.

7 Race Photos

All finishers will be able to view their photos from the event on the Results page of the race website within 10 days after the event.

8 What if my results are missing or inaccurate?

Please submit email to info@marathonpune.com with subject: PIM 2014 Results Correction Request and our timing company will look into your claim. Corrections will be taken into consideration for a week after the announcement of the results.

8 What if I lost a personal item at the PIM 2014 Expo or at the Start of Finish Line?

Lost items that were found and turned in will be returned to the Pune International Marathon office after the event. Please allow 1-2 weeks for transit time and inventory.
Call us at +91-20-24428360 or email us at info@marathonpune.com to request your lost item. Please Note: Pune International Marathon Charitable Trust is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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    Pune International Marathon Trust
    Marathon Bhavan, Near Mitra Mandal Colony,
    Parvati, Pune - 411 009
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    +91-20-24428360/90
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