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- Log on to www.midnightmarathon.in to register
- Key Events Include Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Target 10k Run, Corporate Relay, Women’s Relay, IT City Fun Run, amongst others
The seventh edition of this eagerly awaited and the only one of its kind Midnight Marathon was announced here today. Thousands of professional runners, international athletes, supporters, corporates and NGOs are expected to run in the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon (BMM) 2013 organized by Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor (RBITC) at KTPO, Whitefield on Saturday, December 14th, 2013.
Marathons have entrenched themselves as the single largest community sports event in the country in the recent years. Every year, more than 100,000 runners have been participating across the three key international Marathons in the country for creating awareness for various social and charitable causes.
Bengaluru Midnight Marathon has the distinction of being one of them and has hosted international marathons from 2007-2012 with over 50,000 runners joining in the celebration of the city, its people and its culture.
The online registrations for the individual events of BMM 2013 have already kick started and participants can register online by logging onto www.midnightmarathon.in.
The key events on December 14-15th 2013 will include the Marathon, Half Marathon, Target 10k run, IT City Fun Run, Community Relay, Corporate Relay and the Women’s Relay. The event day ensures live entertainment and cultural events to keep the runners and their supporters pumped up all through the night.
Organised by Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor (RBITC), the first edition of the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon was held on May 19th, 2007.
President of Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor Rajeeb Roy added that BMM is the flagship fundraising event for RBITC’s social service projects. The funds raised over the last six editions were used to expand the scope of the Club’s activities to fund many more projects in the sphere of health, education, infrastructure, social welfare and rural enlistment with strong focus on Child Development.
RBITC Charter President Mr. R.K Misra said “RBITC’s Bengaluru Midnight Marathon has received tremendous recognition since its inception and also has the distinction of being the only marathon that happens at midnight. Conceptualised to celebrate the spirit of Bengaluru and its spirit of innovation, BMM have seen the number of participants increasing year after year with over 9,000 people participating in the last edition. We believe that BMM will eventually become an embodiment of everything that stands for hope in each of us.”
BMM 2013 Chairman, Mr. Dipankar Khasnabish declared, “BMM embodies the spirit of the city like no other – young, vibrant, competitive yet collaborative. The excitement for the year’s event has already palpable, with thousands gearing up to immerse into the unique experience.”
Sharing his views on running, Mr. Gul Muhammed Akbar, Race Director for BMM 2013 said, “Running a marathon takes dedication, will and months of practice. Running is enjoyed by some in groups, by others alone. But great joy can be found in running for a cause, which is what BMM strives to do, taking something as simple as running and attaching it to a greater cause, giving a chance for everyone to give back to society.”
The team is excited for the a bigger, better Midnight Marathon, BMM 2013 and hopes to see more people join hands for the betterment of the city.
More on the race at www.midnightmarathon.in
BMM 2013 Events and Schedule on Race Day – December 14-15, 2012
- Community Relay 5 x 1 Km each 6 pm
- IT City Fun Run 5 Kms 8 pm
- Target 10K Run 10 Kms 10 pm
- Marathon 42.195 Kms 12 midnight
- Half Marathon 21.95 Kms 12 midnight
- Women’s Relay 8 x 5 Kms. each 12:15 (past midnight)
- Corporate Relay 8 x 5 Kms. each 12:15 (past midnight)
Key highlights:
- Online Registrations and Race/Route details available at www.midnightmarathon.in
- For Corporate, Women’s Relay and Corporate 10K participation please contact Anil Danti – [email protected]
- Cash prizes for 10k, Half & Full Marathon events – individually in Men and Women category. Special cash prizes also for Indian winners in each category.
- Timing chips will be provided for 10k, Half and Full Marathon runners only.
- Registration Fee for IT City Fun Run – Rs. 500/- per individual. Eligibility – 12 years and above only, as on Dec. 14, 2013
