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Kolkata, 30th September 2015: After a successful inaugural edition last year, India will witness Kolkata’s spirit and unity like never before this December. The online and on ground registrations for the Tata Steel Kolkata (TSK) 25K, scheduled for 20th December 2015, have begun.
Kolkata’s very own TSK 25K is back in a new avatar and will see participation from some of India’s finest professional athletes, serious runners, health and fitness enthusiasts during the event.
Registrations open at 5 pm IST on 29th September and close on 4th December, or whenever places are full, whichever is earlier.
Race categories
25K run (Elite and Amateurs)
Open 10K Run (Amateurs)
Ananda Run (6 km)
Senior Citizens’ Run (4 km)
Champions with Disability (4 km), giving an equal opportunity to all individuals to participate, encouraging an active sporting lifestyle.
The feature races: 25K and Open 10K Run are compulsorily timed race categories.
How much does registration cost?
Category | Cost(?) |
| 25K | 650 |
| Open 10K | 550 |
| Ananda Run | 300 |
| Senior Citizen’s run | 200 |
| Champions with Disabiility | 200 |
In addition to the prize money of Rs. 22,80,000 this year, TSK 25K have announced awards for highest participation in the following categories, i.e. Social/ Sporting Club, Group and Group with the highest number of 25K/10K finishers, with a minimum of 15.
Former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar said "Running has always been one of my strengths. The cricket pitch demands for a lot of agility and as bowlers, we need to stay on our toes. With the regular training that I engage in, I've developed a knack for running and owing to this, I feel that the 25K run will be easier for those who train regularly.”
Jabong Costume Run
The Ananada Run of the TSK 25K Kolkata will be a kaleidoscope of colour - a carnival - where participants turn up in their best colours, in innovative costumes and designs showcasing their mood and the cause they are supporting. At the TSK 25K Kolkata 2015, the efforts of individuals and groups will be rewarded with cash prizes courtesy Jabong.com, the retail partner. The winners will be chosen based on their theme, creativity, and effort. The Jabong Costume Run is applicable only for participants of the Ananada Run.
Facilities for runners:
TSK 25K endeavours to evolve and improve while providing the best possible running experience to each participant. With this in mind and to encourage the participation of serious runners, the event will give priority in line-up to confirmed applicants of 25K Run and Open 10K Run category who have provided timing certificates along with their application forms.
The line-up will be allocated based on the finish time mentioned on the timing certificates submitted at the time of applying. Detailed confirmation criteria are available on the event website.
The 25K and Open 10K runs will be prioritized in three line-up sections on race day as per the timing certificate submitted along with applications.
10K runners who finish under 1 hr 22 min, half marathon runners finishing under 3 hrs, 15 km runners finishing under 2 hrs. 05 min., 25 km runners finishing under 3 hr 35 min., and marathon runners who finish under 6 hrs. 15 min. will be allocated Section A in both race categories.
Runners will be allocated Section B and C based on a first come first serve basis on race day.
How to register
Application forms are available on www.tsk25.procamrunning.in
Group Entries (20 or more applications) can be deposited along with requisite application fees and covering letter at the Registration office. This is applicable only for Ananda Run, Sr. Citizens’ Run and Champions with Disability race categories.
Online group registration using scratch card.
Applicable only for Ananda Run Race Category available at the registration office
Event helpline +919867722855 (10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday) or email at [email protected] for submission of forms.
Registration Office – Procam International Pvt.Ltd., 1/A, Ballygunge Circular Road, Tivoli Court, 11th Floor, Kolkata – 700019
