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Getting there
Before and at the finish
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Runningandliving.com Half Marathon - 21.097 km
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DATE: 8 rd October 2011, Gr Noida
TIME: 6.30 AM

Online registrations are closed
You can still register at the race expo in Greater NOIDA at Expo Mart - near Pari Chowk on Oct 7nd - come early between 9am -11am

Runningandliving.com 10km 
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DATE: 8 rd October 2011, Gr Noida
TIME: 7:00 am
Online registrations are closed
You can still register at the race expo in Greater NOIDA at Expo Mart - near Pari Chowk on Oct 7nd- come early between 9am -11am
Runningandliving.com Fun Run - 5km
Make a global change
DATE: 8 rd October 2011, Gr Noida
TIME: 7:00 am

Online registrations are closed
You can still register at the race expo in Greater NOIDA at Expo Mart - near Pari Chowk on Oct 7nd - come early between 9am -11am

Plan to be at the start at least 30 minutes before the start of the race.
The runs are organised by runners for runners.
Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you cross the finish line. The course is flat, cold and well supported. The Half Marathon will remain open for 3 hours from 7am to 10am with Sports Drinks, Water, Medical Care and The Gr NOIDA Traffic Police and our enthusiastic volunteer support.

An attractive medal, certificate with timing for each finisher of the Half Marathon and an attractive medal and certificate for each finisher of the 5k and 10k runs. Because, all who finish are winners. We know it because we feel the same way. We are runners too!

The running chest numbers (bibs) pick up for all races will happen at the race expo on October 7 th Saturday between 9am and 2:00 pm. There is no bib pick up on race day.

Location –EXPO MART, Off the Expressway, Greater NOIDA at Knowledge City

The plaques for the first three placed in the overall half marathon and 5k and 10k runs will be awarded at 10:00 am on October 8 th
Marathon Expo
Bib pick up will be at the Race expo on 7 th October
No race packet pick up on race day
There will be loads of great information provided by specialists in their field which will be of great value to you. So if you are planning to run, block off some time for coming to the expo - you will get to know the way to the race location and will also meet several other runners and make new friends.
 
The expo:
Location EXPO MART, Near Knowledge City GR NOIDA
Timings 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on 7th October
 
Come at the start of the expo to make sure you get as much info and are well rested for the big day
 
The EXPO will include rich information provided by
  • Running Injury free - by a doctor from Fortis Health Care
  • Running and Gymming - Getting to your personal best - Club Elemention
  • All about running - Q&A on the course, water and sports drink stops, toilets, first aid and more - last days do's and don'ts and anything else by Rahul Verghese
  • Sales of water bottle belts, running shorts, T shirts and undergarments
  • Photo souveniers
  • And More
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Running And Living Half Marathon and More - GR NOIDA - October 8th 2010

Run your heart out!
You can only register for one person at a time and for one race. Please select the race you plan to run in:
 
Participants need to be for the 5km run at least 5 years old
Participants need to be for the 10 km run at least 12 years old
Participants need to be for the half marathon at least 18 years old
 
The Runs :
  • 10km run - October 8 th Starts at 7:00 am at Expo Mart GR NOIDA
  • 5km run  - October 8 thStarts at 7:00 am at Expo Mart GR NOIDA
  • All finishers get a medal and a certificate with their timing - everyone is a winner
  • Half Marathon - October 8 th Starts at 6:30 am at Expo Mart GR NOIDA
  • All finishers get a medal and a certificate with their timing - everyone is a winner
  • Award ceremony for 1st 5 finishers of the 5km, 10km and Half Marathon - 10:00 am
Get as many of your family and friends to join us all at the looping course so that they can cheer you on at several points and get you to your personal best time and make it your funnest race as you see their placards, they photograph you and cheer loudly for you, as well as the other runners.

The medical team, water, toilets, sports drinks and time check will be there at various points, as will the GR NOIDA traffic Police - we want you safe and injury free with treatment close at hand if required. (see the map). Please call for an ambulance or aid if you ever do feel dizzy or unsteady.

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Race Rules:
No refunds of registration amount
Training: 
For those of you training for your first full marathon, Congratulations
Check out a world class schedule for 1st time marathoners By Hal Higdon - noted marathoner and race training guru

If you are training for your 1st Half Marathon, look no further for a great schedule , 5k training program for the first timer , 10k training program for the 1st timer
There are last week and last day tips to runners available at http://runningandliving.com/Keen_Runner.html

The final 3 weeks: Check out the last 3 week schedule at one of the training programs on our site which suits your level of training and your goals. . Remember - train well and you will finish smiling. All the very best and congratulations on your decision.
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Registration and the Marathon Expo:
The fee is Rs 800/- for the Half Marathon and Rs 500/- for the 10km and 5km runs. Payment, registration, and signing of the waiver form can be completed on-line. Please include a running T-shirt size too.
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Getting there:

The Marathon expo is at the start and finish location of the half marathon. The 5k and 10K runs will also start at the same location

Try and car pool while coming in - to stay green and not jam the parking area.

Baggage storage
- within your own vehicle

Slow runners
-we will be there - whatever time you finish - you are the hero that day, Don't worry about anything but completing your enormous achievement that you have embarked upon

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DSC_0089.JPGBefore and at the finish:
Smile for the cameras. Hydrate and have your snack
Medals will be given to each finisher at the finish line and a certificate with name, and timing will be handed over at the certificate counter. Check for photographs and mementos at the finish
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Post the finish and post race party:
Congratulate yourself again and 2 days after check out the event photographs which you can download from our website..
Congratulations on your achievement:
Photographs at
http://picasaweb.google.com/rahulsverghese/TheGrNOIDARunningAndLivingHalf
MarathonAndMore#

Enjoy them and come back for more runs

E mail us at contactus@runningandliving.com to share your experiences, send us your photograph, write a poem on running or send us a question and we would love to get back to you.

Happy Running
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