Registrations closing on 20th November 2016 or earlier
Register online at www.thewiprochennaimarathon.com using either your Credit/Debit card or Net Banking account. If your employer has sponsored your registration, you may have received a ‘Register & Run’ card which you can redeem on the website for your race registration fee.
A ‘Register & Run’ card is a pre-paid card supplied to Corporate houses to enable their employees to register on the website for a race of their choice. If your employer has sponsored your registration you may have received a ‘Register & Run’ card which you can redeem on the website and register for free.
Registration fee for all race categories (full marathon, half marathon and 10k) is Rs 975/-. Several possibilities for charity registrations exist - they are explained – here
No, we will absolutely not entertain any last minute requests for registration.
A running number bib (without which you will not be allowed on the course) with an electronic timing chip; a race T-shirt, a finisher’s medal and a hearty breakfast. On race day you can also expect baggage handling, on-course hydration, medical support, and of course a great running experience with tons of music and fun!
15 years old (Born on or before Dec 11, 2001) for the 10km race; and 18 years old (Born on or before Dec 11, 1998) for the Half Marathon [21.2Km] and Full Marathon [42.195Km]
Age proof could be your Passport, Driver’s License, PAN card or a bonafide from school which will need to be shown on bib collection day (not during registration).
The Wipro Chennai Marathon abides by the guidelines and regulations of the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association (TNAA). Distance running is a strenuous activity and is not recommended for young children. We insist that all runners meet the age criteria prescribed by the TNAA to ensure their safety and medical well-being.
Do not panic. We are here to help. Please use the 'Contact Us' option in this web-site, write in with all the details and we will respond within 24 hours.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to entertain cancellation of registration. You could, however, change your race category up until date(to be announced later).
No, unfortunately, we will not be able to refund any amount back to the ‘Register & Run’ card if such a registration is cancelled.
We will allow you to change your race category (Full marathon 42.195Km/ Half marathon 21.1Km/ 10K) upto date (to be announced later) with no extra charges. However, after this date, all registrant data will be frozen and no race category changes will be allowed.
Yes, we recognize that you may want to change this information closer to the race date and we will accept all changes related to personal, medical or emergency contact information up to Saturday, December 3rd, 2016.
No, we follow a user account based registration system for the security of your data and hence each registration will need to be mapped to a unique Email ID. If you want to register for multiple family members or friends, please use a separate Email ID for each such registration.
We have launched prepaid cards for this purpose and you can buy them here.
Sunday, December 11th, 2016
TWCM is organized by the Chennai Runners, a not-for-profit club with generous and valuable assistance and support from our all event partners and sponsors.
Full marathon (42.195 Km); half marathon (21.1 Km) and 10K
We are in the process of finalizing our race routes and will publish them shortly.
We will offer prizes to top finishers across age categories in 2 Race categories-Full Marathon and Half Marathon. Details will be published shortly.
All running bibs and T-shirts will be distributed on Expo Day - December 9th and 10th, 2016. Please visit the ‘Expo Day’ (hyperlinked to the website page) page which will have more details closer to race day.
No bib, no run. You will not be allowed on the course without a legitimate TWCM 2016 running bib. This allows us to ensure that only registered runners are running the event and helps us in giving them a safe and enjoyable running experience.
There is no separate BIB distribution for outstation runners. The BIBs need to be collected on 9th or 10th December 2016 at the expo.
TWCM 2016 is committed to support several important social causes through the proceeds raised. Several interesting concepts on how a runner can contribute to these efforts have been developed. For more information click here.
You can be a premium donor, raise funds from friends and family etc. Click here for more details.
The list of supported charities is provided at this link www.unitedwaychennai.org.
United Way, Chennai is the official charity partner for TWCM 2016. You can read more about the organization at http://www.unitedwaychennai.org/
Yes, you can pay your race registration fee using the ‘Register & Run’ card and the charity amount using your personal Credit/Debit card or Net Banking account.
Yes, you will be sent a Section 80-G tax certificate for any of the three ways in which you can make Charity contributions.
Barring an occasional fly-over, the route will be relatively flat.
In december, Chennai is somewhat cool (depending on how you look at it), with average temperatures ~25C. Humidity is generally high.
Yes! Several spots with water, electrolyte, and other necessities will be provided along the race route, their exact location will be announced closer to race date.
This information will be communicated closer to race date
The race route will be declared closer to race date.
