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Hyderabad Stadium Run 2023
Hyderabad Runners is happy to announce one of most awaited stadium runs of this year – 3rd Edition of Hyderabad Stadium Run. The Hyderabad Stadium Run is planned to be held on 25-November-2023 Saturday to 26-November-2023 Sunday.
It is a Dusk to Dawn running challenge…starting at 6pm and finishing at 6pm.
We expect the runners from all over the twin cities and outstation runners to
come and participate in this event of fun and run!
There are 9 race categories in the event:
- Team Relay Categories
- 12 Hour Team Relay- Night Run
- 12 Hour Team Relay – Day Run
Solo Run Categories
- 24 Hours Solo Run
- 12 Hours Solo – Night Run
- 12 Hours Solo – Day Run
- 6 Hours Solo – Night Run 1
- 6 Hours Solo – Night Run 2
- 6 Hours Solo – Day Run 1
- 6 Hours Solo – Day Run 2
12 Hour Team Relay – Do it as Team!
(Night Run, Day Run)
This race is a team run, offering a unique opportunity for runners to form their own team of 6 running buddies and run the 2 hours duration each, one after another.
It will be fun to compete as a team, where each runner gets the opportunity to be cheered by his/her teammates, friends and family from the sidelines of track.
All runners who are comfortable for running 2 hours can participate in this race.
The top 3 relay teams will be recognized for their podium finish based on the overall mileage they log as a team.
Are you looking for teammates for the Relay Race?
If you are an individual runner/group of runners who don’t have the full team of 6 members and looking for team mates, please fill this google form
We will put you across to other runners who are looking for teammates. You can register to the team relay, after you connect with other runners and form the team.
6 Hour Solo Run – Unleash Your Potential!
(Night Run, Day Run)
Needless to say, this is a race to become a Champion Ultra Runner! Runners with abundant endurance are expected to shine throughout the event, hitting the track with their never-say die attitude.
The 6-hour solo runners will inspire the team relay runners running along the nearby lanes, and sometimes drawing from their energy to push themselves.
Runners, who have completed atleast one Half Marathon, are eligible to sign-up for this race.
The top 3 podium finishers in Male and Female categories will be recognized, based on the overall mileage they log.
Lane 3 is dedicated to 6-hour solo runners.
12 Hour Solo Run – Discover Yourself!
(Night Run, Day Run)
Needless to say, this is a race for Champions! Marathon and Ultra runners with abundant endurance are expected to shine throughout the event, hitting the track with their never-say die attitude.
Endurance Runners, who have completed atleast one Full Marathon or 50K, are eligible to sign-up for this race.
The top 3 podium finishers in Male and Female categories will be recognized, based on the overall mileage they log.
We expect the runners from all over the twin cities and few outstation runners to come and participate in this event of fun and run!
Lane 2 is dedicated to 12-hour solo runners.
24 Hour Hour Solo Run – Challenge Yourself!
Needless to say, this is a race for Champions! Ultra runners with abundant endurance are expected to shine throughout the event, hitting the track with their never-say die attitude.
Endurance Runners who have completed atleast one 12 Hour Run or 80K, are eligible to sign-up for this race.
The top 3 podium finishers in Male and Female categories will be recognized, based on the overall mileage they log.
We expect the runners from all over the twin cities and few outstation runners to come and participate in this event of fun and run!
Lane 1 is dedicated to 24-hour solo runners.
Let us bring out the athlete in each one of us! The world class athletic track at Gaudium Sportopia offers the right platform to compete, excel and enjoy!
Race Day Schedule – Start Time
Saturday 25th November 2023, 6PM – Sunday 26th November 2023, 6 PM
Venue – Gaudium Sportopia Athletic Track
Reporting time (24 Hour Solo Runners) – 90 Minutes before Start time
Reporting time (12 Hour Solo Runners) – 90 Minutes before Start time
Reporting time (6 Hour Solo Runners) – 90 Minutes before Start time
Race Start time – 6:00 PM
There will be direction change for solo runners once in 2 hours.
Reporting time (Team Relay Runners) – 1 Hour before the respective start time
Race Start time for 6 Slots (Night Run)– 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 12:00 AM, 2:00 AM, 4:00 AM
Race Start time for 6 Slots (Day Run) – 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM
There will be no direction change for relay runners during their 2 Hours of run.
BIB Collection:
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Things to carry for BIB Collection
- BIB Intimation mail
- Photo ID Proof
What will be provided during the BIB collection?
- T-Shirt
- BIB with timing chip
What Each Finisher gets?
- Medal
- Timed Results
- Post-run Refreshments
- E-Certificate
Prize Categories
24 Hour Solo Run
- Top 3 Male Runners
- Top 3 Female Runners
12 Hour Solo Run
- Top 3 Male Runners
- Top 3 Female Runners
6 Hour Solo Run
Top 3 Male Runners
Top 3 Female Runners
Team Relay
- Top 3 Teams
- Max Miler – Male
- Max Miler – Female
Rewards for Podium Finishers
Results Announcement and Prize Distribution
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24 Hour, 12 Hour and 6 Hour Hyderabad Stadium Run-2023 – Solo and Team Relay Runners – Rules and Safety Guidelines
- All participants are required to report at the venue 1 Hour prior to the start-time of their individual events.
- Bib and Timing Chip have to be worn at all times during the entire run.
- There will be a change in direction of running every 2 Hour for Solo Runners & Team Relay runners will run in the same direction for entire 2 Hour slot
- Runners must run in the same sequence for each leg of the relay. Keep in mind there will only be one runner from your team on the track at any given time.
- The distance after last FULL lap completed at the 12-hour mark will be the official finish distance. There will be no credit for partial laps.
- It is mandatory for 6 Hour Solo participants to undergo medical check-up every 3 hours.
- It is mandatory for 24 and 12 Hour Solo participants to undergo medical check-up every 6 hours.
- Any participant should inform Race in-charge Officials if takes a break for more than 15 minutes or abandon the race prior to the finish time.
- Minimum Time on Track: The Relay team together and 12 hrs Solo runners is required to clock minimum 11 hrs, for 6 hrs Solo runners it should be 5.5 hrs & for 24 hrs Solo runners it should be 20 hrs on the track for a Finisher Certificate and Medal. Otherwise, the team or solo runner is treated as DNF (Did not Finish).
- If a relay team runner is unable to complete a lap for any medical reason, the next runner in order begins from the transition zone with their assigned leg.
- On site injury /urgent medical and physiotherapy services is provided throughout the duration of the event. Medical staff and other event personnel reserve the right to rule out any runner from participating if they deem unfit to run.
- Every runner of Team Relay must start in the wave time that you have been assigned or your team will be subject to disqualification.
- Follow the track etiquettes. Be considerate to your fellow track runners who overtake with caution.
- Lane Allocation: 24 Hour Solo Runner – Track 1; 12 Hour Solo Runner – Track 2; 6 Hour Solo Runner – Track 3, 12 Hour Relay Team Runner – Track 4, Track 5 and Track 6
- Participants are strictly advised to run in the lanes allotted to them
- Lane allocation and distance calculation : Track 1, Track 2, Track 3: 400 Mtrs (for 24 Hour, 12 Hour and 6 Hour Solo Runners)
- Lane allocation and distance calculation : Track 4 ,Track 5 and Track 6: 425 Mtrs (for Team Relay Runners)
- The distance is calculated for the team Relay at 425 Mtrs per lap, irrespective of the lane the participant runs in.
- Participants must follow the instructions outlined by race officials and course signage. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
- This is a rain or shine event. In the occasion of extreme rain prior to the event, or in the case of severe weather during the event, the Race Directors reserve the right to cancel the event, condense the event and/or not allow participants on the tracks until weather improves.
- Your GPS Wearables/Apps would not be considered for your clocking of race laps/kilometres. We request you to follow the above rules and avoid chaos/mis-calculations for later.
Ranking of Finishers – Criteria and Rules
- 20 Hours on Track out of 24 Hour duration for solo runners.
- 11 Hours on Track out of 12 Hour duration for solo runners, collectively for relay team is required
- 5.5 Hours on Track out of 6 Hour duration for solo runners.
- Ranking is based on higher number of laps completed
- If there is a tie in number of laps for solo runners
- Runner with minimum break duration will be considered for higher rank (TB#1)
- If tie continues after TB#1, number of laps in the last hour will be considered for higher rank (TB#2)
- If tie continues, TB#2 will be applied for the previous hour and so on.
- If there is a tie in number of laps for relay teams
- Runners with minimum number of laps from tied teams will be compared, and the team having the runner with higher number of laps among them will get higher rank (TB#1)
- If tie continues after TB#1, runners with next minimum number of laps will be compared (TB#2) and so on.
Refreshments for Solo Runners
Apart from heavy snacks during breakfast, lunch and evening times, the following items will be made available for Solo Runners during the run throughout the duration
- Tea, Coffee
- Butter Milk
- Lemon Juice
- Water Melon
- Water
- Jaggery
- Chocolates
- Biscuits
- Lemon
- Black Salt, Pink Salt & White Salt
- Bananas
- Dates
- Fast & Up Hydration
- Eno
Refreshments for Team Relay Runners
During the run, relay runners will be provided the following items from hydration stations in the track.
- Water
- Fast & Up
- Black Salt
- Lemon
- Banana
- Water Melon
- Dates
Post Run-Relay runners will be provided with refreshments from the food counter outside of the track.