General Questions

Q.What are the various modes for fee payment?

A.When registering online you will have to pay by credit card or debit card. If you are paying offline, you have the option of paying by cheque or demand draft.  Demand drafts and cheques are to be addressed to “TFL CONTINUOUS LEARNING PVT LTD”.

Address: Runners for Life, No. 6 & 13, Accord Road, Krishna Reddy Layout, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071.

Q.What is the last date for registrations?

A.Registrations for all categories will closeonce all the slots have been filled. No one will be permitted to register on the day of the race. Entries that have not been received by the closing date will not be considered.

Q.What is the last date for change in category?

A.The last day to change your category is 23^rd, October, 2019.

Q.I have sent the cheque to the address mentioned by you. When will I get my confirmation mail?

A.If you are a resident of Bangalore, you will receive the mail within 3 working days from the date on which we receive the cheque. If you are an outstation participant, you should receive it within 7 working days. However this depends upon when we receive the cheque at our office. If you have not received the confirmation mail a week from the day you sent it, please drop us a mail at kaveritrailmarathon@runnersforlife.com.

Q.Will I be able to cancel my registration and get a refund once my application has been accepted?

A.We do not accept refunds or cancellation requests on race categories. Refunds are applicable on race t-shirt & transportation only. A processing fee of INR 100/- will be charged on each item you choose to cancel.

Q.I have not received my registration confirmation mail.

A.The confirmation mail is a computer generated mail sent to all participants upon payment of registration fee. If you have not received it, mail us at kaveritrailmarathon@runnersforlife.comwith as many details of your registration (e.g. date, payment details, mode of registration, order number) and we will send you a copy of the confirmation mail.

Q.My registration is pending. How do I get it confirmed?

A.All pending registrations will get confirmed only upon realization of registration fee. If you have not yet completed the payment procedure, kindly do so on or before the registration deadline failing which your registration to the event will be automatically cancelled.

Q.I missed the last date to register. Can I register if you still have a vacant slot?

A.Historically, all our races get booked out before the last date of registration. So it’s highly unlikely that we may have a slot left. But we hate to dampen your spirits. Do send us a mail at kaveritrailmarathon@runnersforlife.com. If there are any slots, we will mail you back on the same.

Q.Can I register under more than one category?

A.Yes, since the Half Marathon and Marathon are on Saturday 24th November, and the 10km on Sunday 25th November, you may register for one event on each day.

Q.Will I be permitted to transfer my registration to a friend?

A. We are sorry to say that no transfers will be permitted.

Q.Will I be able to register on the day of the event?

A.No registrations will be permitted on the day of the race.

Q.Will I be permitted to register for a friend?

A.You will not be permitted to register for a friend as every participant will be required to sign their own disclaimer.

Q.On what grounds can my entry be declined?

A.There are a number of reasons that may result in your entry being declined:

A credit card transaction that is not accepted when registering online

More than one category option for one form is selected on the entry form

An invalid cheque or demand draft is issued

Q.If I am accompanied by a family member/friend, can they avail of food at the event?

A.Yes. Food coupons will be available for purchase at the RFL stall on race day. Visit our helpdesk to buy the extra coupons.

Q.How and when do I collect my racer-kit?

A. A mail on racer-kit collection containing all necessary information will be sent to you, 1 week before race-day. We request you to read the mail and follow the instructions mentioned in it

Q.I have not received the mail on racer-kit collection. What do I do now?

A.No sweat. Drop in a mail to kaveritrailmarathon@runnersforlife.comand we shall send you the mail.

Q.Can someone collect my racer-kit on my behalf?

A.Yes. You can authorize your friend/relative to collect your racer kit. Kindly send across an authorizationemail along with your confirmation mail which you would have received at the time of registration. Please instruct them to show the authorization email on their phone and not by printouts so as to save paper.

Q.What will my racer-kit contain?

A.The racer kit will contain:

Your running Bib

Safety pins

Timing chip

Brunch coupons

T-shirt (If paid for)

Bus ticket (If paid for)

Q.Can I collect my racer-kit on race-day?

A.No. We will not distribute racer-kits on race-day. This applies to all participants from Bangalore

Only outstation runners are allowed to pick up their racer kits on the morning of the race.

Q.Is it necessary to collect my racer-kit to take part in the event?

A.Yes, it is. Your racer-kit will contain essentials without which running this race will not be possible.

Q.By what time should I reach the venue?

A.Kindly reach the venue an hour before the start of your race. This is important as instructions pertaining to the event will be announced during this time. Also, you will get an opportunity to interact with runners from across the globe. You don’t want to miss this part. Trust us!

Q.I have reached the venue. What do I do now?

A.Regular announcements will be made at the start venue. Kindly keep your ears peeled for the same.

Q.I have registered for 10K. If I feel good after I finish, can I run more?

A. Yes, you can. But remember, if you register for a particular race category, your timings and race-day certificates will reflect data only for the category you have registered.

Q.Is it mandatory to wear the timing chip?

A.Yes. All participants must wear the timing chip before they start their race and must keep it on them till they cross the finish line. The chip tracks your race timing and we don’t have manual timings. If you don’t wear one, you will not
•   Get your timings
•   Be eligible for prizes
•   Receive the finisher certificate.
Do wear yours!

Q.Can I be accompanied by a family member(s)/friend(s) to your event?

A.Yes and we encourage it.  It is always a wonderful feeling to have someone cheering for you on-route or waiting for you at finish line. Do instruct them not to obstruct the passage of runners on route/at the finish line

Q.You have a very unique rule to determine winners. Can you explain the rule?

A.Oh yeah! We do have one. Here’s how it works
We have three categories – Open, Senior and Veteran.
3 winners for both male and female – Winner, 1^strunner-up and 2^nd runner-up

Open category includes all runners who take part in the race – Every single runner for that distance, the only difference being the gender.
Senior is a category within the Open category. To be part of this sub category, a runner has to be between 45 to 59 years in age on the day of the race.
Veteran is a category within the Open category. To be part of this sub category, a runner has to be 60 years or above in age on the day of the race.

Q.Is it necessary to take part in the event wearing the official event t-shirt?

A.No. But it would be wonderful if you could run in it. But hey, if you are someone who won’t try anything new on race-day, we strongly recommend that you stick to your plan.

Q.I forgot to buy the race-day t-shirt at the time of registration. Can I buy it on race-day?

A.Yes. You can buy it on race-day. However, this is subject to the availability of t-shirts. Drop in at the Help-desk to buy the race-day t-shirt.

Q.Is there any prize money for winners?

A.No. There is no prize money for winners. All winners will receive a winner medal and a certificate to commemorate their achievement.

Q.Will I receive a finisher medal?

A.Yes. All finishers will receive a finisher medal as soon as they finish.

Q.Where can I find my timings?

A.Timings will be uploaded 4 days after the event. We will also send out a mail on this. Kindly check your inbox for this.

Q.When will I get my finisher certificate?

A.All finishers will receive a finisher e-certificate which will indicate their timing. This will be available for download a few days after the event. We will not distribute a hard copy of your certificate.

Q.I cannot find my race-day timings. What do I do?

A.Mail us at kaveritrailmarathon@runnersforlife.com and we will look into the issue.

Q.Till what time does the course remain open or is there a cut off time for your race?

A.Yes. We do have a cutoff time for all our races.

5K: 1:30 hours

10K: 2 hours

Half Marathon: 3 hours  and 30 Minutes

Marathon: 7 hours

 

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PRICE

• TWO OR THREE NIGHT’S ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARE OR SINGLE BASIS WITH HOTEL TAXES, AS SPECIFIED IN THE PRICE.
• RACE KIT AT THE HOTEL
• PACKED EARLY BREAKFAST ON RACE DAY
• RACE DAY TRANSFERS TO THE RACE VENUE AND BACK

ITINERARY

3 DAY PACKAGE:

ON ARRIVAL, MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE GREEN HOTEL BY EARLY AFTERNOON.
YOUR RACE KIT WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU IN YOUR ROOM.
YOU HAVE THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY AT LEISURE TODAY TO SPEND AS YOU PLEASE.
LATER IN THE EVENING, ALL RUNNERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED FOR A PRE-RACE PASTA DINNER. THIS WILL GIVE YOU A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS AND MAYBE EVEN EXCHANGE NOTES.
OPTIONAL ARRIVAL TRANSFERS FROM THE BANGALORE AIRPORT OR FROM THE MYSORE RAILWAY AND BUS STATION ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. 
MEALS: DINNER

DAY 2, 2019

IF YOU ARE DOING THAT HM OR THE FM, THIS IS D DAY! 
A BREAKFAST BOX HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR YOU AT THE HOTEL AND YOU WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE RACE VENUE ABOUT 1-HOUR BEFORE THE START. 
THE RACE START POINT IS A LOVELY CANAL THAT YOU RUN ADJACENT TO; WHILE IMPOSSIBLY GREEN FIELDS GREET YOUR EYESIGHT ON BOTH SIDES. STARTING NEXT TO THE RANGANATHITTU BIRD SANCTUARY, THIS BEAUTIFUL ROUTE FOLLOWS THE MEANDERING CANAL OF THE RIVER KAVERI CLOSE TO BALMURI FALLS. 
AT THE END OF THE RACE THERE YOU WILL BE TRANSFERRED BACK TO THE HOTEL. 
FOR THOSE DOING THE 10KM/5KM, YOU HAVE THE DAY FREE TODAY. HEAD OVER THE RACE VENUE TO CHEER ON THE FULL AND HALF MARATHON RUNNERS OR HEAD INTO MYSORE CITY. 
MEALS: BREAKFAST

 

DAY 3, 2019

THIS IS THE BIG DAY FOR THE 10KM AND 5KM RUNNERS! YOU WILL BE PICKED UP FROM THE HOTEL AFTER IN EARLY BREAKFAST AND TRANSFERRED TO THE VENUE ABOUT 1-HOUR BEFORE RACE START. 
AT THE END OF THE RACE THERE WILL BE TRANSPORT WAITING TO TRANSFER YOU BACK TO THE HOTEL. 
YOU HAVE THE REST OF THE DAY FREE TO SPEND AS YOU PLEASE. 
FOR THE FM & HM RUNNERS STAYING ON TODAY, HEAD OVER TO THE RACE VENUE TO CHEER ON RUNNERS JUST BEGINNING THEIR JOURNEY!
MEALS: BREAKFAST

2 DAY PACKAGE:

DAY 1, 2019

ON ARRIVAL IN MYSORE, MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE GREEN HOTEL.
YOUR RACE KIT WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU IN YOUR ROOM.
YOU HAVE THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY TO SPEND AS YOU PLEASE.
MEALS: NONE

DAY 2, 2019

RACE DAY IS FINALLY HERE!
TRANSFERS TO THE START POINT, OZONE RESORT, SRIRANGAPATNA HAVE BEEN ARRANGED FOR YOU. 
THE RACE START POINT IS A LOVELY CANAL THAT YOU RUN ADJACENT TO, WHILE IMPOSSIBLY GREEN FIELDS GREET YOUR EYESIGHT ON BOTH SIDES. STARTING NEXT TO THE RANGANATHITTU BIRD SANCTUARY, THIS BEAUTIFUL ROUTE FOLLOWS THE MEANDERING CANAL OF THE RIVER KAVERI CLOSE TO BALMURI FALLS. 
THE FULL AND HALF MARATHON RACE ARE ON 23 NOVEMBER 2019 AND THE 10KM AND 5KM RACES ARE ON 24 NOVEMBER 2019.
TRANSFERS BACK TO THE HOTEL HAVE BEEN ARRANGED AS WELL. YOUR TRIP ENDS TODAY, BUT YOUR VACATION DOESN’T HAVE TO! ASK US FOR CUSTOMIZATIONS OR EXTENSIONS FOR YOUR TRIP.
MEALS: BREAKFAST

 

DATES AND PRICES

PRICES ARE PER PERSON	Price from
22 – 24 Nov 2019 (03 Nights)	7000
23 – 24 Nov 2019 (02 Nights)	4000

 

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