SAIL BSL Half Marathon 2024
The SAIL BSL Half Marathon 2024, hosted by Bokaro Steel Plant under the banner of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), beckons running enthusiasts to embrace the thrill of the run. With multiple categories catering to diverse age groups and abilities, this marathon promises a spirited event for participants from all walks of life.
Event Overview
Organisation: SAIL, Bokaro Steel Plant
Competition Name: SAIL BSL Half Marathon 2024
Applicable For: Open to All
Last Date: 19th January 2024
Race Date: 28th January 2024
Website: SAIL BSL Half Marathon
Categories and Distances
- Half Marathon (21.2 Km)
- Start Time: 06:30 AM
- Time Limit: 3 Hrs 30 Mins.
- Age Limit: 15 Yrs or More
- Open (10 Km)
- Start Time: 07:00 AM
- Time Limit: 2 Hrs.
- Age Limit: 12 Yrs or More
- Open (05 Km)
- Start Time: 07:30 AM
- Time Limit: 1 Hr
- Age Limit: 12 Yrs or More
- (02 Km)
- Start Time: 07:45 AM
- Only For Specially Abled
- Age Limit: 13 Yrs or More
Important Information
- Run Location: Mohan Kumar Mangalam Stadium, Sector 4, Bokaro.
- Registration Fee: Rs. 100 (non-transferable/non-refundable).
- Certification: All runs are AIMS Certified.
- Cash Prizes: Awarded for various categories, including specially-abled participants.
Registration Details
- Last Date of Registration: 19th January 2024
- Registration Fee: Rs. 100
- Registration Platform: Bokaro Marathon Website
- Payment Acknowledgment: Save the online payment receipt.
Chest Number and T-Shirt Collection
- Collection Dates:
- For Bokaro Runners: 24th-26th January 2024
- For Outstation Runners: 27th January 2024
- Collection Venue: Nagar Sewa Bhawan (Near Mahatma Gandhi Chowk) Bokaro
- Collection Time: 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
- Requirements: Online payment receipt, age proof.
Run Day Guidelines
- No distribution on run day: Chest numbers/bib numbers and t-shirts.
- Traffic Restrictions: Anticipated before and during the run.
- Parking Facility: Available from Stadium towards Kendriya Vidyalaya, DAV school.
- Reporting Time: 30 minutes before the respective run start time.
- Warm-up Session: Zumba and motivators available before the run.
- Run Start Times: 21 KMs – 06:30 AM, 10 KMs – 07:00 AM, 5 KMs – 07:30 AM, 2 KMs – 07:45 AM.
- Sensor Crossing: Essential for the run’s validity.
- Facilities: Drinking water, ambulances, guides, volunteers, and more.
Route Chart
- 21.1 KM: MKM Stadium – SRU – Patharkatta Chowk – TV Tower Chowk – Patharkatta Chowk – Mahatma Gandhi Chowk – Patharkatta Chowk – TV Tower Chowk – Patharkatta Chowk – Mahatma Gandhi Chowk – SRU – MKM Stadium
- 10 KM: MKM Stadium – Sector-5 Hatia – TV Tower Chowk – Patharkatta Chowk – Mahatma Gandhi Chowk – SRU – MKM Stadium
- 5 KM: MKM Stadium – SRU – Mahatma Gandhi Chowk – SRU – MKM Stadium
- 2 KM (for specially-abled): MKM Stadium – SRU – Patharkatta Chowk – SRU – MKM Stadium
Conclusion
The SAIL BSL Half Marathon 2024 is not just a race; it’s a celebration of endurance, spirit, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or someone taking their first step into the world of marathons, this event welcomes you. As the streets of Bokaro echo with the footsteps of participants, the marathon becomes more than a race—it transforms into a collective journey towards health, resilience, and achievement.
