Travel Plans for Chandigarh Marathon 13th March 2011

Hi All,

 

After the fun filled and the most happening mumbai marathon i am looking forward to chandigarh marathon which is on the 13th March 2011 which is of course the thane marathon in the month of Feb.

 

So request you all to put to let me know whether you are interested in travelling to chandigarh. The plan is given below:

 

* The journey will be done by train and bus

* Mumbai to delhi by Rajdhani which will take 16 hrs- 3AC (Rs. 1495)

* Delhi to Chandigarh by bus which will take 7 hrs - Volvo (Rs. 350)

* while coming back we will take a train

*Chandigarh to Delhi by Shatabdi- will take 3.15 hrs CC or 2C (Rs.345 or Rs. 107)

* Delhi to mumbai by Rajdhani- May be 2AC (Rs. 1975)

 

Mind you it will be a fun filled journey with a 1 or 2 days additional stay in chandigarh apart from the marathon days.

 

Request you to kindly let me know at the earliest so that the tickets can be booked well in advance. You can also give your names to Ajit Singh (RRMR group) and Bijay Nair (MMR Group)

Regards,

Kavin K

 

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Permalink Reply by Pramila on January 20, 2011 at 12:13

Hi Kavin/Hi Bijay,

Where does one go to register for the Chandigarh marathon?- also , do you know if it is a timed marathon?

Permalink Reply by Dhaval Shah on January 20, 2011 at 17:25

Hi,

 

Anyone attended this event last year? How well was it organised?

Permalink Reply by Kavin Rajesh Kondabathini on January 20, 2011 at 17:29

Hi Dhaval,

 

Dont realy know about how well its organised, but i heard that it is one of the beast marathons to run as the weather during the month of march is very pleasent.

 

Regards,

Kavin K

Dhaval Shah said:

Hi,

 

Anyone attended this event last year? How well was it organised?

Permalink Reply by Bijay Nair on January 20, 2011 at 19:23

Sunder sir had attended . Also, heard its a gr8 marathon . Even Finishers medal are given.

 

Alternatively there is a direct flight to Chandigarh costing  Rs 4800 one way.

 

regards

Permalink Reply by Sundaresan on January 20, 2011 at 21:07

Chandigarh First Marathon 2010---How can I forget it???

It was on 30 Jan last year--- two weeks post SCMM. The entire event was fantastically managed. Superb weather conditions---in fact very cold to start with and just about cool towards the end of my HM. The track was absolutely flat with just a slight rise as we approach Sukhna lake. The crowd support too was good. The route is a loop of 21k hence 42k runners have to do the same loop twice. Hence at any point of time we have runners moving alongside or in the opposite direction. The water/aid stations were fantastic. Post run they immediately garland a medal at the FP which really makes you feel good!!!

Some points requiring consideration--- Distribution of certs were a big chaos---I blame the runners attitude too due to impatience displayed!!!

SCMM goodie bag spoils us in terms of expectations!!!---No goods in goodie bags, but for a ganjee!!!

I had specifically mentioned that In a few years from now Chandigarh should be a hotshot location for marathon in India!!! Hope Rahul and Chandigarh lives upto expectations.

All the best for the Chandigarh marathon runners 2011

Permalink Reply by Kavin Rajesh Kondabathini on January 20, 2011 at 21:40

Hi Bijay,

 

I think the travelling by train would be a good option as in the one time flight cost who can actually travel both ways as given above. so what say ?

 

Regards,

Kavin K

Bijay Nair said:

Sunder sir had attended . Also, heard its a gr8 marathon . Even Finishers medal are given.

 

Alternatively there is a direct flight to Chandigarh costing  Rs 4800 one way.

 

regards

Permalink Reply by Kavin Rajesh Kondabathini on January 20, 2011 at 21:42

Thanks sunder sir for your inputs.

 

Actually i am really looking out for this marathon as someone said in our group that its a fantastic place to run and now u have confirmed it. So are you in for it for the 2nd time?

Regards,

Kavin K

Sundaresan said:

Chandigarh First Marathon 2010---How can I forget it???

It was on 30 Jan last year--- two weeks post SCMM. The entire event was fantastically managed. Superb weather conditions---in fact very cold to start with and just about cool towards the end of my HM. The track was absolutely flat with just a slight rise as we approach Sukhna lake. The crowd support too was good. The route is a loop of 21k hence 42k runners have to do the same loop twice. Hence at any point of time we have runners moving alongside or in the opposite direction. The water/aid stations were fantastic. Post run they immediately garland a medal at the FP which really makes you feel good!!!

Some points requiring consideration--- Distribution of certs were a big chaos---I blame the runners attitude too due to impatience displayed!!!

SCMM goodie bag spoils us in terms of expectations!!!---No goods in goodie bags, but for a ganjee!!!

I had specifically mentioned that In a few years from now Chandigarh should be a hotshot location for marathon in India!!! Hope Rahul and Chandigarh lives upto expectations.

All the best for the Chandigarh marathon runners 2011

Permalink Reply by Kavin Rajesh Kondabathini on January 20, 2011 at 21:47

Hi Pramila,

 

need to check the link for registration, will get back to you in sumtime.

 

Regards,

Kavin K

Pramila said:

Hi Kavin/Hi Bijay,

Where does one go to register for the Chandigarh marathon?- also , do you know if it is a timed marathon?

Permalink Reply by Ashish Goyal on January 21, 2011 at 11:30
@ kavin - you can also look at direct train / flight options to Chandigarh. Saves the hassle of changing at Delhi.
Permalink Reply by Aparna Choudhary on January 21, 2011 at 13:40

SCMM was amazing...Auroville will be breathtaking...and Chandigarh, well i guess, will have to go there and see...

I am definitely doing this one...3rd marathon in the series of 12m 12m...

Permalink Reply by Ram on January 21, 2011 at 14:05
@Aparna - best of luck in your 12m12m effort. What are your plans for April to June -
Permalink Reply by Aparna Choudhary on January 21, 2011 at 14:19

@ Ram: Thanks a ton...and no plans as of yet for those months...it just so happens that something always pops-up out of the blue...the way chandigarh marathon did :) ...just hoping that some or the other marathon comes up in those months...

are you taking part in the strides of hope???

how do we go about registering ourselves for the chandigarh marathon???

 

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