Mumbai: Ultra 12 Hour Run is back on Aug 13

By Errol Gonsalves
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, 19 Jun 2017: The Ultra-marathon is an event which is more than the traditional marathon. Runners will be on the road for 12 hours continually. They may walk in the middle, take a break for refreshment, Have a quick shower. This Ultra does not have a fixed distance, but it is about time: 12 hours of running in one go.

 

This year the Ultra Run would be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 from 5.00am to 5.00pm. The event is being organized by Shivaji Park Marathon Club along with the Mumbai Runners.

Why this Ultra Marathon?

It is a fun run to give a message of ‘Wellness over Illness.’ ‘If we can run for 12 hours; you too can run for at-least 12 minutes and remain fit and healthy.’

 

Running is natural to us. Our bodies were built to walk and run. And hey, you’re never too old to begin. At Mumbai Ultra, you’ll come across runners from all age groups -- 19 year olds to the health-conscious 70-somethings. Many runners we know began running only in their 50s and 60s.

 

The challenge of the long run provides a tremendous boost to your confidence and belief in yourself --and that is all you really need to get where you want to, in life. Running makes you a winner!

 

Our motto is Choose Wellness Over Illness, so come and experience the joy of running and the wonderful camaraderie of Mumbai’s vibrant running community, without the demands of racing. What’s more, you’ll be running alongside some of the country’s best ultra-runners, who, for that day, will set aside their personal goals to run with you, purely for the joy of running.

 

Route: The route is from Mayor’s Bungalow (Shivaji Park) run towards Worli Sea face towards the End of the promenade to what was formerly Mela restaurant, loop around that and go back to Shivaji Park. Runners have to do several rounds of the same route which totals to approximately 12 km for one loop. There are going to be at least four water stations en route, equipped with hydration nutrition and physios. The host station is equipped with medical team of 100 including physios to monitor take record of health parameter of each runner after every loop.

 

Breakfast and lunch served at the host station at Shivaji Park Swimming pool compound. There will be water, fresh lime, and various energy drinks at the different stations. There will be 6 cardiac ready ambulances en route and two hospitals are on call for support. The race also has a large number of volunteers.

 

The organizers: The Shivaji Park Marathon Club (SPMC)

In Mumbai, Shivaji Park is one of the hubs for outdoor sports, with vast open grounds for enthusiasts to enjoy. Walkers and joggers are spotted at all times around the park.

 

The Shivaji Park Marathon Club was started in 2011 and has grown to include over 300 runners, many of whom are now inspiring others to run and embrace a healthier lifestyle.

 

The Mumbai Ultra was conceived by Shivaji Park marathon club since 2014.

 

Race Director: With more than 20 years of experience of working in Indian Army, Col Gulshan Chadha is a fantastic motivator and a trainer par excellence. He is an avid mountaineer and a trekker for 20+ years with a holistic approach to everything he does with a pleasant countenance even in the toughest of situations.

 

For more details:

Registrations website : http://www.mumbaiultra.in/

Organizers Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1786581718337188/