Hirkani Half Marathon

Event Description 

HirKani, a symbol of strength and resilience in folklore, embodies the struggle for love, independence, and justice. Her story reflects the broader reality of women’s lives today, where empowerment and safety remain crucial issues. In a world where women continue to face oppression, violence, and discrimination, the narrative of HirKani urges society to prioritize the safety and rights of women. Empowerment is not just about opportunity but also about creating environments where women can live free from fear and injustice. Ensuring women’s safety is the first step toward true empowerment, allowing them to thrive and contribute without barriers.

Running a marathon or focusing on overall health is important for women’s empowerment in today's time. Prioritizing personal health—both physical and mental—becomes a metaphor for strength, independence, and autonomy.

Empowerment through Physical Strength: Running a marathon requires intense dedication, perseverance, and mental toughness. For women, this symbolizes the breaking of physical and mental barriers, showing that they can push limits just like anyone else. It's about building confidence, challenging gender norms, and proving that women are equally capable of achieving difficult goals, no matter the obstacles. Just as Hir challenged societal norms in her pursuit of love and freedom, a woman running a marathon embodies defiance of limitations and demonstrates her control over her body and life.

Health as a Tool for Safety and Independence: Being healthy and physically fit directly impacts a woman's sense of autonomy and safety. A woman who is physically strong can better protect herself and take control of her own well-being, just as Hir, in the folklore, fought against the constraints imposed by society. Physical strength gives women the confidence to face challenges, defend themselves, and have the resilience to take on the world, leading to a greater sense of personal safety and empowerment.

Mental Health and Resilience: Just as running a marathon tests not only the body but also the mind, women, like Heer, may face societal pressures that test their mental and emotional endurance. Prioritizing mental health through physical activity such as running promotes resilience, helping women cope with adversity. This mental fortitude is crucial for overcoming the daily challenges that women face in the pursuit of equality, safety, and freedom. In a way, it's like running a marathon against societal restrictions, knowing that persistence leads to victory.

In summary, running a marathon and taking care of one’s health align with the broader themes of women’s empowerment and safety found in the story of HirKani. It showcases strength, resilience, and the power of defying norms, both physically and mentally, leading to greater independence and security for women.

Prize Money Category Female 

21KM half marathon :-

1) 18 years to 35 years

2) 36 - 45 years

3) Above 46 years

Prize money 

1st : 15000/-

2nd - 11000/-

3rd - 7000/-

10KM timed run :-

1) 18 years to 35 years

2) 36 - 45 years

3) Above 46 years

Prize money 

1st : 11000/-

2nd -  8000/-

3rd - 5000/-

5KM timed run :-

1) 8 years to 18 years

2) 19 years - 35 years

3) 36 years - 45 years

4) 46 years and above

Prize money 

1st : 7000/-

2nd - 5000/-

3rd - 3000/-

3KM walk and run:-

By Lucky draw - cycle / tracksuit

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1) Please choose the event category carefully, confirmed registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be modified. Provide us with a secure email ID/mobile number that you can access regularly, since this will be our primary means of communication during the run up to the event.

2) Users of email services that offer filtering/blocking of messages from unknown email address should add this email id saijansevapratisthan@gmail.com to their address list.

3) We will be sending regular updates to the Mobile number you have provided in the registration form this should be not treated as spam and you shall not take any action against our bulk sms service provider.

4) Any notice sent to the email address registered with the organizers shall be deemed as received by the runners.

5) Please fill out only those fields that are necessary for mailing purposes. Do not provide redundant data in multiple fields (i.e., do not list the same data for city, province and country), as this will only complicate our ability to contact you, if necessary.

6) You are aware that running is an extreme sport and can be injurious to body and health. You take full responsibility for participating in the The Vineyard Ultra event and do not hold the organizing committee (sai janseva pratishthan or blueBirgade Sports Foundation) or any of its members or entities responsible for any injury or accident or loss of life.

7) You shall consult your physician and undergo complete medical examination to assess your suitability to participate in the ultra-event on your own responsibility. A physical fitness certificate needs to be submitted.

8) You also assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, animals, the effects of the weather, including high heat or humidity, traffic and the condition of the road, arson or terrorist threats and all other risks associated with a public event.

9) You agree that Hirkani Half Marathon event organisers (Sai Janseva Pratishthan or blueBirgade Sports Foundation ) shall not be liable for any loss, damage, illness or injury that might occur because of your participation in the event.

10) You agree to abide by the instructions provided by the organizers from time to time in the best interest of your health and event safety.

11) Age limits:

21KM/10 KM - 21 years and above only

3KM/ 5 KM Run - 8 years and above only .

* Participants below 8 years of age must be accompanied by parents.

12) You also agree to stop running if instructed by the Race Director or the Medical Staff or by the Aid Station Volunteers.

13) You confirm that your name and media recordings taken during your participation may be used to publicize the event.

14) You may acknowledge and agree that your personal information can be stored and used by Hirkani Half Marathon organisers or any other company in connection with the organization, promotion and administration of the event and for the compilation of statistical information.

15) You confirm that, in the event of adverse weather conditions, major incidents or threats on the day, any of the force majeure or restriction by authority, the organizers reserve the right to stop/cancel/postpone the event. You understand that confirmed registrations and merchandise orders are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be modified.

16) The organizers reserve the right to reject any application without providing reasons. Any amount collected from rejected applications alone will be refunded in full (excluding bank charges wherever applicable)

17) You agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever.

18) You understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the event and you will abide by all race rules.

19) Race day T shirt, goodie bags and other items are complimentary. T shirt sizes and quantities are ordered well in advance. While we try our best to get you the correct size, you acknowledge that the organizers will not be held responsible in case of short of any T shirt size or other items

20) Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of us accepting your entry, you, yourself, and anyone entitled to act on your behalf, waive and release the event organisers, Sai Janseva Pratishthan, blueBrigade Sports Foundations, team members, associated organisers, all event sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of your participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

21) For any reason you cannot turn up on race day, no refund of any form will be given.

22) Townscript is only a service provider and is not in any way responsible for the delivery of the event

23) If this registration is being made on behalf of a minor, you confirm that you are the parent / guardian of the child and that he/she has your permission to take part in the event. You further concur that all the above rules shall apply to him/her as if he were a major.

24) Participants must personally appear for collecting the running Bibs. Bibs can be distributed in-absentee with written consent of the registered runners.

25) Runners will not be allowed to stay on the course beyond the cut-off time considering the safety and health issues.

26) Runners who have taken both doses of the vaccination can only register for the event.

27) Physical fitness certificated to be uploaded at the time of registrations.

REFUND POLICY :

In case of cancellation or postponement of the event due to covid related lockdowns and reason beyond our control, alternate options will be offered to registrants to participate in our upcoming events. It means the registration fees are non-refundable but can be adjusted in our future events.

Queries may be addressed to: saijansevapratisthan@gmail.com

We request total co-operation from runners in this regard.