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Real 2nd Kathmandu International Marathon 2008 - FAQ Sheet

1. Real 2nd Kathmandu International Marathon 2008:
   Distance: 42.195 Km
   Date: Saturday, 20^th September 2008
   
   
2. Events-

   Marathon Men Half Marathon Men/Women Business Marathon (Corporate Team of 4) 5K Men/Women 5K School Boys/Girls 5K Veteran Men/Women 3K Wheel Chair

3. Race Start Times:  Marathon begins at 06 a.m. and other races will follow.
   
   
4. All Race Starting Point: Tripureshore Road
   
   
5. Meeting Point and reporting Desk: Parapit, Inside the National Stadium, Tripureshore
   
   
6. Race Reporting Time: 05.00 a.m at National Stadium Marathon desk
   
   
7. Race information:
   Phone: Hotline in working hours 10 to 5:  00977 1 2323114  
   Chief Organizer: 00977 1 2323113

nilendra@nepalmarathon.com

Race Director:·00977 1 9841746162

E-mail: dlamatya@ntc.net.np

Address: Nepal Marathon Office, Hardic Fitness Centre, Jhamsikhel, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal . 
Email: info@nepalmarathon.com

8. Number of years the race has been held: This is the second year of the Kathmandu International Marathon.
   
   
9. Entry deadlines and/or process: All registration closes on 16^th September 2008. 
   
   
10. Packet pickup dates/Locations: All participants must pick up their Bib, T-shirt, and goodie bag from 15-18 September at the KIM Office at Hardic Fitness Centre, Jhamsikhel, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal. Please show your payment voucher.
    
    
11. Official race T-shirt: One shirt per registrant - pick up at KIM Office at Hardic Fitness Centre, Jhamsikhel, Pulchowk, Lalitpur. No T-shirts or goodie bags will be mailed. It is not compulsory to wear this t-shirt for running. You can use cloths to your comfort.
    
    
12. Race web site address: www.nepalmarathon.com
    
    
13. Online application available? No online registration for 2008.
    
    
14. Wheelchair/walkers permitted? Yes, there is an extra race of 3km for the wheelchair. Walkers can join the 5K race.
    
    
15. Time limits to complete Marathon: 5 hours and Streets will re-open. Organizers cannot take the guarantee of the traffic after that, but if any runner wishes to run in their own risk, we will recognize the finishers coming in after 1 hour of time limit.
    
    
16. Parking for the Race Day: Parking available at United World Trade Center, Tripureshor and inside the National Stadium on Race Day.
    
    
17. Finisher’s recognition: · Finishers of the Marathon, Half Marathon and Business Marathon (x4 Relay), will receive: finisher's certificate and finishers Medal.

Finishers of 5K Open, 5K School, 5K Veteran and 3K wheel Chair will receive finisher's certificate.

Top 25 Finishers of 5K Open, 5K School, 5K Veteran and 3K wheel Chair will also receive finishers Medal.

18. Average temperatures for Race Day: At 6 a.m. the average temperature is 8-12 degrees (Fahrenheit).

Course description:

19. Is the course certified?
    Yes. IAAF/AIMS Certified measurer Mr. Muregesu Sooosaimany has measured the route and we are waiting this to be certified by AIMS

20. Type of race day transportation offered?   No.

21. Aid Stations: · 24 fully supported water and sponging stations located at each mile beginning at 3 Km, as well as at the start line and post-finish area

22. Recommended viewing locations?
    Entertainment centers along the course and on television.

23. Expected number of spectators: 500,000 along the course.

24. Medical Support: · There will be Medical Support at the Start/Finish and 8 medical stations along the course. Medical Tents. Massage tent is at the stadium.

25. Awards Ceremony will be immediately after the race at 12.30 Pm Saturday, 20^th September at the running track of the National Stadium, Tripureshore.

26. Ceremony will be on 11^th October 2008 at 15.00 Pm.

27. Post-race entertainment: There will be food stalls and sports shops inside the stadium.

28. If a participant is unable to pick up their goodie bag at the Marathon Office, Hardic Fitness Centre, Jhamsikhel, Pulchowk, can someone else pick it up for them?
    Yes, they will need to bring the confirmation card of the participant along with a copy of the participant's photo ID and a note signed by the individual authorizing the pick up.

29. How do you volunteer at the Marathon?
    Contact 00977 1 2323114
    
    or
    
    Contact:
    The Marathon Office,
    Hardic Fitness Centre,
    Jhamsikhel,

30. Official Sponsors include .

31. Can I run the Marathon course without registering?
    No... all runners without Kathmandu International Marathon bibs will be directed off the course immediately.

32. Walkers and Slower Participants: The Kathmandu International Marathon welcomes walkers and back of the pack runners. A significant number of water stations will remain open later & vans will patrol the route providing support to these participants. We also suggest that walkers and slower participants consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle. If you plan on participating at a 15 minute pace per mile or slower, please be aware that our permit dictates that the streets that comprise the Marathon route are re-opened to vehicular traffic. Street cleaning trucks precede the streets re-opening and you will be required to move to the curb lane and/or sidewalk at that time.

33. Is there any Registration Fee discounts? We offer all runners of PNO - People of Nepali origin to register in the rate of South Asian registration fee. Besides we offer all Nationals married to Nepali (male or Female) also to enjoy this privilege of registering in this rate only. Wheel Chair is free.

34. School & Group Registration Fee Discount: Schools and Colleges have the discounted rate of registration fee of Rs 100 only. There will be no other extra discounts for groups for school and Colleges.

35. A Competitive Starting Position
    A favorable starting position will be available to all qualifying Marathon entrants, the Competitive Position.

Acceptable forms of proof are marathon or half-marathon result certificates, newspaper result clippings or Web site printouts attached to your race application or mailed to us at the following address:

Important Dates:

Race Categories & Entry Age Eligibility:

Registration Fees: Click here to view Registration Fees.

Contact: Click here to contact us.

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