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RUNNING NUMBER BIB .............................................................. 02
MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 04
A QUICK CHECKLIST BEFORE RACE DAY ...................... 06
RACE DAY - EVENT VENUE ....................................................... 08
RACE DAY EMERGENCIES ......................................................... 14
RACE DAY TIMINGS ........................................................................ 16
DREAM RUN - VENUE MAP ...................................................... 18
DREAM RUN - ROUTE MAP ....................................................... 20
RACE REGULATIONS ..................................................................... 22
 1. RUNNING NUMBER BIB

Confirmed Dream participants will each be handed

their running number bibs at the Mirchi Get Active
Expo, along with 4 safety pins (to affix the bib). Please do
not misplace your bib – we will not be able to reissue.
The colour of your running number bib indicates the
race category you are participating in. The race distance
has been mentioned on your bib.
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How To Wear Your Bib?

Ÿ Secure your bib to the front of your
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running vest with safety pins
provided.

Ÿ Do not cut or alter the bib in any

way – the entire bib must be clearly
visible to all.

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Before you fix your running bib, please write your

current medical condition, if any, and any medicines
your doctor may have prescribed for you. Also write the
name and contact details of the person we can call in
case of any race day emergency (such person must not
be a participant of the event).

Important: You must be extremely careful that your bib does not get exchanged with any other
runner's bib/timing tag, or handed over to any other person. Running bib is assigned specifically to
each runner; any exchange would result in disqualification of your participation from the 2023
and 2024 editions of the Tata Mumbai Marathon.

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 2. MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS

Are you ready to run on race day?

The last two plus years have been challenging for push themselves on race day. If you feel feverish, or
everyone. Importantly, it has taught us to listen to have been vomiting, have had diarrhoea or chest
our own bodies a little more intently. Most medical pains or generally are feeling unwell, then it is
emergencies during the race occur in people who unfair to you and your family to risk serious illness
have not adequately trained or are unwell and and become a medical emergency.

Please review the following questions before race day:

Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should
only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? YES NO

Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? YES NO

In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical
activity? YES NO

Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose

consciousness? YES NO

Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in
your physical activity? YES NO

Have you been suffering from any sort of virus or fever in the 2 weeks prior to
race day? YES NO

Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or heart
condition? YES NO

Do have any difficulty in breathing, especially in cold and dry conditions? YES NO

Are you pregnant? YES NO

Are you diabetic? YES NO

Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity? YES NO

If you have answered YES to any of the above questions, we strongly recommend that you seek advice
from your doctor before you run the race. Further, if you had contracted the COVID virus any time after
August 2022 or are suffering from any symptoms associated with long COVID syndrome, or post long
COVID syndrome, you are advised to take clearance from a registered medical practitioner or your doctor
before coming for the race. Runners need to take responsibility for their own health by adopting right
practices regarding training, eating and hydration.

Prevailing health advisories and mandatories as prescribed by the Central/State Governments shall apply.
All applicants and confirmed participants of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2023 are requested to visit the
event website: https://tatamumbaimarathon.procam.in for regular updates.

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 3. A QUICK CHECKLIST BEFORE
RACE DAY

Read this handbook thoroughly.

Visit the Mirchi Get Active Expo (Kalina University, Gate No.2, Open Ground of Sports Complex
Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098) to collect your running number bib. Do get your
email confirmation and your photo identity proof at the Expo.
Ÿ Wednesday, 11th January 2023 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ÿ Thursday, 12th January 2023 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ÿ Friday, 13th January 2023 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ÿ Saturday, 14th January 2023 – 10 a.m. 5 p.m.

Where you are a Dream Run participant and part of a group, do ensure you have been handed over the
running number bib specifically allocated to you.

Do check that your medical/health insurance is up to date and valid.

Confirm that your emergency contact person (as given by you in the application form) is available and
easily reachable on race day in case of any emergency.
Check the weather forecast to plan on appropriate running clothing and equipment [ACCU weather
forecast for Mumbai on 15th January 2023 – 30°C high and 18°C low]
Familiarise yourself with road closures on race day.

Know your respective course well – it is your responsibility to know it on race day.

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 4A. RACE DAY: EVENT VENUE

The Dream Run will start from outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus (CSMT). On race
day, you need to assemble inside Azad Maidan at least one hour prior to start time.

Do ensure that you have pinned the running number bib to your running vest prior to entering Azad
Maidan. Entry is restricted to only confirmed participants wearing valid number bibs and duly accredited
individuals; your running number bib will be scanned at the entrance for verification. Further, you may
also be required to undergo frisking by the security officials. This is in the interest of safety of all on race
day. You are requested to cooperate with the security and police personnel. This is in interest of
everyone's safety on race day.

HOW TO REACH AZAD MAIDAN?

It is our sincere advice that you do not travel to Azad Venue using your own vehicle. There is no parking
available within the vicinity of Azad Maidan. The venue is well connected by local trains and there are 3
railway stations within walking distance.
Distance from train station
Train station alighting at Entry Gate
to entry gate
Chhatrapati Shivaji Gate No. 5A (from Hazarimal Somani
Approx. 330 mtrs.
Railway Terminus Marg, opp. TCS House)
Gate No. 3A (from M.G. Road, next
Churchgate Station Approx. 500 mtrs.
to Bombay Gymkhana)
Gate No. 3A (from M.G. Road, next
Marine Lines Station Approx. 1200 mtrs.
to Bombay Gymkhana)

FACILITIES WITHIN EVENT VENUE

(Event venue map on page 18 for directions and locations of facilities)
Before Your Start
Chemical toilets
Bisleri water stations
Medical aid (courtesy Asian Heart Institute)

Post the Finish Line – On M.G. Road

Bisleri water stations
Fast & Up Energy Drink station
Medical base camp (courtesy Asian Heart Institute)

Post the Finish – Inside Azad Maidan Ground

Participation Medals and Refreshment distribution counters
You will need to show your running bib to our volunteers for them to handover to you the
refreshment packet.
Please dispose of any peels/leftovers in the waste bin nearest to you.
Medals will not be posted to individual runners.

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RUN IN COSTUME

Be Creative. Be Innovative. Be Expressive.

Come, Celebrate and be part of Mumbai's most colourful street carnival – the Dream Run! Outshine on race
day through your creative, funky, innovative costumes and be noticed at the costume contest – Run In
Costume – to be eligible for cash prizes! And if you are running in support of a cause, this is the best
opportunity to shout out the 'cause' and stand out!
Best costumes will be judged by noted personalities. So grab your friends or go alone!

Expressive Me!
Prizes for best individuals dressed depicting a theme –
1st Prize: ₹ 30,000 | 2nd Prize: ₹ 20,000 | 3rd Prize: ₹ 10,000

Expressive Us!
This is open for a minimum of 10 people dressed in a formation conveying a message/theme –
1st Prize: ₹ 60,000 | 2nd Prize: ₹ 35,000 | 3rd Prize: ₹ 25,000

Race Day Judging

Dream Run participants who wish to enter for the Run in Costume contest need to report at the Run In
Costume stage by 6:45 a.m. (refer to event venue map for location). Judging will be conducted between 7:00
a.m. and 7:45 a.m. at this stage. Please note, where props are being used by any individual or group, the size
of the props should be such which can go through metal detectors and/or baggage scanners placed at the
entrance of venue premises. Every entry will be given not more than 2 minutes to display their act/theme.
Once winners are declared, they will be guided to the line-up area for the start of Dream Run.

Contest Rules
It is compulsory for participants to wear their bibs over their costumes.
Please note, participants carrying props representing any form of arms, ammunition or weapons will
be not be allowed to enter the venue premises, and of course not participate in the contest.
Participants can take part only in ONE of the two contest categories mentioned above.
The winners of individual and group categories will be basis concept and creativity. The decision of
judges on the number of winners declared shall be final and binding on all.
There will be no ties.

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YOUR FINISH
The finish time limit for the Dream Run is till 10:40 a.m. on race day. If you are late and still determined to
reach the Finish, please keep to the footpath and then move towards the finish line; vehicular traffic will start
on the route.

Your finish line is diagonally opposite Metro INOX Cinema. Open your arms as you cross the finish line –
photographers will find it difficult to identify you. Once you cross the finish line, keep moving ahead towards
Azad Maidan. Do not stand at the finish line to pose for pictures or wait for your fellow running buddies.
Remember the runners just behind you too need to cross the finish line. We request all runners to respect
the finish line area and ensure that celebrations do not interfere with other runners' finish experience.
Friends, family members, and volunteers are strictly NOT permitted in the finish area.

Please note, once you have cross the Finish Gate, you cannot re-enter the course during the race time,
with or without your running number bib. Your participation is liable to be disqualified on re-entering the
course.

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 4B. RACE DAY:
IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES

Medical aid will be made available by event's Medical Partner, Asian Heart Institute. Runners are advised to
carry their own specific prescribed medicines. You must stop running the race immediately if instructed to
do so by a member of the medical crew – this is in the interest of your health and safety.

In case of medical emergencies, the following hospitals are located near the route

Bombay Hospital (Marine Lines) Saifee Hospital (Charni Road) G.T. Hospital (near CST)

Cumbala Hill Hospital (near Lilawati Hospital

Jaslok Hospital (Peddar road)
Kemps Corner) (Bandra Reclamation)

The Asian Heart Institute G/N

Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex

Event's official Medical Partner

For any assistance or to report a medical or any other emergency on race day, reach out to the
event volunteer closest to you or simply call the Event Helpline Number +912242020200.

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 4C. RACE DAY:
IMPORTANT RACE DAY TIMINGS

6:30 A.M.
Azad Maidan gates
opened for assembly

7:00 A.M
to
7:45 A.M
Run In Costume judging
7:15 A.M
to
*8:10 A.M
Assembly inside
holding area START

8:05 A.M.
Dream Run Start Time

8:30 A.M.
Cut-off time for
Dream Runners to
cross the start line

10:40 A.M.
Finish cut-off time

Dream Run participants reaching the holding area gate after 8:10 am, and not wearing the valid bib, will
not be allowed to participate in the event.

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 5. EVENT VENUE MAP

Provisional Venue Maps are available here

(link it to website)

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 6. DREAM RUN ROUTE

Provisional Route Maps are available here

(link it to website)

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 7. RACE REGULATIONS

01. You are to participate only in the race category for 07. No wheeled vehicles are allowed on the course.
which you had applied and for which your entry has A n yo n e b r i n g i n g w h e e l e d ve h i c l e s w i l l b e
been confirmed in. Participating in any other race disqualified from the race; you will be asked to leave
category will not entitle you to any benefits of the course. This regulation does not apply to the
participating in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2023. 08. 'Champions With Disability' category.
02. Your entry and running number bib is not transferable Participants are not allowed to run with pets,
to any other person under any circumstance. unregistered runners, babies and children who are
03. Participants must follow the health protocols and under aged for the designated category.
advisories as laid down by the event promoter, and as 09. Participants will not be allowed to enter the event
may be directed by relevant event crew members. venue with helium filled balloons.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification of your 10. The roads will be re-opened for normal traffic by 12:00
participation in the current edition of Tata Mumbai noon. Runners who cannot reach the finish line by
Marathon 2023. then, must stick to the footpath in order to complete
04. On race day, for security reasons, only registered the race.
participants of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2023 11. Event Promoter reserves the right to stop any
wearing the right bib and event's official crew, will be participant f rom participating who is found
allowed entry into the event venue. The unique medically unfit to continue in the opinion of the
barcode on running number bibs will be scanned at medical personnel.
the entrance gates of the event venue. Persons
without a bib or wearing an incorrect or invalid 12. Irrespective of how seasoned a runner you may be,
number bib, or where the photograph submitted participants must be self-aware of any vital signs
along with the form does not match with the person which may prevent them from participating in the
wanting to enter the venue, will not be allowed entry. race category chosen. It is advisable for participants
Any entry fee paid by such disqualified participant for to visit a registered medical practitioner/doctor to
the 2023 edition will not be refunded. assess if you are fit to participate. Event promoter
05. Wear your running number bib correctly. Wearing and event sponsors/partners cannot be held liable
your bib incorrectly will lead disqualification of your f o r a n y m e d i c a l re l a te d c o n s e q u e n c e s , o f
participation from the 2023 and 2024 editions of the whatsoever nature, that may be caused, on race day
event or thereafter as a result of your participation in the
a) Any runner found wearing the incorrect bib or no event.
bib will be disqualified and removed from the
course. 13. Baggage counters are NOT available for Dream Run
b) Further, every runner must wear his/her running participants. For security reasons, participants are
number bib on his/her vest only as directed in requested to come without any baggage. Do not
this handbook. Any mutilation, fold, alteration or carry any valuables in your bag, if carried. The event
damage to the bib will amount to disqualification promoter is not responsible for loss of any baggage
of the runner from the Event. and its belongings.
c) Procam International reserves the right to take Participants are requested to cooperate with the
necessary legal action against the registered police and security personnel deputed at the Event
participant and the person who has used the 14. Venue and on route. Participants/supporters are
r u n n i n g n u m b e r b i b o n ra ce d ay, fo r liable to random checking on race day – this is for
impersonation. your own security.
06. Prize Money is applicable only for the marathon (elite 15. Photographs taken of runners during the Mirchi Get
and amateurs), half marathon, Police Cup and Open Active Expo and on race day may be used for the
10K race categories. 'Run In Costume' contest can be purpose of promoting the event.
won only by participants of the Dream Run.

For more Information:

Event Helpline: +91 22 420 20 200 (Mon to Sat, 10 am to 7 pm)
WhatsApp: 8976994484
Event Website : www.tatamumbaimarathon.procam.in
Email: [email protected]

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