Specially for Delhi NCR runners
Registrations are already on for the most awaited running event of India, the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM). In a few days time, Aug 23rd to be precise, registrations will also start for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM). Now, the tough part is, both of these events now require a previous timing certificate from a recognized event to allow you to register for them. For Delhi NCR folks, I have put together the list of events one can participate to get that much needed timing certificate to register for SCMM or ADHM.
SCMM 2017 Qualifiers
Date | Event name | Location |
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Jul 31 | Fastest Delhi Half Marathon | New Delhi |
Aug 07 | Friendship Day Manger Trail Run | Gurgaon |
Aug 28 | Indirapuram Monsoon Run | Ghaziabad |
Sep 11 | Noida Megathon | Noida |
Sep 11 | Dwarka Half Marathon | New Delhi |
Sep 18 | 1st Delhi Sundown Half Marathon | New Delhi |
Oct 30 | Millennium City Marathon | Gurgoan |
Nov 20 | Airtel Delhi Half Marathon | New Delhi |
ADHM 2016 Qualifiers
Date | Event name | Location |
---|---|---|
Jul 31 | Gurgaon Running And Living XC Half Marathon | Gurgaon |
Jul 31 | Fastest Delhi Half Marathon | New Delhi |
Aug 7 | Friendship Day Manger Trail Run | Gurgaon |
Aug 28 | Indirapuram Monsoon Run | Ghaziabad |
Sep 4 | SBI Pinkathon Womens Run | New Delhi |
Sep 11 | Noida Megathon | Noida |
Sep 11 | Dwarka Half Marathon | New Delhi |
Sep 18 | Delhi Sundown Half Marathon | New Delhi |
For registering for a full marathon, you need to provide a timing certificate for a full marathon or a half marathon. Similarly, for registering for a half marathon, provide a timing certificate for a half or a 10K run. And do not delay running your qualifier race at the earliest. The registrations for SCMM and ADHM do not remain open for a long time, so, the earlier the better. Safe option would be to run your qualifier as early as possible, Sep 11th being the last safe date for your ADHM qualifier in my opinion.
Note: Women runners are exempt from the requirement to provide the timing certificate when registering for ADHM 2016.
9 replies on “How To Qualify for SCMM 2017 or ADHM 2016”
Hi,
I want to participate in ADHM 2017 for the first time. As I am new to the event, I request you to please provide me all the details needed. I think eligibility criteria for ADHM is that one should have participated in at least 10k and would have completed it before 1hr 35mins. Can you suggest me any upcoming 10k events from where I can get the Time certificate which will be counted as a preliminary in ADHM.
Please provide all the details.
Hi,
Now only 11 days left out for ADHM registration (21k) closure i.e. 30th Sep 16. Any way, by which I can register or qualify, since I have no previous certificate?
Regards
Pankaj
I do not see any qualifier happening in Delhi NCR which would meet ADHM qualification norms before the Sep 30th deadline. The only option left is to go for Charity BIBs. Contact here: http://www.icfn.in/adhm/
The charity BIBs usually go for anything from Rs 3000 to 5000.
Hi Tanvir,
Can you update the list of eligible races for ADHM since the registration for Sun Down Marathon is closed?
regards,
Aashish
There are no eligible races as per their latest update, they will only consider races meeting the eligibility requirement as per the website, and no race gets a mention. In any case, I don’t see we will have any NCR race post 18th and still in time for the registration window.
Hi,
Can you also provide the list of previous years run which are valid for qualification?
To be more specific is GrandPrixRun certificate which happened in December 2015 valid in ADHM?
Yes, GPR certificate would be valid. My friends have used it to register for SCMM and have got application confirmation.
Hi Tanvir,
Very informative post. Thank you. But the last point about women runners being exempt from the requirement to show the timing certificate.. Is it for everybody or is there a certain quota for that?
This is the first time where timing certificates are being required for even registering for ADHM. Process should be simple enough, an upload link using which everyone will be required to upload the certificate, and registration will not proceed, unless of course for women runners who will be exempt.
That said, however, everyone should try to provide a timing certificate, men or women, because that will help you to get a better starting group (A, B, C, D, E, F, etc) based on the finish time on the certificate. The earlier group you start, the less traffic you face.