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TCS WORLD 10K BENGALURU 2024
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPEN 10K PARTICIPANTS
The much-anticipated race day, Sunday, 28th April 2024, is fast approaching, and we can't wait to see you at the starting line! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable race start, here are the essential details related to starting your race:
EVENT VENUE
- The Open 10K will start from outside the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground on Cubbon Road. On the race day, Open 10K participants need to assemble inside Rajendra Singhji Army Officers Institute (RSAOI), on M.G. Road using Gate 4.
- Arrival Time: We request all participants to kindly reach the venue entrance gate (as mentioned above) at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled race start time i.e. by 4:10 am. The early arrival would allow ample time for you to clear security checks, deposit your baggage, move to the Assembly Area, meet your group runners, avail essential facilities like chemical toilets, water and access the medical aid stations (in case you need any immediate medical attention), and importantly, mentally prep up for your run. Safety of all is of utmost priority to us on race day; necessary security checks will be undertaken at the entrance. Do anticipate queues on the approach roads and at the venue entrance gate. You are advised to plan your journey, accordingly, reach the venue in time and enjoy a stress-free start to your run.
- Please notective Expo, on first come first served basis. To avail of a parking sticker, you will need to show your running number and give the following details to our volunteers at the expo – (a) your contact number, (b) registration nu – Limited parking space is available for cars and motorbikes for Open 10K participants on the race day. Parking stickers will be issued at the Mirchi Get Amber of the vehicle you will be using on race day and (c) the name and number of the driver where the car is not self-driven.
- Limited parking, without any cost, will also be available for bicycles near Gate 4 of RSAOI on M.G. Road – do watch out for the exact location on the event’s website. Do secure your bike with a chain and lock.
- Please note – The RSAOI is easily accessible from the MG Road & Trinity Circle Metro Stations. So, we urge all participants to use Metro service to reach the venue on race day and avoid bringing cars.
- The approximate time one could take to reach RSAOI, Gate 4 from the designated parking areas & taking the shuttle service to reach RSAOI is indicated below. Please note, the indicated time does not include any wait/ queue time, so kindly keep enough time in hand to reach RSAOI, Gate 4 at least 60 minutes before the race start time.
| Location | Mode | Approx. Distance | Approx. Time (minutes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | |||
| Kanteerava Stadium Parking | Shuttle Bus Pick-Up point (Siddhalingaiah Junction) | Walk | 200 mtrs. | 6
|
| Shuttle Bus Pick-Up point (Siddhalingaiah Junction) | RSAOI Gate 4 | Shuttle Bus | 2 Kms | 10 |
| UB City Parking | Shuttle Bus Pick-Up point. (Siddhalingaiah Junction) | Walk | 100 mtrs | 3 |
| Shuttle Bus Pick-Up point (Siddhalingaiah Junction) | RSAOI Gate 4 | Shuttle Bus | 2 Kms | 10 |
| 1 MG – Lido Mall Parking | Shuttle Bus Pick-Up point. (Trinity Circle) | Walking | 100 mtrs | 3 |
| Shuttle Bus Pick-Up point. (Trinity Circle) | RSAOI Gate 4 | Shuttle Bus | 600 mtrs | 5 |
- Walk Distance & Time: The approximate time one could take to reach RSAOI Gate 4 from the close by parking area/ drop-off point if using radio taxi or chauffer driven cars/ using Metro services & then walking towards the venue is indicated below. Please note, the time indicated does not include any wait/queue time, so kindly keep enough time in hand to reach RSAOI, Gate 4 at least 60 minutes before your race start time.
| Location | Approx. Distance (metres) | Approx. Time (minutes) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | To | ||
| 1 Sobha Mall Parking | RSAOI, Gate 4 | 1200 | 12 |
| Garuda Mall Parking | -do- | 450 | 5 |
| Drop-off point @M.G. Road Metro Station | -do- | 400 | 5 |
| Drop-off point @ East Parade Church on M.G. Road | -do- | 250 | 3 |
| M.G. Road & Trinity Circle Metro Stations | -do- | 500 | 6 |
- Once you have entered Gate 4 of RSAOI on M.G. Road, you can anticipate activities/pre-race flow mentioned in the table below; the table also indicates distances and approx. duration.
| Activity | Distance (metres) | Anticipated time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Bib verification, frisking, baggage check & deposit | - | 10-15 |
| Move from Gate 4 to Assembly Area/ Holding Area | 150 | 3-5 |
| Move from Holding Area to Starting Line | 500 | 8-10 |
- The finish line of the Open 10K category is outside Army Public School on Kamaraj Road. Post finish, Open 10K runners need to enter the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground through Gate 4 to avail of post-race facilities.
ADHERENCE TO RACE DAY TIMINGS
The timings mentioned in the table below, will be strictly followed. Runners reaching the RSAOI Gate 4 late and/ or starting their race after the scheduled cut-off time, for reasons whatsoever, tend to create hindrance and compromise the experience of participants, especially the Elite Races scheduled subsequently. Runners not adhering to the timings mentioned in the said table will not be allowed to participate in the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024. This is to ensure a smooth race start and a seamless experience for all the participants.
| Location | Opening/ Start Time | Cut-off time |
|---|---|---|
| RSAOI Gate 4 on M.G. Road | 3:30 a.m. | 5:10 a.m.* |
| Holding area gates | 4:30 a.m. | 5:20 a.m.* |
| Open 10K Start time | 5:10 a.m. | 5:40 a.m.** |
*Open 10K participants reaching the RSAOI Gate 4 or the holding area entrance gate after the cut-off times mentioned, will not be allowed to participate in the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024.
** Where you have not been able to cross the start line by 5:40 a.m., you will not be permitted to start and participate in the event, as other race categories will be gradually lined up for being flagged off.