Feeling caged in the gym, thanks to the downpour? Bring out the child in you and sign up for monsoon runs across the city that are all the rage this season
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Affiliated to the Mumbai District Athletic Association, this run in Mulund stands as a qualifier to all major running events in the city. While you take your pick from the 10-, 5- and 3-km run categories, you can also pledge your eyes, as forms and information will be made available by the Eye Bank of India on the day of the event.
On: August 26, 6 am to 10 am (registrations close on July 31)
Meeting point: Montana, LBS Road, Mulund West.
Log on to: townscript.com/e/sheth-eye-run-204331
Entry: Rs 450 onwards
Call: 42964442
Seaside fun
This 10-km run organised at a pan-Indian level lends financial support to children keen on taking up a sport professionally. As they meander their way through the sea-facing lanes of Bandra, participants can also choose to run for 3 and 5km.
On: August 19, 5 am to 10 am
Meeting point: Bandra Fort, Mount Mary, Bandra West.
Log on to: Pro India Run on Facebook
Entry: Rs 500 onwards
Eastern frontier
Known as one of the biggest runs in the eastern suburbs, this event in Chembur has a professionally measured race route. Apart from the competitive 10-km run, it also has a fun 5-km variant. Participants in both formats will get a finisher’s medal and post-run beer, while those who run competitively also get an e-certificate.
On: August 5, 5.15 am (10km); 5.45 am (5km)
Meeting point: Chembur Gymkhana, 16th Road, near Ambedkar Garden, Chembur.
Log on to: monsoonrun.com
Entry: Rs 500 onwards
A race with a difference
How about an event which is not a race against time? Organised every Independence Day by the Shivaji Park Marathon Club, the run goes on for 12 hours, backed with a massive medical and volunteer support system. The idea behind the run, the organisers say, is to encourage those who lead a sedentary life to start running for 12 minutes a day, given that there are Mumbaikars who can do it for 12 hours.
On: August 15, 5 am
Meeting point: Shivaji Park, Dadar West.
Entry: Free (voluntary donations will go to paediatric cancer research)
Call: 9820620999
Rugged run
If you are an outdoorsy person and a seasoned runner, this event is for you. Sign up for a 50-km run from Panhala to Pawan Khind in Kolhapur. A combination of craggy, rolling and steep terrain, the route is a picturesque one. If you are an amateur trekker, adventure lover, or wildlife enthusiast, but not so much of a runner, try the 10-km run, so you don’t miss out on the fun.
On: August 5, 6 am
Meeting point: Railway station gate, Kolhapur.
Log on to: ruggedian.com
Entry: Rs 1,599 onwards
Call: 9623688883
Age no bar
Christened a miniathon, this event and its many variants are open across age groups, starting from a 1-km run for kids between five and 10 years to a 2-km run for senior citizens. Adults between 16 and 60 years can run for 5km.
On: August 12, 6 am to 8 am
Meeting point: Balkum Naka - Kolshet Road, Thane.
Log on to: townscript.com/e/u3-monsoon-marathon-201014
Entry: Rs 250
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