Purple PreemieRace Day Handbook
Everything you need for the run: the race expo, timings, route maps, prize rules and how to collect your certificate.
Hiranandani Estate, Thane, and virtual across India. Thank you for joining us. Every preemie deserves a solid start and a long run.
Every Preemie Deserves a Solid START & a Long RUN
Race expo
Our sports partner Decathlon is hosting the expo. Please plan your visit within these hours.
Bring your ID and BIB number
Carry your original ID proof and your BIB number. You will receive the BIB number by email from our Timing Partner, Sports Timing Solutions.
Collecting for someone else
Carry the original ID proof, the BIB number and an authority letter when you collect a BIB on someone else's behalf.
Look after your BIB
A duplicate BIB will not be issued, so please keep yours safe.

Race day timings
Be at the venue at your reporting time. The Zumba warm up follows, then the flag off for your category.
| Category | Reporting | Zumba warm up | Flag off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Timed Run | |||
| 5K Timed Run and Fun Run | |||
| 2K Fun Run |
Start on time
Please cross the start line within 15 minutes of your category's flag off.
Chip time
10K Timed and 5K Timed results are based on chip time only.
Schedule after the run
- Cool down
- Ambulance launch
- Felicitation of sponsors, pacers and ambassadors
- Prize distribution
- Close and dispersal
Timings are indicative and may shift a little on the day. Please follow the announcements at the venue.
Know your route
Every route starts and finishes at Regency 9CBD, Hiranandani Estate, Thane. Choose your distance to see the map, the elevation and where the water, medical and toilet points are.
10K route
| Route | Two laps of 5 km. Lap 1 ends at 5 km, at the start and finish. |
|---|---|
| Turnaround | 2.5 km and 7.5 km |
| Water | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 km |
| Medical | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 km |
| Toilet | 2.5 and 7.5 km |
| Ambulance | 2.5 and 7.5 km |
Runners complete the 5 km route twice, passing each water point four times.
5K route
Points to note
Parking at owner's risk
Vehicles parked in the bylanes are left at the owner's risk.
Baggage counter
There is a baggage counter at the venue. You can keep your belongings there at your own risk. Carry only necessary items and do not leave valuables in the bag.
Hydrate
Hydrate well before the race. There are hydration points on the route, but it is recommended that you carry your own bottle while running.
Nutrition
Take care of your nutrition before the race. Eat well and eat healthy, but do not overeat.
Rest well
Make sure you are well rested before the race. Do not stress yourself before the start.
Restrooms
There are washrooms in the holding area and on the route. It is recommended that you visit one before the race, so you can enjoy the run and concentrate on it instead of washroom queues.
Prize pool
Cash prizes go to the male and female winners of the Open category and of five age categories, in the 10K Timed Run and the 5K Timed Run. Rankings use chip time only.
10K prize pool
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open (Overall) | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Under 21 years | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 to 35 years | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 36 to 45 years | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 46 to 55 years | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 56 years and above | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 |
5K prize pool
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open (Overall) | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
| Under 21 years | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 to 35 years | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
| 36 to 45 years | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
| 46 to 55 years | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
| 56 years and above | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
Each amount is paid to the male winner and to the female winner in that category and position.
Age categories
Age is counted as on race day, Sunday 15 November 2026, using the date of birth given at registration.
| Age category | Age on race day | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Under 21 years | 20 and under | On or after 16 Nov 2005 |
| 22 to 35 years | 21 to 35 | 16 Nov 1990 to 15 Nov 2005 |
| 36 to 45 years | 36 to 45 | 16 Nov 1980 to 15 Nov 1990 |
| 46 to 55 years | 46 to 55 | 16 Nov 1970 to 15 Nov 1980 |
| 56 years and above | 56 and above | On or before 15 Nov 1970 |
Prize rules
Please read these before race day. Rule 15 refers to the time limit in rule 13.
- Age category prizes apply to the 10K Timed Run and the 5K Timed Run only.
- The organisers will verify any claim and share their decision within 7 days of a protest being raised.
- Decisions by the organisers will be final.
- The organisers may disqualify any participant who exchanges their bib with another person, or who gives incorrect personal details when submitting valid date of birth proof.
- Winners in each category may be asked for original identification and proof of age.
- Prize money is subject to Indian Income Tax laws. Any deductions are borne by the winner.
- Each participant can receive one prize only. If you qualify in both the Open and an age category, you will be awarded the higher prize.
- Final rankings for prize money in all categories are based on chip time only.
- Prize money is paid by cheque only.
- Only Indian citizens are eligible for prize money.
- Winners in the Open category will be announced after the race.
- Provisional winners in the age categories will be announced on race day after 5:00 pm IST.
- Registered participants can contest results before Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 7:00 pm IST.
- Final results in the age categories are at the discretion of the race officials and the timing partner.
- To contest a result, write to info@sportstimingsolutions.in within the time given in rule 13.
- Prize money will be paid within 30 working days of the event, after the results have been verified.
- Runners who start more than 15 minutes after their category's flag off time will not qualify for prize money.
- In addition to the rules above, finishing positions and prize money are subject to:
- bib tag timing data from every timing point on the course, including the start and finish
- physical verification by race officials
- race day photographs, used to check results manually
- Participants who swap their running bib or bib tag with another runner will be disqualified at once, and will not receive a recorded time or prize money.
How to get your certificate
For virtual participants, and for 2K and 5K Fun Run participants who are not timed.
- Use the link in our Instagram bio
- Enter your registration number
- Check your email for the OTP
We send a one time code to the email you registered with. You have 3 tries for each code.
- Upload your run, from any app of your choice
Choose a GPX or TCX file, or a screenshot.
- Get your certificate
It arrives by email as a PDF after verification. You can also download it on the page.
The people running with you
Our race mentor, pacers and ambassadors give their time to this run. Look out for them on the day.
Our race mentor

Our race 10K pacers

Deepak55 mins 
Steven60 mins 
Gaurav65 mins 
Mitrajit70 mins 
Gautam75 mins 
Sumant80 mins
Our race 5K pacers

Varun30 mins 
Sumit35 mins 
Tanuja40 mins
Our race ambassadors

Shaina 
Kranti 
Dr Arundhati 
Mala 
Yohan 
Vinayak 
Sarthak 
Santosh 
Saurabh 
Payal 
Kameshwari 
Dolly 
Suvarna 
Laxmi 
Joyce 
Disha 
Muthu 
Sarika 
Ruhi 
Dr Sudhir 
Samir 
Ganesh 
Akshay 
Dinesh 
Kinnari 
Dr Tulika 
Sandhya 
Vibhavari 
Anil 
Ritu 
Preet 
Om 
Munir 
Barun 
Priyanka 
Meenakshi 
Gitanjali 
Seema 
Subjit 
Reshma 
Pratima 
Raj 
Dr Indu 
Dhruvesh and Dhruvin 
Henrietta 
Rizwan 
Dr Rohan 
Anuradha 
Raj 
Pooja 
Dr Aparna 
Shining Shindezz 
Ajit Kaur 
Anchal 
Abhishek 
Gurumurthy 
Power Couple 
Dynamic Duo 
Agasthya 
Vedant
In no particular order.
Our partners
Purple Preemie Global Run 2026 is presented by Little Fern NICU, and event managed and strategised by Abunduntia.
Certified by

World Athletics

Thane District Athletic Association
Co-presented by

Rotary International

Thane North Rotary Club

Parivartan
Event partners

Unicharm

MamyPoko

Vygon

Polymed
Category partners

Banking partner

Philanthropy partner

Energy partner

Recovery partner

Sports partner

Timing partner

In association with

Pain relief partner

Beverage partner

Fitness partner

Hospital partner
Supported by

Ghodbunder Road Runners

Sky Sports Event and Adventure

Inner Wheel

Aarambh, an initiative by Ummeed and Sushiksha

Sushiksha Intervention Centre

HERWA

Thane Academy of Pediatrics

Thane Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society

Radiant TOGS 2026-27

Juhu Beach Aerobics and Yoga
Thank you for running with us.
Every finisher counts towards one total, in Thane and around the world.


