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Sunday, 15 November 2026

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.

Presented by Little Fern NICU Event managed and strategised by Abunduntia
Purple Preemie Global Run 2026 logo, presented by Little Fern

Every Preemie Deserves a Solid START & a Long RUN

Race expoSaturday, 14 November10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Decathlon, Lakeshore Mall
Race daySunday, 15 NovemberFirst reporting at 5:00 AM
VenueRegency 9CBDHiranandani Estate, Thane West
TimingChip timeFor the 10K and 5K Timed Runs
Before race day

Race expo

Our sports partner Decathlon is hosting the expo. Please plan your visit within these hours.

DateSaturday, 14 November 2026
Time10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
VenueDecathlon Store, Lakeshore Mall, Thane

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.

Sports partner
Decathlon
Sunday, 15 November 2026

Race day timings

Be at the venue at your reporting time. The Zumba warm up follows, then the flag off for your category.

Reporting, Zumba warm up and flag off times for each category
CategoryReportingZumba warm upFlag off
10K Timed Run
5K Timed Run and Fun Run
2K Fun Run
Venue
Regency 9CBD, Hiranandani Estate, Ghodbunder Road, Thane West, Maharashtra 400607.

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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.

After the run

Schedule after the run

  1. Cool down
  2. Ambulance launch
  3. Felicitation of sponsors, pacers and ambassadors
  4. Prize distribution
  5. Close and dispersal

Timings are indicative and may shift a little on the day. Please follow the announcements at the venue.

Route maps

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

10 km route map for Hiranandani Estate, Thane, with an elevation profile. The same details are listed beside the map.

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10 kmDistance
80 mElevation gain
10 mHighest point
Stations on the 10K route
RouteTwo laps of 5 km. Lap 1 ends at 5 km, at the start and finish.
Turnaround2.5 km and 7.5 km
Water1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 km
Medical1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 km
Toilet2.5 and 7.5 km
Ambulance2.5 and 7.5 km

Runners complete the 5 km route twice, passing each water point four times.

5K route

5 km route map for Hiranandani Estate, Thane, with an elevation profile. The same details are listed beside the map.

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5 kmDistance
40 mElevation gain
10 mHighest point
Stations on the 5K route
RouteOut and back
Turnaround2.5 km
Water1, 2, 3 and 4 km
Medical1, 2, 3 and 4 km
Toilet2.5 km
Ambulance2.5 km

Stations sit on the same road both ways, so each is passed out and back.

2K route

2 km route map for Hiranandani Estate, Thane, with an elevation profile. The same details are listed beside the map.

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2 kmDistance
10 mElevation gain
7 mHighest point
Stations on the 2K route
RouteOut and back
Turnaround1 km
Km markers0.5 km on the way out and 1.5 km on the way back
Water1 km
Medical1 km

Water and medical sit at the turnaround, 1 km from the start.

Good to know

Points to note

  1. Parking at owner's risk

    Vehicles parked in the bylanes are left at the owner's risk.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Nutrition

    Take care of your nutrition before the race. Eat well and eat healthy, but do not overeat.

  5. Rest well

    Make sure you are well rested before the race. Do not stress yourself before the start.

  6. 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 money

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

10K Timed RunAge 16 onwardsRanked on chip time
10K Timed Run prize money. Each amount is paid to the male winner and to the female winner.
Category1st2nd3rd
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
₹83,000Total 10K prize pool. 36 prizes across 6 categories.

5K prize pool

5K Timed RunAge 14 onwardsRanked on chip time
5K Timed Run prize money. Each amount is paid to the male winner and to the female winner.
Category1st2nd3rd
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
₹55,000Total 5K prize pool. 36 prizes across 6 categories.

Each amount is paid to the male winner and to the female winner in that category and position.

One prize per participant. If you place in both the Open and an age category, you receive the higher prize. The full prize rules are below.

Age categories

Age is counted as on race day, Sunday 15 November 2026, using the date of birth given at registration.

Age categories, age on race day and date of birth range
Age categoryAge on race dayDate of birth
Under 21 years20 and underOn or after 16 Nov 2005
22 to 35 years21 to 3516 Nov 1990 to 15 Nov 2005
36 to 45 years36 to 4516 Nov 1980 to 15 Nov 1990
46 to 55 years46 to 5516 Nov 1970 to 15 Nov 1980
56 years and above56 and aboveOn or before 15 Nov 1970
Runners aged 21 on race day are placed in the 22 to 35 years category. The minimum age is 16 for the 10K Timed Run and 14 for the 5K Timed Run.
Prize money

Prize rules

Please read these before race day. Rule 15 refers to the time limit in rule 13.

  1. Age category prizes apply to the 10K Timed Run and the 5K Timed Run only.
  2. The organisers will verify any claim and share their decision within 7 days of a protest being raised.
  3. Decisions by the organisers will be final.
  4. 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.
  5. Winners in each category may be asked for original identification and proof of age.
  6. Prize money is subject to Indian Income Tax laws. Any deductions are borne by the winner.
  7. 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.
  8. Final rankings for prize money in all categories are based on chip time only.
  9. Prize money is paid by cheque only.
  10. Only Indian citizens are eligible for prize money.
  11. Winners in the Open category will be announced after the race.
  12. Provisional winners in the age categories will be announced on race day after 5:00 pm IST.
  13. Registered participants can contest results before Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 7:00 pm IST.
  14. Final results in the age categories are at the discretion of the race officials and the timing partner.
  15. To contest a result, write to info@sportstimingsolutions.in within the time given in rule 13.
  16. Prize money will be paid within 30 working days of the event, after the results have been verified.
  17. Runners who start more than 15 minutes after their category's flag off time will not qualify for prize money.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
After the run

How to get your certificate

For virtual participants, and for 2K and 5K Fun Run participants who are not timed.

  1. Use the link in our Instagram bio
  2. Enter your registration number
  3. 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.

  4. Upload your run, from any app of your choice

    Choose a GPX or TCX file, or a screenshot.

  5. Get your certificate

    It arrives by email as a PDF after verification. You can also download it on the page.

Thank you

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

Dr Sandeep Kate

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.

Thank you

Our partners

Purple Preemie Global Run 2026 is presented by Little Fern NICU, and event managed and strategised by Abunduntia.

Certified by

World Athletics Certified Measured Course, in cooperation with AIMS

World Athletics

Thane District Athletic Association (TDAA)

Thane District Athletic Association

Co-presented by

Rotary International

Rotary International

Thane North Rotary Club

Thane North Rotary Club

Parivartan

Parivartan

Event partners

Unicharm

Unicharm

MamyPoko

MamyPoko

Vygon, Value Life

Vygon

Polymed

Polymed

Category partners

Union Bank of India

Banking partner

Healing Cradle Foundation

Philanthropy partner

Salts

Energy partner

Zandu Fast Relief

Recovery partner

Decathlon

Sports partner

Sports Timing Solutions

Timing partner

GALF

In association with

PWR, PWR on pain off

Pain relief partner

Storia

Beverage partner

Energyia Fitness Centre

Fitness partner

Horizon Prime Hospital

Hospital partner

Supported by

Ghodbunder Road Runners

Ghodbunder Road Runners

Sky Sports Event and Adventure

Sky Sports Event and Adventure

Inner Wheel

Inner Wheel

Aarambh, an initiative by Ummeed and Sushiksha

Aarambh, an initiative by Ummeed and Sushiksha

Sushiksha Intervention Centre

Sushiksha Intervention Centre

HERWA

HERWA

Thane Academy of Pediatrics

Thane Academy of Pediatrics

Thane Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society

Thane Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society

Radiant TOGS 2026-27

Radiant TOGS 2026-27

Juhu Beach Aerobics and Yoga

Juhu Beach Aerobics and Yoga

Thank you

Thank you for running with us.

Every finisher counts towards one total, in Thane and around the world.