JOY BANGLA HALF MARATHON
The date 7 holds significant historical importance in Bangladesh for several reasons: March 7, 1971, was a pivotal moment in the struggle for the independence of Bangladesh. This date is famously remembered for the historic speech delivered by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, at the Racecourse Ground (now Suhrawardy Udyan) in Dhaka. The speech, known as the ‘7th March Speech’, played a crucial role in galvanizing the Bengali population and mobilizing support for independence. The slogan ‘Joy Bangla’ united everyone in the war of liberation irrespective of race and religion. March 7, 1971, therefore, symbolizes the beginning of the journey toward independence for Bangladesh and serves as a reminder of the courage, determination, and resilience of the Bengali people in their quest for self-determination and sovereignty.
‘Joy Bangla’, the national slogan of Bangladesh; translated to ‘Victory to Bangla’ becomes the symbol of spirit, unity, inclusiveness, patriotism, and aspiration in shaping the destiny of the people of Bangladesh.
Earlier, on 7th June 1966, the six-point plan, spearheaded by the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is still a definitive point of reference in Bangladesh’s road to liberty.
To commemorate the significance of the days, the Bangladesh Police Athletics and Cycling Club invites you to participate in the Joy Bangla Marathon this year on 7 June 2024 and be a part of the progress story of the country both physically and mentally.
JOY BANGLA HALF MARATHON 2024 LEADER BOARAD
HALF MARATHON – 16 TO 50 YRS MALE
| Bib No | Name | Finished Time | Overall Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21973 | Al Amin | 01:16:51 | 1 |
| 21990 | Md Asif Biswas | 01:17:27 | 2 |
| 21373 | Mehedi Hasan | 01:18:09 | 3 |
| 21390 | Md Shuhanour Rahman7 | 01:18:26 | 4 |
| 22415 | Mohammad Farid Miah | 01:18:27 | 5 |
| 21867 | Md.Elahi Sardar | 01:18:30 | 6 |
| 21673 | Md Imran Has | 01:18:49 | 7 |
| 21713 | Mahabur Rahman Ridoy | 01:20:02 | 8 |
| 21417 | Md Nazimul Hoque | 01:20:50 | 9 |
| 22039 | Sohel Rana | 01:25:10 | 10 |
HALF MARATHON – 16 TO 50 YRS FEMALE
| Bib No | Name | Finished Time | Overall Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27062 | Papyia Khatun | 01:42:38 | 1 |
| 27058 | Lapia Khatun | 01:42:39 | 2 |
| 27020 | Rinky Biswas | 01:47:02 | 3 |
| 27025 | Mst Samia | 01:53:34 | 4 |
| 27032 | Anonna Biswas | 01:54:50 | 5 |
| 27015 | Smrity Akther | 01:57:52 | 6 |
| 27019 | Monni Kormokar | 01:58:43 | 7 |
| 27046 | Riya Akter | 02:01:12 | 8 |
| 27146 | Nurunnaher Begum | 02:09:39 | 9 |
| 27022 | Mst.Ferdousi Akter Mariya | 02:13:37 | 10 |
RACE DETAILS
Race Distance: 21.0975 KM
Venue: Hatirjheel, Dhaka
Race Day: 7th June 2024
Start Time: 5.00 AM
Reporting Time: 4.30 AM
Cut Off Time: 3 Hour 40 Minutes
Timing: Chipped Timing solution & Technical Support By Bangladesh Athletics Federation
Each Runner gets:
Participation Medal | Race Jersey | E-Certificate
All standard support provided to runners during a running event will be ensured
Podium Category:
Male | Female
Podium Count
1st to 10th
Other Age Categories:
Male | Female
50+ Years
Podium Count
1st to 5th
Registration Eligibility:
Any male or female runner of age 16 Years or above on 7th June 2024 is eligible to register for the run. By registering for the race, you hereby declare that you are physically fit to run the course.
Registration Fee: 1000 BDT
Dates & Times:
Important Note:
able!PRE-RACE & TRAINING TIPS
- Eat well throughout the entire day before race day. Low fiber and carbohydrates are recommended to prevent fatigue and cramps.
- You may even like to use liquid meal supplements that will leave you with an empty stomach to race.
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water or electrolyte drinks.
- Do not attempt to change your sleeping pattern. Stay within your comfort zone and adjust your training plans accordingly.
- Get there early and do some light stretching and warm up before the race
- Start at a pace you can keep. It’s better to hold back and finish stronger than struggle later.
- If you feel any discomfort 10 – 20 minutes into the race, walk for a few minutes and take deep breaths until you feel ready to continue running.
- It is advisable that you drink water and isotonic drinks to replenish your blood sugar and electrolytes.
- Don’t be afraid to stop, walk or drink. Many finish the race by doing all three. If you have to walk, keep to the left and do not obstruct other runners.
- If overtaking, please call out politely, “overtaking on your right”.
- If you feel unwell at any stage, go to the medical points or approach the Course Officials. Remember, SAFETY FIRST! No one knows how you feel better than yourself.
- Savor the moment and cross the line with a winning smile.
- Finish in your specific lane.
- Don’t crowd at the finish line as it obstructs other runners about to finish.
- Have a good stretch and cool-down.
- Queue in an orderly manner to collect your well-deserved Finisher Medal and other entitlements.
- Change into dry clothes and slip into your most comfortable footwear.
- Make sure to drink water and eat a light snack.
- It is acceptable to receive a massage but avoid partaking in any activities in which you are exposed to heat for an extended period of time (i.e. taking a hot shower).
- 4 hours after the race, it is recommended that you jog for 20 minutes as this will help stimulate muscle recovery.
If you experience unusual pain or discomfort during or after the race, consult a physician.
Rules and Regulations for the Participants
- Participants must be capable of completing the full distance of the Race, from the official start line to the official finish line, within the time limit required by the Race Organizer (Cut Off Time and Cut Off Point). Please note that the official time calculation is the authority of the Race Organizer Bangladesh Athletics Federation.
- The submission of the online registration form through the Joy Bangla Marathon 2024 official website is considered an acknowledgment and acceptance of the Rules & Regulations.
- One email address is only used for one entry/registrant. If it is violated, the Race Organizer reserves the right to withhold the bib number and race kits and disqualify the Participant from the Race.
- Payment confirmation will be sent to the registered email address after our system successfully receives and verifies the Participant payment.
- The Race Organizer reserves the right to close the registration before the registration deadline and/or when the Race quota is fulfilled.
- The Participants agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information in the registration form. The Race Organizer may contact the Participants from time to time by email or phone call.
- Time limit (Cut off Time 3 hours 40 minutes and Cut off Point) and minimum age (16 years) requirements apply to the Race.
- Bib number is a specific personal identifier of the Participant and is nontransferable.
- Sale and/or transfer of Race entry/bib number will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events.
- Bib number will be given upon the submission of Race registration confirmation. Bib number must be pasted on the runner’s front side of the body and clearly visible during the Race. One is font and one is back.
- The Race Organizer has the authority to withhold the bib number and race kits in certain conditions such as the violation to the Rules & Regulations, indication of falsification and/or other similar conditions.
- Race kits cannot be mailed and cannot be collected on Race Day.
- If any Participant is found to have registered more than one time, such Participant is allowed to participate in the Race provided that participant only uses one entry or one bib number (including the race kit). In this regard, the Race Organizer reserves the right to hold the other entries or bib number (including the race kit) that the Participant obtained.
- Participants are ONLY allowed to start according to the start time of the race and not after.
- A participant who is found to commit unsportsmanlike conduct that includes but is not limited to blocking, or obstructing other Participants and/or the run course, will be automatically disqualified from the Race.
- Carrying and using a loud music system/ portable Bluetooth speaker/ radio is strictly forbidden. Anyone doing so will be subjected to the action deserved for a race rules violation
- Only the race jersey is allowed on the track on race day for a runner
- Hydration stations will be available along the run course and at the finish line.
- Toilets for males and females would be available along the racetrack.
- Unofficial vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles will not be allowed on the course.
- No one except the registered runners will be allowed to accompany any runner or run alone on the racetrack during the race time.
- NO PET of any kind with or without a leash is allowed on the run course.
- Participants shall not dress inappropriately for a sports event or in clothing that is unpleasant to other Participants or spectators.
- Race time will be displayed at the start and finish line. Participants shall fulfill the Cut Off Time 3 hour 40 minutes.
- All participants completing the 21.0975 KM distance of race track, irrespective of finishing within the cut off time or not, would receive the medal as a token of participation. Only the runners completing the race within the mentioned cut-off time will receive an e-certificate.
- The participant shall not obstruct the race by failing to follow the instructions of the Race official.
- The Race Organizer reserves the right to stop Participants from continuing the Race if Participants are behaving in a manner deemed to be inappropriate to the race, and such participants shall be disqualified from the Race.
- Electronic chip-based Timekeeping will be prepared for the participants. All Participants will be given a bib number with a timing chip to be worn during the Race. Checkpoints will be placed at the start/finish line, and at designated timing points to ensure all Participants are following the official race course. Participants who fail to follow the official race course shall be disqualified from the Race.
- Participants expressly and exclusively grant the Race Organizers and its assignee, the irrevocable right to use Participants’ name, likeness, biography, factually or otherwise in connection with the production, distribution, and publication of the images, photographs, and other proprietary rights related to the running event, world-wide in any and all devices, media or publications.
- Copyright and other proprietary rights (if any) of images, photographs, articles, race records, and location information, covering the event, and their usage right for TV broadcasting, newspapers, magazines, the internet, and other media or publications belong to the Race Organizer.
- From time to time the Race Organizer may modify the Rules & Regulations in our sole discretion without prior notice, so please continue to review the Rules & Regulations whenever accessing our website of Joy Bangla Marathon 2024.