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The Wildlife Wing, Forest Department, Udaipur in association with Pacific University is organizing Cyclothon and Run for Nature 2012 on the 7th of October. This is being done to sensitize the denizens of the city about the numerous benefits of cycling and running. The environmental issues including the increasing levels of pollution is something that needs immediate attention. It would require the common man’s involvement too if we are to bring about a change.

The timing for the Run and the Cyclothon has been adequately kept so as to encourage the spirit of participation and recognize the commitment for nature conservation. Anyone who participates and completes the Cyclothon or Run for Nature becomes eligible for prizes over 5 lacs. The winners will be selected through a lottery system and get to enjoy a nature retreat with their families, in case they are lucky to win.

Event Details:

Venue:

Cyclothon
Start : Luv Kush Stadium
Finish : MLSU (Mohan Lal Sukhadia University) Auditorium.

Run/Walk
a. Start and Finish – MLSU (Mohan Lal Sukhadia University) Auditorium.

b. Both Cyclothon and Run are not being organized as race but are to be completed within a maximum stipulated time which has been kept as double the normal time required to cover the designated route. The time for run has been given so adequately that people can complete even by walking. This has been done to encourage the spirit of participation and recognize the commitment for nature conservation.

c. The maximum distance for Half Cyclothon is approximately 21 Km. (equal to half marathon) while the distance for Quarter Run/walk is approximately 10.5 Km (equal to quarter marathon). These two events are open for males between the 15-60 years of age.

d. Further to encourage the participation of women and senior citizens (age above 60 years), second route for Cyclothon has been kept of 10.5 Km approx. (Quarter Cyclothon) and for run/walk it has been kept as 5.25 Km (Mini Run/walk).

Udaipur Cyclothon 2012

Events	Eligibility	Time Given
Half Cyclothon (21 KMs)	Men (15-60 years)	7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (120 minutes)
Quarter Cyclothon (10.5 KMs)	Women (>15 years), Senior Citizens	7:30 AM – 9:00 AM (90 minutes)

Run 4 Nature 2012

Events	Eligibility	Time Given
Quarter Run/walk (10.5 KMs)	Men (15-60 years)	7:00 AM – 9:00 AM (120 minutes)
Mini Run/walk (5.25 KMs)	Women (>15 years), Senior Citizens	7:30 AM – 9:00 AM (90 minutes)

e. The participants should arrive on the site 45 minutes before the start of the event and get their registration slip stamped. Those arriving late for the event will not be allowed to participate in the event.

f.       All the participants are expected to take validation at the checkpoints, located at about half way of the trip and deposit the slip on completion with the organisers at MLSU auditorium.
g.     All the participants should display their registration slip on their chest during participation.
h.     Prizes will be awarded based on the lottery drawn from among all the participants who complete the Cyclothon / run or walk in maximum stipulated time.
i. All the participants who complete the Cyclothon/Run successfully will be provided with refreshments at the MLSU auditorium between 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM on producing the registration slip which is duly stamped.

Route:

Title	Route	Check point
Half Cyclothon (21 Km)	Gandhi Ground (Luv Kush stadium), Sukhadia Circle, Fatehpura, Dewali, Shilpgram, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Mahakaal Temple, Moti Magri, Fatehsagar Overflow, Dewali, Fatehpura, Sukhadia Circle, Court Chauraha, Shastri Circle, University road, MLSU Gate.	Rotary Bajaj Bhawan
Quarter Cyclothon (10.5 Km)	Gandhi Ground (Luv Kush Stadium), Chetak Circle, Shiksha Bhavan, Moti Magri, Fatehsagar Overflow, Dewali, Fatehpura, Sukhadia Circle, Court Chauraha, Shastri Circle, University road, MLSU Gate.	Fatehsagar-Dewali Link Point
Quarter Run/walk (10.5 Km)	MLSU Gate, Shastri circle, Chetak circle, Sukhadia circle, Meera girls college, court chauraha, Shastri circle, MLSU Gate	Sukhadia Circle
Mini Run (5.25 km)	MLSU Gate, Shobhagpura circle, return to MLSU Gate	Shobhagpura Circle

Eligibility:

a. Age: 15 years and above (as on 01 Oct, 2012). Participants will have to provide a valid proof of birth date.

b. Each individual should apply through a separate form. Group entries are not permissible. Multiple applications by any individual will entail all being rejected.

c. Identity Proof: An identity proof must be submitted with the registration form else the entry will not be entertained. If the identity proof does not carry date of birth then a seperate proof for date of birth should be enclosed.

d. All the participants should be in good health and they should check their fitness with a competent medical practitioner and sign an indemnity certificate while submitting the registration form.

e. An indemnity form/no objection certificate has been included in the form that must be duly signed by the parents/guardians for youth below 18 years of age.

Age Categories for Cyclothon and Run/walk:

Age Category	Remarks
Men (15-60 years)	Should have completed 15 years of age as on 01 Oct, 2012.
Women (>15 years)	Should have completed 15 years of age as on 01 Oct, 2012.
Senior Citizen’s (Male & Female) (>60 years)	Should have completed 60 years of age as on 01 Oct, 2012.

The details of the event, including the rules and regulations can be found on http://udaipurcyclothon.blogspot.in/ . Forms for the event can be obtained from various outlets in the city, the list of which is given in the website and can also be downloaded from http://udaipurcyclothon.blogspot.in/p/registration-form.html

Contributed by : Gudakesh Kumar