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{{Infobox athletics race | {{Infobox athletics race | ||
| image = Start line of The Taj Mahal Marathon.jpg | | image = Start line of The Taj Mahal Marathon.jpg | ||
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| caption = The | | caption = The eastern gate of Taj Mahal, Agra, is the start line of the Taj Mahal Marathon, spread across 222 km. | ||
| date = June | | date = 14–16 June 2013 | ||
| location = [[Agra]], [[India]] | | location = [[Agra]], [[India]] | ||
| type = Road | | type = Road | ||
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| homepage = [http://www.enduranceindia.wordpress.com Endurance India] | | homepage = [http://www.enduranceindia.wordpress.com Endurance India] | ||
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The '''Taj Mahal Marathon''' is a long-distance running event | The '''Taj Mahal Marathon''' is a long-distance running event in [[Agra]], [[India]], held annually since 14 June 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Taj Mahal Marathon |url=http://www.ultramarathonrunning.com/races/tajmahalmarathon.html |website=www.ultramarathonrunning.com |access-date=15 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106234306/http://www.ultramarathonrunning.com/races/tajmahalmarathon.html |archive-date=January 6, 2019 |language=en |date=2018{{ndash}}19 |url-status=live}}</ref> The race was founded by India's youngest [[ultramarathon]] runner,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Guides |first=Bluworlds |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vVZjAwAAQBAJ&dq=gaurav+madan+taj+mahal+marathon&pg=PA39 |title=Taj Mahal Pocket Travel Guide |publisher=Bluworlds Guides |language=en}}</ref> engineer Gaurav Madan. Set over a largely flat course around the [[Chambal River]] and [[River Yamuna]], the race begins at three separate points around [[Taj Mahal]], [[Agra]], and finishes in [[Bhangarh]], [[Rajasthan]]. The crew-supported marathon is the longest in India in terms of distance.{{Cn|date=November 2023}} | ||
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The | The marathon is set over a largely flat course along the [[Chambal River]] from [[River Yamuna]], spanning 222 kilometres (138 miles). The course begins at three points: the Eastern Gate, Southern Gate and Western Gate of Taj Mahal, and leads to [[National Highway 11 (India)|NH 11]] towards [[Jaipur]], then on to [[Bharatpur, India|Bharatpur]], [[Rajasthan]] via [[Fatehpur Sikri]]. The course runs alongside the [[Keoladeo National Park]]. | ||
After crossing [[Bharatpur, India|Bharatpur]], the route leads to the city of [[Dausa]], [[Rajasthan]]. This partially deserted landscape is considerably hot in the month of June, with daytime temperatures rising above 116 °F (47 °C).{{Cn|date=November 2023}} In Dausa, the marathon route joins the National Highway 11A Dausa, which leads to the finish at [[Bhangarh]], [[Alwar]], [[Rajasthan]]. | |||
The runners scale a distance of 222 km (138 mi) during the marathon, passing the three mandatory checkpoints: [[Bharatpur, Rajasthan|Bharatpur]], [[Mehandipur Balaji Temple]] and [[Dausa]], with a gross elevation gain of 2,000 ft. For the duration of the marathon, runners are accompanied by their mandatory support crew, along with the support vehicle and medical support team. | |||
The marathon has a cut-off time of 48 hours from the start, with no individual time station cut-offs. Runners must be over 21 years of age and have completed at least two ultramarathons to participate in the marathon. | |||
The marathon has a cut-off time of 48 hours from the start, with no individual time station cut-offs. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Taj Mahal]] | * [[Taj Mahal]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[http://www.enduranceindia.wordpress.com/ Official website] | *[http://www.enduranceindia.wordpress.com/ Official website] | ||
*[ | *[https://enduranceindia.wordpress.com/the-taj-mahal-marathon/route/ Official map - splits given in kilometers] | ||
{{Road running competitions in India}} | {{Road running competitions in India}} | ||
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[[Category:Sport in Uttar Pradesh]] | [[Category:Sport in Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Agra]] | [[Category:Agra]] | ||
[[Category:Athletics competitions in India]] | [[Category:Athletics competitions in India]] | ||
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| Taj Mahal Marathon | |
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 The eastern gate of Taj Mahal, Agra, is the start line of the Taj Mahal Marathon, spread across 222 km. | |
| Date | 14–16 June 2013 |
| Location | Agra, India |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Ultramarathon |
| Established | 2013 |
| Official site | Endurance India |
The Taj Mahal Marathon is a long-distance running event in Agra, India, held annually since 14 June 2013.[1] The race was founded by India's youngest ultramarathon runner,[2] engineer Gaurav Madan. Set over a largely flat course around the Chambal River and River Yamuna, the race begins at three separate points around Taj Mahal, Agra, and finishes in Bhangarh, Rajasthan. The crew-supported marathon is the longest in India in terms of distance.[citation needed]
Route[edit | edit source]
The marathon is set over a largely flat course along the Chambal River from River Yamuna, spanning 222 kilometres (138 miles). The course begins at three points: the Eastern Gate, Southern Gate and Western Gate of Taj Mahal, and leads to NH 11 towards Jaipur, then on to Bharatpur, Rajasthan via Fatehpur Sikri. The course runs alongside the Keoladeo National Park.
After crossing Bharatpur, the route leads to the city of Dausa, Rajasthan. This partially deserted landscape is considerably hot in the month of June, with daytime temperatures rising above 116 °F (47 °C).[citation needed] In Dausa, the marathon route joins the National Highway 11A Dausa, which leads to the finish at Bhangarh, Alwar, Rajasthan.
The runners scale a distance of 222 km (138 mi) during the marathon, passing the three mandatory checkpoints: Bharatpur, Mehandipur Balaji Temple and Dausa, with a gross elevation gain of 2,000 ft. For the duration of the marathon, runners are accompanied by their mandatory support crew, along with the support vehicle and medical support team.
The marathon has a cut-off time of 48 hours from the start, with no individual time station cut-offs. Runners must be over 21 years of age and have completed at least two ultramarathons to participate in the marathon.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Taj Mahal Marathon". www.ultramarathonrunning.com. 2018–19. Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ↑ Guides, Bluworlds. Taj Mahal Pocket Travel Guide. Bluworlds Guides.
