We welcome your ideas to make this event more successful!
Your Suggestion for improvement is quite important to us.
Post your suggestions below.

  • Anil Kumar

    Wonderful Job!
    I have a question…when the registration form will be available?

    • http://twitter.com/PatnaMarathon Patna Marathon

      Anil, Online Registration form will be available from 1st Nov and Paper Based Forms later same week

  • http://www.facebook.com/atulguddi Atul Kumar

    age group and event of patna marathan announcement is necessary for prepare participant.

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Atul, everything will be in place by start of next week.

  • http://patnamarathon.com/ Patna Marathon 2012

    We will check with the insurance companies and get back to you if sponsor’s interest is insurable or not. Keep watching this space for final answer.

  • http://www.facebook.com/shreeashu Ashutosh Srivastava

    Whether flyovers and over-bridges can be included in the route of marathon or not ? If yes we should include some newly opened flyovers in the route of Patna Marathon like Mithapur flyover, Nahar flyover on Baily Road.
      

  • Rajesh

    We hope for a very enthusiatic crowd participating in this grand event. We need to work hard on this event for setting an example for the country to see. I request the organisers to ensure high level of micro management alongwith human safety as its topmost priority.

    We Biharis are known for having en eye for smallest things. Hope this skill will help us set an example for others to learn.
    My best wishes. 

    • http://patnamarathon.com/ Patna Marathon 2012

      Thanks a lot Rajesh!
      We welcome your suggestion and added the same to our list, yes we are taking care of each and every movement carefully.
      In the mean-time, you can join our Global Discussion stream here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/patnamarathon/

  • vikram kumar

    BIHAR MARATHON(SIGN OF REJUVENATING BIHAR) I would like to be a part of this event n i want to promote this event…What shld i do sir?

    • http://patnamarathon.com/ Patna Marathon 2012

      You are welcome Vikram!
      You can join our Global discussion stream here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/patnamarathon/

      • http://www.facebook.com/richa.rai14 Richa Rai

        Hi Vikram,you can also help in spreading the word and create awareness. Do let us know about your area of interest and expertise.  We’ll get in touch with you.

  • http://twitter.com/PatnaMarathon Patna Marathon

    Dear Friends, 

    Thanks for your support and encouragement that we are moving forward and making progress on a daily basis with Patna Maratho 2012. We have dozens of active volunteers, hundreds of supporters so far from across the world. This race is happening in Patna,Bihar in a nice weather and season just before the festival of colors, Holi. If you are from Patna or Bihar then we would encourage you to start preparing for the biggest party in India. You can run or cheer the runners. You can also host the guests coming from rest of India and rest of world. It will be a global event with international runners. Many of them will be coming to India or Bihar or Patna for first time. So we must give them a flavor of hospitality that they would expect from Patna and Bihar. Also for sharing this message with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, SMS, e-Mail you can download greetings, pictures, cards, songs, tunes which are in the making.

    We will share the posters, flyers etc also with you soon. Remember the date 19-Feb-2012, when we all “Run for Progress”
    share the message with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, SMS, e-Mail. 

    Cheers,
    Atul Kumar,
    CEO, Patna Marathon 2012
    +1 203 987 4452

  • http://twitter.com/PatnaMarathon Patna Marathon

    Dear Friends, 

    Thanks for your support and encouragement that we are moving forward and making progress on a daily basis with Patna Maratho 2012. We have dozens of active volunteers, hundreds of supporters so far from across the world. This race is happening in Patna,Bihar in a nice weather and season just before the festival of colors, Holi. If you are from Patna or Bihar then we would encourage you to start preparing for the biggest party in India. You can run or cheer the runners. You can also host the guests coming from rest of India and rest of world. It will be a global event with international runners. Many of them will be coming to India or Bihar or Patna for first time. So we must give them a flavor of hospitality that they would expect from Patna and Bihar. Also for sharing this message with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, SMS, e-Mail you can download greetings, pictures, cards, songs, tunes which are in the making.

    We will share the posters, flyers etc also with you soon. Remember the date 19-Feb-2012, when we all “Run for Progress”
    share the message with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, SMS, e-Mail. 

    Cheers,
    Atul Kumar,
    CEO, Patna Marathon 2012
    +1 203 987 4452

  • Roy_rai_clubs

    well iam in  sure to run 

    • http://patnamarathon.com/ Patna Marathon 2012

      You are Welcome Roy!

      Meet you at marathon event!

  • Sanjeev Srivastava.

    Birla Institute of Technology,Mesra(Patna Campus) will be organizing 4th edition of annual technical festival Technika 2012 during last week of February. That was a huge hit last year awesome technical events along with STRINGS band performing live there. The Organizing committee members of Technika’12 can volunteer Patna Marathon and can make it a great success as the budding engineers there are full of zest and experienced in organizing mega events as well.
    So Patna Marathon can get associated with Technika’12 and make a great event indeed.
    Indranil is heading the Team Technika’12. You can contact him on +918809476591

    By:
    Sanjeev Srivastava.
    IIT-D

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Hi Sanjeev,

      Thanks for your note. The core team will be at Patna including the CEO, CFO and myself. We will definitely take this opportunity to meet Indranil and together plan to make both events a great success.

      Regards,
      Neeraj Sinha
      Vice President (Sponsorship)
      Team Patna Marathon

  • Amit Kumar

    I’m talking to some of my contacts in Health Care/Pharma companies for sponsorship. With my initial conversation, I judged their subtle behaviour in the way like what they will get in return (display of banner, product promotion), minimum sponsorship amount, last date by when they can convey their confirmation. 

    Early response to this would be highly appreciated.

    Kind Regards,
    Amit 

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Hi Amit,

      Leave me your contact details at neeraj[dot]sinha[at]patnamarathon[dot]com and I shall get back to you on this. 

      Just to reassure, we understand that no sponsor is there to do charity. If they do, it is under their CSR programme. We are designing a package which would give benefit to the sponsors with respect to the amount they’re willing to sponsor.

      Regards,
      Neeraj Sinha
      Vice President (Sponsorship)
      Team Patna Marathon

  • Sandeeprajarshi

    Hum Sab ka samuhik paryas  rahega ki ye  event  yadgar  ho jaye orhum  bole ki proud to be a  PM  worker

  • Himanshu Ranjan

    Dear Friends,
    I have recently heard about this Patna Marathon 2012. I feel quite happy to hear that every one is taking so much efforts to raise the name of Patna. I just wanted to know is there any theme songs related to Patna Marathon. If there is then please give me the link as I can show them to all my friends. I feel that songs should be inspirational and motivating should be related to Patna and Bihar culture. May be songs could be used for promotion. 

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Hi Himanshu,

      Thanks for your interest and your suggestion. As yet, we don’t have an official theme song and we’re trying to get one. Do let us know if someone can do that. We do have a couple of videos on YouTube on Patna Marathon, however, we are looking forward to an official one. Let us know if you’d like to help in this endeavour and be part of team.

      Regards,
      Neeraj Sinha
      Vice President
      Team Patna Marathon

  • http://www.facebook.com/atulguddi Atul Kumar

    मीडिया
    में पटना मैराथन को जो स्थान मिलना चाहिए वो हमे नहीं मिलता दिख रहा है/हमे इसके लिए व्यक्तिगत रूप से
    भी प्रयास करना चाहिए

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Dear Atul,

      Very soon we will have official media, radio and tv partners. We will be running advert campaigns too. You should start seeing some results in next two weeks.

      Regards,
      Neeraj Sinha

      • http://www.facebook.com/atulguddi Atul Kumar

        Thanks Sir

  • Tereza

    Do not worry about. You will get foundation from all over the places. Advertise about patna marathon in Mumbai all newspapers like marathi , hindi and english as and when forms are available. also through internet you can advertise about marthon to be held on 19th Feb.2012.  The case of the marathon slogan should be as per your area . Or Say “Save Girle Child and Save family

    • http://www.facebook.com/atultech Atul Kumar

      Great idea, Tereza. We will reach out to people and media in Mumbai also. We are supporting Blind Girl School and many other causes. 

      “Save Girl Child and Save Family” is a great idea and we will like to support the cause. Need to find a suitable NGO for that cause

  • Prabhu singh

    people, pls work on the theme song….. or invite suggestion…. i can try for the lyrics… but where do i have to send.

    • http://www.facebook.com/atultech Atul Kumar

      Yes Prabhu. We are trying to gather a team and funds for Theme song. If you have any sources of talent and possible sponsors for funding the production, please suggest or share with us at contact at patnamarathon dot com … this is Atul Kumar, CEO, Patna Marathon. Myself, Santosh Pandey ( President, CFO). Neeraj Sinha ( VP, Sponsorships) ,  and many core members are in Patna this week .. Ravi Kumar (Director, Media * Outreach) will also be here. Deepankar Jyoti , our co-ordinator is based in Patna Office at 101 Aditya Homes, Anandpuri. Also some of our core team members like Yogesh jee, Ashutosh jee, Piyush, Dhiraj, Sukesh are based in Patna and do have some talent in family, friends and network.

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Prabhu, you can send the lyrics to coordination[at]patnamarathon[dot]com

  • http://twitter.com/dumbroo Dumbroo

    Dear Atul, Would have been gr8 had u included half-marathon for lesser mortals like me. :-)

    • http://www.facebook.com/richa.rai14 Richa Rai

      Hi Dubroo.. would 10 kM be less for you :)  
      Even lesser mortals like me would be aiming for just 5. Please be there on 19th Feb.. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/atulguddi Atul Kumar

    Thanks Sir

  • Rokyrosan

    plz join patna marathon make it sucessful

  • Janmansparty

      History of the stones will be able to prove to be an

  • Abhay singh

    This event will prove on the standard of our state ………… so plz join 2 make it succesful……….!

  • Roti Group Boring Road, Patna.

    website should be upgraded to accept online donations from supporters of Patna Marathon across the globe. What i can see is that buzz has been created but now is the time to follow up and close the cases. time is less and we need to move fast. 

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      The problem with online donations is that Paypal is based in US and transfer will be in USD which would attract additional charges. For small amounts, the charges for payment gateways are exorbitant. And then, if someone has a credit card, they’d have NEFT transfer facility too. So NEFT transfer is the best option.

  • Roti Group Boring Road, Patna.

    website should be upgraded to accept online donations from supporters of Patna Marathon across the globe. What i can see is that buzz has been created but now is the time to follow up and close the cases. time is less and we need to move fast. 

  • Rahul Raj

    The great city of Patna will really going to witnessed amazing shows of human spirit and endeavour through its historic pas

  • Rahul Raj

    The great city of Patna will really going to witnessed amazing shows of human spirit and endeavour through its historic pas

  • Worldcitizenravi

    Patna marathon-Team:

    Hat’s off to all, who are working hard to make this event a reality.  

    I am sharing a few points which all of you who have participated in Marathons before will be able to related to. 

    It is a checklist that you guys can compare and ensure is covered to enhance runner and spectator experience.
    1. Security has to be paramount but not overwhelming as to discourage people who show up to watch the race.
    2. Drop off and pick up location for runners (place to change clothes etc)
    3. Water, sports drink, tea, fruits, etc before during, and after the race for the runners.
    4. Training for Aid Station volunteers in how to stand and give drinks in order to avoid any accidents.
    5.  Clean Toilets and hand sanitizers.–all throughout the race course…
    6. If the weather turns out to be hot, water, sponges, and sprinklers for runners to cool down.
    7. Pot holes needs to be covered along the course.
    8. All drinks needs to be free of any contamination to avoid any issues for runners.
    9 What will be provided as food at the end of the race?  I suggest, Coconut water and fresh water for drinks, bread, banana, apple, dal, rice, etc 
    10. Will there a place for race packet pickup?
    11. Race day logistics-where should runners converge, who can come and not come to the area, road closure announcements to be made public in advance, ensuring patna traffic is well controlled during the race, will there be bus service to pick runner from various locations around the city, etc.

    Team, these are just some thoughts at this time..will be in touch and trying hard to make it to Patna for the run on Feb19th.

    Wish everyone continued success.
    Cheers,
    Ravi 

    • http://www.facebook.com/richa.rai14 Richa Rai

      Wonderful inputs Ravi. thanks a lot. Would love to have you there in Patna on 19th..

    • http://twitter.com/santoshpandeyca Santosh Pandey

      thanks for all the critical ideas. We will factor the same in the organizing of the event. ( member organising committee)

  • Worldcitizenravi

    Patna marathon-Team:

    Hat’s off to all, who are working hard to make this event a reality.  

    I am sharing a few points which all of you who have participated in Marathons before will be able to related to. 

    It is a checklist that you guys can compare and ensure is covered to enhance runner and spectator experience.
    1. Security has to be paramount but not overwhelming as to discourage people who show up to watch the race.
    2. Drop off and pick up location for runners (place to change clothes etc)
    3. Water, sports drink, tea, fruits, etc before during, and after the race for the runners.
    4. Training for Aid Station volunteers in how to stand and give drinks in order to avoid any accidents.
    5.  Clean Toilets and hand sanitizers.–all throughout the race course…
    6. If the weather turns out to be hot, water, sponges, and sprinklers for runners to cool down.
    7. Pot holes needs to be covered along the course.
    8. All drinks needs to be free of any contamination to avoid any issues for runners.
    9 What will be provided as food at the end of the race?  I suggest, Coconut water and fresh water for drinks, bread, banana, apple, dal, rice, etc 
    10. Will there a place for race packet pickup?
    11. Race day logistics-where should runners converge, who can come and not come to the area, road closure announcements to be made public in advance, ensuring patna traffic is well controlled during the race, will there be bus service to pick runner from various locations around the city, etc.

    Team, these are just some thoughts at this time..will be in touch and trying hard to make it to Patna for the run on Feb19th.

    Wish everyone continued success.
    Cheers,
    Ravi 

  • Manisha Rai

    as the event is heading towards the finishing line….i just wish for it’s success…but there are many pros n cons about the event…
    pros we all know..i want to discuss some cons…
    PM is a big thing
    i find that the team is not divided…ppl are not addresed and communicated well….
    mass posting in a group will not help.
    I mean i study in a govt college of BIHAR n my colluge make fun of me wen i talk about PM..
    many ppl dont kno..
    may b the name is patna marathon but i think u have to link up whole bihar.

     in bihar we suffer from a problem
    ego problm 
    so u hv to address ech one of themwen u r askin sm1 to do some workit means u r givin him hr attentionn he will b happy to do..instead u just mk a post on a grp..n think evrything is f9 …which is not..its not only about team member….volunteer n co-worker r more important…u hv to join bits n pieces..but m afraid its not in the same way…i apology if i sound outspoken….

    • http://www.facebook.com/atultech Atul Kumar

      Manisha, thanks for your feedback. Not sure what you meant. Will like to talk. Call us on phone, +91 96 93 411 540

    • http://www.facebook.com/atultech Atul Kumar

      Manisha, thanks for your feedback. Not sure what you meant. Will like to talk. Call us on phone, +91 96 93 411 540

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Manisha,

      Thanks for your feedback. I believe you are talking about FB group here. Yes FB has helped a log in giving momentum to the PM, however, please note that we have been using other vehicles of communications trying to reach out every nook and corner. It is a herculean task and we might not be able to reach each and every school and colleges in Bihar – the objective is to reach out to maximum and very soon we’re going to achieve that. If people in your college are making fun of you when you talk about PM, ask them to wait for a month and a half, the world will know. :)

      As for egos, we can work with only those who leave behind their egos to work together and make this a successful event – after all, this is an event by everyone for everyone. We can’t run behind people who have big egos, don’t really have the time to do that.

      Happy to connect with you if you can help spreading the word. Kindly connect me at my mail ID.

      Cheers!

      Regards,
      Neeraj Sinha
      Team Patna Marathon
      Neeraj[dot]Sinha[at]patnamarathon[dot]com

  • Worldcitizenravi

    Some inspiring comments from a famous basketball coach…the importance of it, speaks for itself‎”It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” – John Wooden, former UCLA basketball coach.

  • http://twitter.com/santoshpandeyca Santosh Pandey

    क्या पता कब क्या हो जाये ,
    हम हो न हो ,और ये जिंदगी गुजर जाये …..
    इस से पहले हम कुछ कर जायेंगे .
    आप लोगो ने साथ दिया तो पटना मैराथन को ,
    देश के पटल पर अंकित कर जायेंगे .
    शिखा सिन्हा Shikha Sinha

  • http://twitter.com/santoshpandeyca Santosh Pandey

    क्या पता कब क्या हो जाये ,
    हम हो न हो ,और ये जिंदगी गुजर जाये …..
    इस से पहले हम कुछ कर जायेंगे .
    आप लोगो ने साथ दिया तो पटना मैराथन को ,
    देश के पटल पर अंकित कर जायेंगे .
    शिखा सिन्हा Shikha Sinha

  • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

    You’re welcome to join BB Sinha ji. It’s passionate people like you who are providing the required ‘push’ to the event. :)

  • Rohit Kumar

    i want to be a volunateer there and for that i regester also but still don,t get the confirmation on my id …..????

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Rohit,

      Thanks for registering as a volunteer. If you are based at Patna, you should hear from us by this Saturday.

      Regards,
      Neeraj Sinha

  • Worldcitizenravi

    Team Patna Marathon, I understand how difficult it is to organize  any marathon, however,  I am absolutely disappointed that the dates have been changed.  Dates for the Global Meet was know for a long time and yet Feb 19th was picked and many of us made plans accordingly. To tell us now that there will be a lot of conflict between the Global Meet and Marathon is not good. I made plans to fly from the US and run the marathon on 19th and fly out on 20th Feb. Team, once a date is announced it needs to be adhered to come what may..unless there is natural calamity. All major marathons in the world are successful because people can plan around the announced dates years in advance.   I wish everyone success but I am beyond disappointed.  

  • http://www.facebook.com/santoshpandeyca Santosh Pandey

    Dear Ravi, We were excited to see your registration and are equally frustrated, but despite our efforts the govt. did not agree for 19th Feb. Please note that the govt had given us a written permission to go ahead for 19th Feb earlier. We deeply regret this change and inconveniences it has caused to you. In fact PM is at loss by missing you in the inaugural edition. We will also try to refund the registration fee ASAP. Thanks for your support to Patna Marathon.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001730149807 Manisha Rai

    update this part …as 26th feb 2012…
    http://patnamarathon.com/patna-marathon

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      It’s done! Thanks to someone who acts too swiftly than mails – our CIO! :)

  • Sanjiv Singh

    Next time you can add Half Marathon . It has become quite popular among non professional runners like me..

    • http://www.facebook.com/atultech Atul Kumar

      Yes Sanjiv. We will add Half Marathon as well in future events. This being the 1st Marathon we thought will start with the Full Marathon for professionals and are using 10k as an appetizer for the aspiring Marathon Runners. Half Marathon will be organized as well soon on a separate date

  • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

    Thanks Ravi for the understanding. Yes we’ve toiled a lot and when the initial message came to us, it was a shock. In fact, our CIO stormed out of the meeting with Dy CM. However, for an event like this, administration support is paramount and hence we decided to shift the date. Let’s meet up when you’re at Patna.. we’ve to take many knowledge nuggets from you and everyone.

  • http://www.facebook.com/apurvgourav Apurv Gourav

    Pls change some of the photos in “Contribute creativity” still showing the date of Event is 19th Feb..pls change immediately.

    • http://www.facebook.com/atultech Atul Kumar

      Yes Apurv. We are in a najor update process of all fliers, posters and creative because lot of creative effort had gone in 19Fe and now changing all of that to 26th Feb is a major exercise

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Thanks Apurv,

      We’ve now replaced the images with fresh ones.

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Thanks Apurv,

      We’ve now replaced the images with fresh ones.

  • Francis kakui

     I LIKE THE WAY RACE IS BEING ORGANIZED.

    • http://www.facebook.com/n.sinha.p Neeraj Sinha

      Thanks Francis. It’s well wishers like you who cheer us up whenever we feel down. Matters a lot. Thank you! :)

  • ruchit

    i have participate in marathon(42km) and there are much confusion that in 19feb and 26 feb anyone tell me the date?

    • Santoshpandeyca

      Ruchit the marathon race is on 26th Feb. Its clearly on the first screen of the website.

  • Chandansingh

    Hi, can you share the confirmed number of participants in the full marathon category, or the link where I can find the same. Thanks.

    • http://twitter.com/PatnaMarathon Patna Marathon

      Chandan, registrations are still going on  so can’t give confirmed number yet .. just hold your breadth for few days

  • Anonymous

    I could not find out what the awards were going to be for the winners. Could someone point me to the page that has that info? Also, would there be any category/age-segment specific awards?

  • Harsh

    Great job guys.. just wanted to know is there any theme song for the event ?

    • http://twitter.com/PatnaMarathon Patna Marathon

      Yes @e8d11aa942ba11407e15bea84873517e:disqus , we will have a theme song launch tomorrow  :-)

  • Tushar tripathi

    will the race actually happen as scheduled on 26th feb