WORLD 25K

Race Day: Sunday, 20th December 2026 Race Category Distance: World 25K - Elite Race Starts From: Red Road Race Ends At: Red Road Registration Dates: Starts on: 21st October 2026 Ends on: 4th November 2026Important:<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Participation confirmation shall be subject to applicant fulfilling the minimum age eligibility - completed 18 years and above (born as on or before 19.12.2008)</li><li>Elite Participation Qualification Criteria (Hyperlink)</li><li>Elite Participation Entry Rules &amp; Regulations (Hyperlink)</li><li>All Confirmed Elite Men and Women participants will receive an official Event T-shirt from Official Sports Goods Partner</li><li>All finishers of the World 25K - Elite race category will get the finisher medal post their run on race day.</li><li>While provisional results will be available by 5 pm on race day, timing certificates of 25K – Elite finishers will be available for download from&nbsp;https://www.sportstimingsolutions.in post 21 working days from race day.</li></ol>

Information

<h1>INTERNATIONAL WORLD 25K ATHLETES</h1>&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>MEN</th><th>WOMEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Joshua Cheptegei (UGA)</td><td>Sutume Asefa Kebede (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Alphonce Felix Simbu (TAN)</td><td>Degitu Azimeraw (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Haymanot Alew (ETH)</td><td>Agnes Keino (KEN)</td></tr><tr><td>Tebello Ramakonga (LES)</td><td>Demilew Zemenaw (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Collins Kipkorir (KEN)</td><td>Ergat Heshe (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Debebe Teka (ETH)</td><td>Mastewal Sile (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Tamru Shifera (ETH)</td><td>Hawi Worku (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Reuben Rono (KEN)</td><td>Meselech Alemayehu (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Fikadu Liche (ETH)</td><td>Aberash Minsewo (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Anthony Kipchirchir (KEN)</td><td>Kuftu Tahir (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Wisley Yego (KEN)</td><td>Tibeb Tafere (ETH)</td></tr><tr><td>Stephen Kimutai (KEN)</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Niguse Abera (ETH)</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h1>INDIAN WORLD 25K ATHLETES</h1>&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>MEN</th><th>WOMEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Gulveer Singh&nbsp;</td><td>Sanjivani Jadhav&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sawan Barwal&nbsp;</td><td>Lili Das&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Gaurav Mathur&nbsp;</td><td>Seema&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Abhishek Pal&nbsp;</td><td>Nirmaben Thakor&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Mohd Aleem&nbsp;</td><td>Sanghamitra Mahata&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Hemant Singh&nbsp;</td><td>Bhagirathi&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kartik Karkera&nbsp;</td><td>Phoolan Pal&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Manoj Kumar&nbsp;</td><td>Jyoti&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kiran Matre&nbsp;</td><td>Aarti Pawara&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Puneet Yadav&nbsp;</td><td>Ujala&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Harmanjot Singh&nbsp;</td><td>KM Laxmi&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Akshay Saini&nbsp;</td><td>Priti</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Participants of 2025

1. Application GuidelinesEligibility and Application: Please read all information carefully before submitting your application. An applicant may only apply for the World 25K – Elite Race category. Each applicant must use a single email address for all communication.Elite Athlete Verification: Prospective elite participants must email their timing certificates for verification to <a href="mailto:eliteathlete@procam.in">eliteathlete@procam.in</a> meeting the timing qualification criteria. Once your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive a unique referral code to access the elite race registration form.Registration Process:Registration is exclusively online via the provided link. The applicable refundable entry fee must be paid during registration. No third parties are authorized to collect entries on behalf of the event promoter, Procam International Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL).Entry Fees:Each athlete will have to pay a refundable entry fee of INR 4000/- (Four Thousand only). Accompanying coaches will also have to pay a refundable entry fee of INR 4000/- (Four Thousand only).Pre-Submission Checklist: Before submitting your application, please ensure you have:<ul><li>Met the minimum age eligibility criteria for the event.</li><li>Completed all mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*).</li><li>Attached your latest timing certificate.</li><li>Uploaded a recent, clear photograph.</li><li>Provided accurate bank details for prize money and potential refund.</li><li>Paid the required entry fee.</li><li>Agreed to the 'Waiver', 'Consent', 'Entry Rules and Guidelines', and 'Anti-Doping Undertaking'.</li></ul>ID Verification:Self-ID verification has been implemented to ensure accuracy and protect participant data. Indian nationals can verify their full name, date of birth, gender, and nationality via an OTP sent to their Aadhaar or PAN-linked number. Your middle name is for verification purposes only and will not appear on your race bib, official materials, or be used for event classifications.Application Discrepancies and Changes:Any application with discrepancies in the mandatory requirements will be rejected. Once registered and verified, no requests for changes to your name, gender, or date of birth will be entertained. All details must match your Aadhaar or PAN card. After successful online submission, you cannot edit your profile. For corrections, please email <a href="mailto:tsw25k@procam.in">tsw25k@procam.in</a> or <a href="mailto:eliteathlete@procam.in">eliteathlete@procam.in</a>.&nbsp;Application Status:You can check your application status on the event registration portal 10 working days after the closure of registrations i.e. 5th November 2026. If you are unable to check your status, please contact our event helpline at +91 8527276694&nbsp;or email eliteathlete@procam.in.2. Participation ConfirmationThe Indian Elite Athlete field will be limited to 20 participants each in the Men’s and Women’s categories. If the number of verified entries exceeds this limit, the top 20 athletes with the fastest qualifying times will be shortlisted in each category. Confirmed athletes will receive an email and WhatsApp message within 10 working days after closing of the registration on 5th November 2026. Only athletes who report on Friday, 18th December 2026 and participate in the race are eligible for a refund of their entry fee. Athletes reporting on Saturday, 19th December 2026 will be eligible for a refund after deduction of one day’s applicable amount.3. Entry Rejection and Refund PolicyIf an athlete’s application is rejected for any reason, the entry fee will be refunded (less an INR 120 processing fee) on or before 1st December 2026.&nbsp; A full refund (less an INR 120 processing fee) is available only to athletes who participate in the race, and report on Friday, 18th December 2026. The refund will be made on or before 15th January 2027. Refund discrepancies must be reported immediately to the Elite Athlete Management team. Refund queries will not be addressed after 31st January&nbsp;2027. Confirmed athletes who do not participate in the race for any reason are ineligible for a refund.4. Other Important PointsThe right to reject an application for registration is at the sole discretion of PIPL and is non-transferable. PIPL reserves the right to verify the identity and residence of any confirmed participant. Providing incorrect information will lead to disqualification and forfeiture of all benefits without a refund. Race day images of all participants will be screened. Any participant not wearing their assigned running number bib will be disqualified from the current and subsequent 2027 edition of the event. PIPL may pursue legal action in cases of impersonation. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disqualification. The event promoter reserves the right to amend or alter the terms of the Tata Steel World 25K at any time without prior notice.

Entry Rules & Regulations

[A] Top World 25K&nbsp;*Overall Finishers&nbsp;(*includes Indian and overseas finishers)<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>&nbsp;</th><th colspan="2">Men&nbsp;(in USD)</th><th colspan="2">Women&nbsp;(in USD)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Primary Prize Money&nbsp; (where finish time is under 1:12:30s)</td><td>Secondary Prize Money&nbsp; (where finish time is 1:12:30s or slower)</td><td>Primary Prize Money&nbsp; (where finish time is under 1:21:30s)</td><td>Secondary Prize Money&nbsp; (where finish time is 1:21:30s or slower)</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>15,000</td><td>12,000</td><td>15,000</td><td>12,000</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>10,000</td><td>8,000</td><td>10,000</td><td>8,000</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>7,000</td><td>5,000</td><td>7,000</td><td>5,000</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>4,000</td><td>3,000</td><td>4,000</td><td>3,000</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>3,000</td><td>2,000</td><td>3,000</td><td>2,000</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>2,000</td><td>1,500</td><td>2,000</td><td>1,500</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>[B] Top World 25K&nbsp;**Indian Finishers&nbsp;(**for Indian citizens residing in India)<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank</th><th>Men&nbsp; (in INR)</th><th>Women&nbsp; (in INR)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>2,50,000</td><td>2,50,000</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>2,00,000</td><td>2,00,000</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>1,50,000</td><td>1,50,000</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>75,000</td><td>75,000</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;50,000</td><td>&nbsp;50,000</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>40,000</td><td>40,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>[C] Bonuses applicable for World 25K&nbsp;*Overall finishers(*includes Indian and overseas finishers)<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>&nbsp;</th><th>Category</th><th>Men</th><th>Women</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>(1)</td><td>Event Record (applicable to World 25K overall champion)&nbsp;</td><td>USD 8,000</td><td>USD 8,000</td></tr><tr><td>(2)</td><td>Time Bonus – sub 1:11:00s</td><td>USD 3,000</td><td>--</td></tr><tr><td>(3)</td><td>Time Bonus – sub 1:19:00s</td><td>--</td><td>USD 3,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>[D] Bonus for World’s Best Time (as on race day)<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Men</th><th>Women</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Applicable to World 25K overall champion&nbsp;</td><td>USD 10,000</td><td>USD 10,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>[E] Bonuses applicable for World 25K&nbsp;**Indian finishers(**for Indian citizens residing in India)<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>&nbsp;</th><th>Category</th><th>Men</th><th>Women</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>(1)</td><td>Indian Event Record (applicable to Indian World 25K winner)</td><td>INR 1,00,000</td><td>INR 1,00,000</td></tr><tr><td>(2)</td><td>Indian elite ranking amongst top 5 overall World 25K finishers</td><td>INR 2,00,000</td><td>INR 2,00,000</td></tr><tr><td>(3)</td><td>Time Bonuses for World 25K Indian men finishers:(i) Sub 01:12:30s&nbsp;(ii) 01:12:31s – 01:13:30s(iii) 01:13:31s – 01:14:30s</td><td>INR 1,00,000INR 75,000INR 50,000</td><td> &nbsp;---</td></tr><tr><td>(4)</td><td>Time Bonuses for Indian Elite Women finishers:(i) Sub 01:26:30s&nbsp;(ii) 01:26:31s – 01:27:30s(iii) 01:27:31s – 01:28:30s</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>INR 1,00,000INR 75,000INR 50,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>[F] Indian Event Record Jackpot<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Men</th><th>Women</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Indian Event Record Jackpot</td><td>INR 1,00,000</td><td>INR 1,00,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Prize Money

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Race results announced on race day will be ‘provisional’. Final results and entitlement to prize money shall be subject to the rules mentioned herein and the Race Regulations.</li><li>Only those 25K runners confirmed by the Event Promoter as elite, starting their race at the official World 25K start time on Sunday, 20th December 2026, will be entitled to be considered for prize money given in Charts A and B, and bonuses and jackpot earnings given in Charts C, D, E and F of the prize money structure as applicable.</li><li>A confirmed World 25K runner starting his/her race at any start time other the official World 25K start time shall be disqualified from the Event.</li><li>An elite runner, Indian or international, falling under the top overall World 25K finishers shall be entitled to either Primary or Secondary prize money as given in Chart A, basis his/her and depending upon his/her respective race day finish timings. For the sake of brevity, an elite runner finishing 4th overall amongst elite men with a finish time of 1:12:43s, will stand to win USD 3,000 as prize money.</li><li>An Elite runner, Indian or international, who is one of the top overall World 25K finishers, will be entitled to prize money stated in Chart A. The first 6 Indian World 25K finishers who do not finish in the top overall World 25K finishers, will be entitled to prize money in Chart B. However, where an Indian Elite runner finishes as one of the top overall World 25K finishers, he/she will receive prize money stated either in Chart A (basis his/her finish time) or Chart B, whichever is higher.&nbsp;</li><li>In the instance of an Indian elite availing of the higher prize money amount from Chart B, there will be no change in the overall finishing position of the said Indian elite runner; the overall finishing positions remain the same.</li><li>Time Bonus Rule: The time bonuses for Indian Elite finishers (men and women), as specified in Chart E(3) and E(4), shall be non-cumulative. A finisher shall be entitled only to the single highest applicable time bonus corresponding to their finish time. For example, an Indian Elite male finisher recording a finish time of less than 1:12:30 shall be entitled to INR 1,00,000 only, subject to the applicable prize money rules.</li><li>Finish positions of the World 25K runners shall be basis gun time only.&nbsp;</li><li>Elite athletes must cross the start line within 30 seconds of gun start time to be eligible for timings, rankings and thereby prize money.</li><li>The cut-off of finish time for prize money entitlement for World 25K Men is 1 hour 25 minutes, and for World 25K Women is 1 hour 45 minutes from gun start time.</li><li>In addition to the above, entitlement to finish positions and prize money winnings are also subject to–<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>Bib tag timing captured across all timing points on the course, including at the start and finish mats,&nbsp;</li><li>Physical verification by technical officials and anti-cheat cameras, and&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Dope test results (applicable only for relevant World 25K finishers).&nbsp;</li></ol></li><li>Event Record Bonus and Jackpot:&nbsp;<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>Bonus for overall World 25K winner [Chart C(1)] – The event record bonus will be for the overall World 25K winner finishing sub 1:11:13s (Men, 1:11:12s or faster) / sub 1:18:47s (Women, 1:18:46s or faster).</li><li>Bonus for Indian World 25K winner [Chart E(1)] – The bonus amount will be for the Indian World 25K winner finishing sub 1:12:06s (Men, 1:12:05s or faster) / sub 1:26:04s (Women, 1:26:03s or faster).&nbsp;</li><li>Jackpot for top Indian World 25K finishers [Chart F] – Top Indian World 25K finishers, including the Indian World 25K winner, finishing sub 1:12:06s (Men, 1:12:05s or faster) / sub 1:26:04s (Women, 1:26:03s or faster), shall stand to win the Jackpot divided equally amongst them.</li></ol></li><li>An elite athlete refusing, for reasons whatsoever, to undergo dope testing (where chosen) will be disqualified from this Event and shall not be allowed to participate in the subsequent edition of the Event. His/her finish position at the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026 and consequent prize money entitlement shall stand disqualified and forfeited.</li><li>Athletes found to have interchanged their running number bib and/or bib tag with others, will be disqualified from the competition. Such athletes shall not be entitled to any timing or prize money (where applicable).</li><li>Prize winners declared may be required to submit further proof of identity/age, as may be required by the Event Promoter, for disbursement of prize money, failing which the Promoter may, at its sole discretion, withhold disbursement or disqualify the said elite from competition.</li><li>By virtue of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata 2026 being a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, an amount of 2% from the gross prize money (before applicable taxes) of top 6 overall finishers shall be deducted by the Event Promoter as elite athletes’ contribution to the anti-doping fund, from prize money disbursements made. This is in-line with the Terms &amp; Conditions of the 2026 Label Road Race Programme published by World Athletics.</li><li>Prize money and bonus winnings are subject to applicable Indian Income Tax Rules, and the same would be borne by the winner.</li><li>Indian Elite runners entitled to prize money given in Chart A, will receive prize money equivalent in Indian Rupees calculated at the applicable exchange rate as on date of disbursement.&nbsp;</li><li>Protests and Appeals:<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>The athlete and/or his/her representative can appeal to the Technical Delegate in relation to the official race results declared, in writing, within 30 minutes of the official announcement of the results on race day. Results will be put up at the elite athlete tent.&nbsp;</li><li>The protest letter needs to be submitted to the Manager of the event’s Elite Athletes Management team.</li><li>Where the Technical Delegate makes a decision, the athlete and/or the representative has the right to appeal to the Jury of Appeal. An appeal to the Jury of Appeal must be made at the Elite Result Appeals Desk within 30 minutes – (i) of the official announcement of the amended result which has been arrived at from the decision by the Race Referee, or (ii) of informing the person lodging the protest that the results will not be amended.&nbsp;</li><li>The Jury of Appeal shall deliver its decision within 14 working days of filing the appeal. The decision of the Jury of Appeal shall be final and there shall be no further right of appeal.</li><li>The Protests and Appeals for the elite races will be guided by rules given in this document, and the World Athletics Competition Rules in force on race day (i.e. 20th December 2026).</li></ol></li></ol>

Prize Money Rules

Introduction:PRIDE (Procam Rewards for Indian Distance Elites) is a merit-based rewards framework designed to recognize, incentivize, and empower Indian elite athletes competing at Procam International's events.The program offers a transparent, performance-driven system that provides top Indian distance runners with structured financial benefits, travel support, and premium hospitality — celebrating excellence and encouraging the growth of elite distance running in India.<hr>&nbsp;Program Scope &amp; Disciplines:PRIDE applies to all verified Indian elite distance athletes registering for Procam International events, including:<ul><li>Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon</li><li>Tata Mumbai Marathon</li><li>TCS World 10K Bengaluru</li><li>Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata</li></ul><hr>&nbsp;Rewards &amp; Performance Criteria:Rewards and entitlements are computed using verified athletic results achieved over defined evaluation windows. The total number of athletes in each of Tier 1 and Tier 2 is restricted to a maximum of&nbsp;five athletes per gender.1. Half Marathon Group (10K, Half Marathon &amp; 25K):Points are calculated strictly based on performances recorded within the&nbsp;twelve (12) months prior to the event's registration closing date. Eligible events are restricted to sanctioned Procam, Indian Athletics (IA), and World Athletics (WA) competitions, as well as official National Championships.<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Event / Level</th><th>Achievement Criteria</th><th>Points Awarded</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>WA Label Race</td><td>Feature Race Participation</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>WA Label Race Podium</td><td>Gold / Silver / Bronze (amongst Indian Elites)</td><td>3 / 2 / 1</td></tr><tr><td>Procam Event</td><td>Feature Race Participation</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Procam Event Podium</td><td>Gold / Silver / Bronze (amongst Indian Elites)</td><td>6 / 4 / 2</td></tr><tr><td>National Events</td><td>Participation (National Games, Federation Cup, Inter-State, Open National Championships)</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>National Event Podium*</td><td>Gold / Silver / Bronze</td><td>8 / 6 / 4</td></tr><tr><td>Procam Event Record</td><td>Event Record</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>National Record Holder</td><td>National Record</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>International Participation*</td><td>Asian / Commonwealth / World &amp; Olympics</td><td>6 / 8 / 10</td></tr><tr><td>International Finalist</td><td>Commonwealth / World &amp; Olympics</td><td>10 / 12</td></tr><tr><td>International Podium</td><td>Asian</td><td>12 / 10 / 8</td></tr><tr><td>International Podium</td><td>Commonwealth</td><td>16 / 14 / 12</td></tr><tr><td>International Podium</td><td>World &amp; Olympics</td><td>20 / 18 / 16</td></tr><tr><td>International Record</td><td>Asian / Commonwealth / World &amp; Olympics</td><td>24 / 20 / 16</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>* Participation points for National Events will be awarded subject to a verified race finish, no points for DNS, DNF &amp; DQ.&nbsp;*&nbsp;Participation points for National and International events shall be awarded for only one event, irrespective of the number of events an athlete participates in.Disciplines Evaluated:<ul><li>5000m</li><li>10,000m</li><li>10K</li><li>Cross Country (International Participation Only)</li><li>Half Marathon</li><li>25K</li></ul>Tier Structure — Half Marathon Group<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Tier Level</th><th>Total Points</th><th>Hotel Accommodation</th><th>Appearance Fee</th><th>Travel Support</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tier 1: Top Honours</td><td>15 and above</td><td>Official Hospitality Partner Hotel</td><td>₹20,000</td><td>Return Air Ticket</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 2: Mid-Level</td><td>5 – 14</td><td>3-Star Hotel Stay</td><td>₹10,000</td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 3: Contenders</td><td>≤ 4</td><td>3-Star Hotel Stay</td><td>—</td><td>—</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><hr>&nbsp;2. Full Marathon Group:Performance scores are calculated using the&nbsp;World Athletics Scoring Table of Athletics (Modified as on 23/04/2025), available under the official scoring tables&nbsp;<a href="https://worldathletics.org/about-iaaf/documents/technical-information">here</a>.Calculation is based on results achieved within the&nbsp;18 months prior to the registration deadline.&nbsp;Performance Score: For marathons, an Indian elite athlete's official Ranking Score is determined by taking the average of their top 2 Performance Scores within an 18-month rolling window.Top two performances must comprise:&nbsp;1 Marathon + 1 (Marathon / 30K / 25K / Half Marathon)&nbsp; Performance Score Calculation:Performance Score = Result Score + Placing ScoreTier Structure — Full Marathon Group<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Tier Level</th><th>Men's Score</th><th>Women's Score</th><th>Hotel Accommodation</th><th>Appearance Fee</th><th>Travel Support</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tier 1: Top Honours</td><td>≥ 1000</td><td>≥ 950</td><td>Official Hospitality Partner Hotel</td><td>₹20,000</td><td>Return Air Ticket</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 2: Mid-Tier</td><td>900 – 999</td><td>850 – 949</td><td>3-Star Hotel Stay</td><td>₹10,000</td><td>—</td></tr><tr><td>Tier 3: Contenders</td><td>≤ 899</td><td>≤ 849</td><td>3-Star Hotel Stay</td><td>—</td><td>—</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><hr>Special ConsiderationsSpecial considerations are extended to distinguished athletes outside the main point brackets, in the following priority order:<ol><li>Previous Winner of the same Procam event — Accommodation at Official Hospitality Partner Hotel + 1-way flight ticket</li><li>Current Event or National Record Holder — Accommodation at Official Hospitality Partner Hotel</li><li>Major International Medallist (Olympics &amp; World Championships / Commonwealth / Asian Games) — Accommodation at Official Hospitality Partner Hotel&nbsp;</li><li>Previous Edition Podium Finisher of the same event (Silver/Bronze) — Accommodation at Official Hospitality Partner Hotel (subject to availability)</li></ol><hr>Process &amp; Operational Workflow<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Step</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1. Registration</td><td>Indian Elites must apply under the Indian Elite category during the official race registration window.&nbsp;(Athletes under doping suspension are ineligible.)</td></tr><tr><td>2. Verification</td><td>Submitted credentials and personal bests are verified against Indian Athletics and World Athletics databases.</td></tr><tr><td>3. Announcement</td><td>Points and entitlements are published 5–6 weeks prior to race day.</td></tr><tr><td>4. Appeals</td><td>Athletes may submit scoring appeals within 7 days of publication, to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eliteathlete@procam.in">eliteathlete@procam.in</a>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>5. Disbursement</td><td>Appearance fees are released within 30 days post-event, subject to successfully finishing the race and a negative NADA dope test result.&nbsp;(Applicable TDS as per Indian Income Tax rules applies.)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><hr>For queries related to the PRIDE initiative, please write to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eliteathlete@procam.in">eliteathlete@procam.in</a>&nbsp;

PRIDE (Procam Rewards for Indian Distance Elites)

25K OVERALL ELITE MEN WINNERS<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Edition</th><th>Name</th><th>Nationality</th><th>Finish Time</th><th>&nbsp;</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2017</td><td>KENENISA BEKELE</td><td>ETH</td><td>1:13:47</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>BIRHANU LEGESE</td><td>ETH</td><td>1:15:48</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>LEONARD BARSOTON</td><td>KEN</td><td>1:13:05</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>LEONARD BARSOTON</td><td>KEN</td><td>1:12:49</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>DANIEL SIMIU EBENYO</td><td>KEN</td><td>1:11:13</td><td>Event Record</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>STEPHEN KISSA</td><td>UGA</td><td>1:12:33</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>JOSHUA CHEPTEGEI</td><td>UGA</td><td>1:11:49</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>25K OVERALL ELITE WOMEN WINNERS&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Edition</th><th>Name</th><th>Nationality</th><th>Finish Time</th><th>&nbsp;</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2017</td><td>DEGITU AZIMERAW</td><td>ETH</td><td>1:25:59</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>DIBABA KUMA</td><td>ETH</td><td>1:27:34</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>GUTENI SHONE</td><td>ETH</td><td>1:22:09</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>DESI JISA</td><td>BRN</td><td>1:21:04</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>SUTUME ASEFA KEBEDE</td><td>ETH</td><td>1:18:47</td><td>Event Record</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>SUTUME ASEFA KEBEDE</td><td>ETH</td><td>1:19:21</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>DEGITU AZIMERAW</td><td>ETH</td><td>1:19:36</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>25K INDIAN ELITE MEN WINNERS<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Edition</th><th>Name</th><th>Finish Time</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>&nbsp;</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2014</td><td>NITENDER SINGH RAWAT</td><td>1:19:39</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>ELAM SINGH</td><td>1:20:14</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>G LAKSHMANAN</td><td>1:17:16</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>AVINASH SABLE</td><td>1:15:15</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>AVINASH SABLE</td><td>1:17:11</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>SRINU BUGATHA</td><td>1:18:31</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>ABHISHEK PAL</td><td>1:17:52</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>SAWAN BARWAL</td><td>1:17:49</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>GULVEER SINGH</td><td>1:14:10</td><td colspan="2">&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>GULVEER SINGH</td><td>1:12:06</td><td colspan="2">Indian Men Event Record</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;25K INDIAN ELITE WOMEN WINNERS<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Edition</th><th>Name</th><th>Finish Time</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>&nbsp;</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2014</td><td>KAVITA RAUT</td><td>1:33:39</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2015</td><td>SUDHA SINGH</td><td>1:27:31</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2016</td><td>MONIKA ATHARE</td><td>1:34:15</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2017</td><td>L. SURIYA</td><td>1:26:49</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>L. SURIYA</td><td>1:28:29</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>KIRANJEET KAUR</td><td>1:38:56</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>SANJIVANI JADHAV</td><td>1:34:23</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2023</td><td>RESHMA KEVATE</td><td>1:30:38</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>SANJIVANI JADHAV</td><td>1:29:12</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>SEEMA</td><td>1:26:04</td><td colspan="2">Indian Women Event Record</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Past Winners & Record Holders

Minimum Qualification Times: To qualify as an Indian Elite for the event, athletes must achieve the qualifying timings listed below. The athletes should have obtained times faster than the qualifying times in any official race between&nbsp;6th November 2025 and 4th November 2026.&nbsp;These timings must be from an event recognized by Indian Athletics, must be an AIMS certified road race or affiliated with World Athletics.&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Race Category</th><th>Men</th><th>Women</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>25K</td><td>01:22:00</td><td>01:40:30</td></tr><tr><td>Marathon (42.195 Km)</td><td>02:22:48</td><td>02:55:02</td></tr><tr><td>Half Marathon(21.0975 Km)</td><td>01:08:29</td><td>01:23:57</td></tr><tr><td>10K</td><td>00:31:02</td><td>00:38:02</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;

Qualification Criteria

<ul><li>Accommodation: Selected athletes will be provided with accommodation from 1 PM on 18th December 2026 to 11 AM on 20th December 2026.</li><li>Note: – All athletes who are eligible for accommodation must check in to the hotel before 3 PM on 18th December 2025, no athlete will be allowed to check in beyond the given deadline.</li><li>All athletes will have to check out by 11 AM on&nbsp; 20th December 2026, failure in doing so will result in athlete’s being charged for an extra night for accommodation.</li><li>Meals: All meals during the duration of the stay will be provided for athletes and the accompanying coaches.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Travel Support: Procam will arrange transportation between the place of stay and the race venue for all elite athletes.</li></ul>

Amenities

<ul><li>All Indian Elite Athletes participating in the Tata Steel World 25K 2025 will be governed by the anti-doping rules of WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) and NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency).</li><li>Random dope testing will be conducted, with athletes from both the men’s and women’s Indian Elite categories selected for testing after the race.</li><li>This ensures fair competition, protects athlete’s health, and upholds the integrity of the event, in line with global and national anti-doping regulations</li></ul>

Dope Testing

<ul><li>Registrations&nbsp;– 21st October 2026 (7 AM) to 5th November 2026 (11:59 PM)</li><li>Confirmation – 6th November 2026 to 18th November 2026</li><li>Athletes’ Arrival for the Event – 18th December 2026 (1 PM to 3 PM)</li><li>Check out post Event – 20th December 2026 (11 AM)</li></ul>

Timelines

Coaches’ Registration: &nbsp; Coaches who wish to accompany their athletes to the event must register alongside them. Only certified coaches with valid bonafide credentials will be permitted, and acceptance is subject to approval by Procam International.Coaches need not register separately. Instead, their registration is processed as part of the athlete's online application. The athlete's registration form will include a dedicated section to add the coach's details.A coach accompanying multiple athletes must register under only one of their athletes' registration forms.A security deposit of ₹4,000/- (Rs Four Thousand only) will apply per coach, refundable post-event - subject to the coach attending the event along with their registered athlete(s).Mandatory Requirement for Coaches:<ul><li>A valid certification in distance running from a recognized institution such as the National Institute of Sports (NIS) or the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).</li><li>Registration with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and in possession of Unique ID Number allotted by AFI (Authority: AFI Circular Number 105/12-2025 dated 13th December 2025)</li></ul>These bonafide credentials must be submitted during the registration process for verification.All coach registrations are subject to approval by Procam International Pvt. Ltd. The event organizers reserve the right to review and accept or reject any application.Please ensure that all documentation is complete to avoid disqualification of your registration request.

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