TERMS AND CONDITIONS – KOCHI LAKEVIEW ENVIROTHON 2025

RUN FOR HEALTH – LAKES OUR WEALTH

Why Do We Call It an “Envirothon”?

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon is more than a marathon — it is a movement. The name combines environment and marathon, reflecting our mission to run not just for personal fitness, but for the health of our planet. Every step you take is a step towards preserving our precious water bodies, rivers, and lakes.

In today’s world, rapid urbanisation, pollution, and neglect are choking our natural resources. Kerala, though rich in water, is witnessing the slow degradation of its rivers and lakes. Without urgent action, the beauty and life they sustain will be lost.

By joining this run, you become a torchbearer for change — raising awareness, inspiring others, and showing that fitness and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Together, let us protect Kochi’s lakes, safeguard our biodiversity, and honour our shared responsibility to preserve Mother Earth for generations to come. Let us run for health because lakes are our wealth.

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon returns for its second edition — a 21.0975 km run along scenic routes and the breath taking lakeside walkway of Kochi. This year, the marathon will be held on 28 September 2025 at the Sacred Heart College Lakeview Ground, Kochi. Our motto remains: “Run for Health – Lakes Our Wealth.”

The gentle, undulating rhythm of Kochi Lake and the perpetual breeze swaying the coconut fronds have left an indelible mark on all who visit. This event is the perfect occasion to experience Kochi’s charm with friends and family. The marathon route extends beyond the beautiful river views, shaded trails, and city roads, offering a truly memorable run.

From the 21.0975 km half marathon to the 10K and 5K runs, participants have a variety of options. The half marathon starts at 5:00 am, followed by the 10K competitive run at 6:00 am, and the 5K fun walk/run at 6:30 am. Whatever distance you choose, we promise it will be a fun run.

In the lead-up to the main event, the Kochi Lakeview Envirothon will also host pre-event runs across Kochi, along with ‘How-to’ workshops designed to help both beginners and seasoned runners prepare for race day.

World-class arrangements have been made ranging from traffic management to medical-aid and hydration. Whether you choose to run or walk, the half marathon or the 10 KM or anything in between, you’ll find no reason to complain. And of course, there will be number of entertainments and fun for you to relax and enjoy the day with us.

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon -21.0975 KM

The 21.0975 Km Half-Marathon starts at 05:00 AM. The beautiful lake view, tree-shaded route, super smooth roads and professional organization make this event the most memorable event you have ever attended.

HALF-MARATHON

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon will ensure that the participants are adequately hydrated by setting up hydration points at regular intervals (every 2 Km). Every alternate hydration station also has medical aid staff. Additionally, there will be emergency response ambulances patrolling the route.

Help is always closer to you at The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon as our race officials will be constantly patrolling the route. Strategically placed photographers will ensure maximum coverage and more chances of you getting clicked.

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon -10 Km Competitive Run

The 10 KM competitive run starts at 06:00 AM. The beautiful lake view, tree-shaded route, super smooth roads and professional organization make this event the most memorable event you have ever attended. You will run on super smooth roads cooled by the early morning breeze. The backwater is on your left and you will love every bit of this route.

10K -COMPETITIVE RUN

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon will ensure that the participants are adequately hydrated by setting up hydration points at regular intervals (every 2Km). Every alternate hydration station also has medical aid staff. Additionally, there will be five emergency response ambulances patrolling the route.

With KLE, help is always around you as our race officials will be constantly patrolling the route. We ensure maximum coverage and higher chances of our participants getting clicked by strategically placing the photographers.

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon 5k Fun / Walk or Run

The 5 Km fun walk-run starts at 06.30 AM. Be a part of thousands participating in this premier event – the The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon 5-KM FUN WALK OR RUN; and have loads of fun while you participate. The route is easy to walk and very pleasant. Additionally, the route will be closed to vehicular traffic so you can walk or run free without any worries.

5K – FUN WALK

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon will ensure that the participants are adequately hydrated by setting up hydration points at regular intervals (every 2Km). Every alternate hydration station also has medical aid staff. Additionally, there will be five emergency response ambulances patrolling the route.

KLE race officials will be constantly patrolling the route to ensure that help is always in your reach. Photographers will be clicking at strategic points for maximum coverage and for higher chances of participants getting clicked.

THE KOCHI LAKEVIEW ENVIROTHON PRIVACY POLICY

Your email address: We use your email id to send you your receipt for the event registration, and to provide you with pre-race information. We also use your email id to respond to any messages or queries you might have sent to us. Additionally, our gateway partner too has access to your email id and may use it to contact you regarding any payment related issues. On occasion, we or our partners may email you information on current or upcoming marathon and marathon related events.

Your phone number: The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon will use your cell phone number to SMS you receipt details. Other than this, we or our partners might call/sms your phone number to contact or message you about an important update. Unless it is an emergency, Kochi Lakeview Envirothon and its partners will not use or contact any emergency numbers you might have shared with us during the registration process.

General Rules

• Use only the application modes suggested on this website to submit your entries.
• Please thoroughly go through all relevant information given on the event website and application form prior to submitting your application.
• Requests for participation cancellation, and thereby refund, will not be entertained.

Entries

• Only Individual entries for Half marathon, 10 KM and 5K Run categories shall be accepted.
• Half Marathon applicants must be above the age of 18.
• In case of 5K walk-run, any minor participant must be accompanied by an adult.

Application Status

On application being successfully submitted, registrants will receive an email and sms confirming their application with a unique code.

Soon after the entries close, runners will receive an email and sms with their BIB nos and other details.

Those wishing to confirm their application status in the interim can send us an email to mail to:

lakeviewmarathon@shcollege.ac.in

Medical Treatment

By registering for the Kochi Lakeview Envirothon, the participant agrees that in the event of any injury or being taken ill or otherwise suffering any detriment whatsoever, the participant irrevocably authorizes the event officials and organizers to, at participant’s risk and cost, be transported to a medical facility and/or to administer emergency medical treatment. The participant waives all claims that might result from such transport and/or treatment or delay or deficiency therein. The participant shall pay or reimburse The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon any medical and emergency expenses incurred on the participant’s behalf.

Race Regulation

• You are to participate only in the race category for which you had applied and for which your entry has been confirmed. Your entry and running number bib and/or bib tag is not transferable to any other person under any circumstance.
• Runners found to have interchanged their running number bib and/or bib tag with another individual, will be disqualified from the Event.
• The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon reserves the right to disqualify or exclude any person from the event/competition who gives incorrect personal data/details on the entry form, who has been banned from competition under IAAF jurisdiction, or who is suspected of having taken banned substances. No refund of entry fee will be made.
• No result or certificate will be given to runners who do not start their run at the respective start times of the race categories they have been confirmed in.
• Any participant who has tampered with the bib tag in any way or remove/exchange it with another runner, won’t be able to get an official finish time and thereby the official timing certificate recording the finish time. The participant will therefore, not be eligible for any cash prize.
• Participants are not allowed to run with pets, unregistered runners or babies/children who are under aged for the designated category.
• Participants will not be allowed to enter the event venue with gas balloons.
• In order to ensure the re-opening of roads by 8.00 a.m. (Or as decided by the event organisers), the organizers will designate cut off times at specified locations. Runners failing to reach these specific locations within times specified risk being lifted off the road onto vehicles by the race officials.
• Only those confirmed participants wearing the current year’s running number bibs will be allowed on the route. Any person found wearing the incorrect bib or no bib will be disqualified and removed by security.
• Further, every runner must wear his/her running number bib on the front of the vest. Any mutilation, fold, alteration or damage to the bib will amount to disqualification of the runner from the event.
• Organizers reserve the right to stop any participant from participating who is found medically unfit to continue in the opinion of the medical personnel.
• Baggage counters are available only for participants. For security reasons, participants are requested to come, as far as possible, without any baggage.
• It is strongly recommended that you do not leave valuables like mobile phone, camera, jewellery, watch, electronic gadgets, etc. in the bag stored. Organizers are not responsible for any loss or baggage and belongings.
• Participants are requested to cooperate with the police and security personnel deputed at the event venues and en route. Participants/supporters are liable to random checking on race day this is for your own security.
• Photographs taken of runners during the event organised prior to and on race day can be used for the purpose of promoting current and future events.

Running Number Bib Collection

All confirmed participants are required to come to Expo, scheduled on Saturday immediately before the event and collect their running number bibs. No running number will be posted to an individual’s mailing address nor distributed on race day.

It is mandatory for the participant to collect his/her running number bib personally from the Expo. In case of unavoidable circumstances, such runner can send his/her authorised representative to collect running number bib on his/her behalf. Authorised representative must carry with him/her: -A government issued
Photo-identity proof of the representative and the confirmed participant.

FREE TRAINING – TAKE THE FIRST STEP!

How long does it take to train for a marathon?

Most typical marathon training plans are 16 to 20 weeks long. During this time, you’ll typically run three to five times a week, increasing your mileage as you get nearer to race day. On the other days, you can cross train, do some low intensity exercise (think yoga or Pilates) and, most importantly, rest your legs, allowing them to fully recover.

Couch to 10K – Just imagine the reactions to what you could accomplish. We want you to join because we believe everyone has the right to try.

Which plans are best suited for beginners, or what marathon finishing time should I aim for?

If you’re a complete beginner, it’s best to start with a training plan focused on getting you round the course, not finishing in a certain time. If you’ve run a few races and are used to running longer distances, take a look at our race time predictor using a recent finishing time to work out which plan is best suited to you.

What pace should I be running at?

Each training plan will include different runs, which require you to alter your pace to avoid burning out. From an easy run training pace, to a tempo run training pace, whether you’re a beginner or a well-practised marathon runner, it can be difficult working out how fast to run. Use our training pace calculator to work out how quickly you should be running on each type of training run, by entering a recent race, or run, finishing time.

The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon has handcrafted a programme to train you from zero fitness to 10 Kilometre running. You can do it even if you have little or no running history. You will still reach the 10K finish line if you follow the program week by week. This programme will also help you enter 10K runs at popular running events like the The Kochi Lakeview Envirothon

The training will be conducted by experts who are doing or have done competitive marathons. No pressure! They will take it slow and easy with attention to each runner.

Age and gender is no bar. You should be able to run, from a medical and physical point of view – that’s all that matters!

YOU CAN DO IT! Take control of your fitness – be a new YOU! Welcome to the Sacred Heart College Lakeview Ground.

The Team Envirothon
Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi.