i-Race 2009: Fun, Fitness, For All

i-Race 2009: Fun, Fitness, For All!

i-Race is IIT's iconic running race that is conducted thrice a year, and is held simultaneously in cities across the globe. It is a unique race where runners compete with themselves, and against others across the world. We think it's cool in more ways than one!

And exactly why is that?

We present a race with yourself. The uniqueness of the event is that the participants are compared against their own limitations, and the ones who come closest to their capabilities are ranked higher. A side effect is that even if you are slower than other participants, you could be declared the winner.

And exactly how is that achieved?

Using our mathematical model, the race computers adjust for changes in one's racing ability due to age, gender, race distance, height and weight. Thus, runners' performances are compared against their calculated limits, and the winners are chosen from across the globe based on their coming closest to their ideal best.

We believe that in life, the real winners are not those who beat others but themselves. Also, as IITians, we see the technology is an enabler, as well as a leveler, for mankind. In other words, with i-Race, we level the competition field taking into account the limitations of our own abilities. With i-Race, we allow everyone to race against one's ideal self, saying that if one can beat one's best, one can beat the rest of the world, too. Finally, with i-Race, we flatten the world, remove the geographical boundaries and make the globe one big playground. One world, one race: the human race!

The March 2009 version of the race will be held simultaneously in Mumbai (India), Pune (India), New Delhi (India), Bengaluru (India), and Bay Area (California, USA). There will also be an affiliate run in Melbourne (Australia).

We welcome all family and friends of IIT alumni, students, faculty and staff to register and participate in the i-Race. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section for more information.

i-Race is organized by the IIT Alumni Runners Group and IIT Bombay Alumni Association.