All Faqs

G.O.A.T. — Greatest of All Teams — is India's first team-only running race. Unlike every other running event in the country, you cannot enter alone. You register as a squad of four, you race as a squad of four, and your result is determined as a squad. Five rounds of progressive elimination, a tactical format that rewards strategy as much as speed, and a finish line that belongs to your team — not just you.

Every other race in India is built for the individual — solo entry, personal best culture, one winner. G.O.A.T. flips that entirely. Your PB is irrelevant. Your squad's Average Time is what places you. The format is five rounds of elimination, with each round getting shorter and the pressure getting higher. You don't just train to run — you train to strategise. Who runs Round 3? Who anchors Round 5? That's G.O.A.T.

G.O.A.T. is for anyone who has ever trained alongside someone and wanted something to actually compete for together. Run clubs, gym squads, college teams, office rivals, friends who run on weekends — if you have three other people who want to race as a unit, G.O.A.T. is for you. You don't need to be elite. You need to be a team.

All participants must be 16 years or older on race day. No exceptions.

None at all. Mixed-gender squads are not just permitted — they're welcome. G.O.A.T. has no gender category restrictions. Your squad can be any combination. The only requirement is four people who want to race together.

Head to thegoat.run, select your city, and register your squad. You'll need to submit your Squad Name and the details of all four members. All four must be registered under the same squad entry. You cannot register individually and merge later.

Yes. If G.O.A.T. is running in more than one city during Season 01, your squad can register for multiple cities. Each city registration is a separate entry.

Registration deadlines are communicated on our official Instagram channels and via email. Don't wait — G.O.A.T. sells out. When spots are gone, they're gone. Book as early as possible.

Yes. Follow our official partners and ambassadors on social media for exclusive discount codes. Announcements are made through our Instagram channels. Discounts are time-limited and squad-specific — watch the feed.

You can register as an Open Squad (run clubs, gyms, friend groups, any combination of four people 16+) or as a Corporate Squad (all four members must be active employees of the same organisation). Both categories race on the same course in the same rounds. Corporate Squads are additionally ranked on the Corporate Cup leaderboard.

Open Squads compete purely on the general leaderboard — ranked by Average Squad Time across all squads. Corporate Squads compete on the general leaderboard AND on a parallel Corporate Cup leaderboard against other corporate squads only. A Corporate Squad that reaches the Final Round with the best time among corporate participants wins the Corporate Cup — even if they don't win overall. It's the same race, two levels of competition.

If any squad member is absent on race day and does not report at the start line, your squad will be disqualified. There are no substitutions on race day. Roster changes must be made well in advance through the official portal. Plan your squad carefully — choose four people who can commit to the date.

Full collection details — location, timing, and process — will be sent to you via your registered email and phone number before race day. Keep an eye on official communications from our team. Do not show up without confirming collection logistics first.

Yes. You can share your QR code with the person collecting your bib and goody bag. They will need to present it at the collection point. Ensure the person collecting knows to keep the bib safe — lost bibs are your responsibility.

Yes — absolutely and without exception. Your bib contains your timing chip. Without it, your time cannot be recorded, your identity cannot be verified, and your squad cannot be ranked. Wear your bib visibly at all times during your round. A squad member running without a bib will not be timed — and that affects your entire squad's average.

Lost bibs and timing chips are your responsibility. G.O.A.T. is not liable for lost, damaged, or forgotten race equipment. Guard your bib.

G.O.A.T. is a five-round elimination race for squads of four. Each round is shorter than the last. After each round, squads that don't finish within the cut-off time or fall outside the advancing bracket are eliminated. The advancing thresholds are: Round 1 → Top 700 squads. Round 2 → Top 400. Round 3 → Top 250. Round 4 → Top 100. Round 5 is the Final — the last squads standing race 1km. Fastest average time wins.

That's entirely up to your squad. Between rounds, you have a strategy window to decide who runs next. There is no rule preventing any runner from running multiple rounds. You could run your strongest runners back to back. You could save someone for the anchor. You could rotate entirely. Strategy is your weapon — use it.

Average Squad Time is the mean finish time of all running members in a given round. If three runners complete Round 2 in 22, 24, and 26 minutes, respectively, your Average Squad Time for that round is 24 minutes. This average determines your rank on the leaderboard and whether you advance. Your fastest split means nothing in isolation. Your average is everything.

If any running squad member does not complete their assigned round, the squad is disqualified from that point. A DNF (Did Not Finish) by any runner is a DNF for the squad. There are no exceptions. If you take on a round, you finish it.

Round 01 — 5km — 45 minutes. Round 02 — 4km — 30 minutes. Round 03 — 3km — 20 minutes. Round 04 — 2km — 12 minutes. Round 05 — 1km — 5 minutes. Missing any cut-off means immediate elimination, regardless of advancement position.

The leaderboard is dynamic and updated in real time. After each round, squads are ranked by Average Squad Time. Elimination happens automatically based on best times and advancement thresholds. You can track your squad's standing live at the expo.

To win, your squad must survive all five rounds of elimination and post the fastest Average Squad Time in the Final Round. There is no shortcut. No individual heroics. Your squad must advance through every round, stay inside the cut-off times, and run smarter and faster than every other squad in the Final.

Your race start time and round schedule will be communicated to you officially via your registered email and phone number. Check your official communications carefully. Different squads may have different start times depending on category and city.

You should arrive in accordance with the Reporting Time specified in your official race communications. Reporting Time is not the same as Start Time — you are expected to be at your reporting zone, bib on, ready to go before the designated time. Do not arrive at start time. Arrive at reporting time.

Wear whatever you're comfortable running in. We strongly recommend the official G.O.A.T. Pioneer Jersey — it's built for the race, it carries your squad identity, and frankly, it looks the part. But there is no clothing requirement beyond being appropriately dressed for a running event.

Yes, parking is available at the venue. Specific parking details and instructions will be shared in your pre-race communication. Plan for additional time to park, especially if arriving close to reporting time.

Yes, baggage storage facilities are available at the venue. Details on drop-off location and timing will be in your official race communication.

Yes. Washroom facilities are available in the race expo area. Plan accordingly — use them before your round starts.

Yes. There is one water station on the run track. And there will be more at the expo area! Hydrate before your round. Do not rely solely on the on-course station, especially for longer rounds.

Yes. Food stalls will be operating at the venue. The post-race Vibe Zone is the place to be after your squad finishes — come hungry.

Yes. Spectators are welcome at G.O.A.T. However, spectator registrations are limited. If you're bringing people to cheer your squad on, ensure they register for spectator access in advance. Walk-in spectator entry is not guaranteed.

Yes. Professional race photography is available for your squad. You can opt in for photo coverage when you register — it's an add-on at checkout.

Yes. After race day, you'll receive a link to purchase your squad's race photos. However, the price will be higher post-race than at registration. If you know you want them, buy at registration — it's the better deal.

Train individually — your base fitness matters, especially for the longer early rounds. But also train with your squad. Run together. Time each other. Experiment with who performs best at what distances. G.O.A.T. rewards tactical intelligence as much as physical fitness. A squad that has run together and discussed deployment strategy will outperform a faster squad that hasn't. Know your four people. Know who you're saving for Round 5.

There are no refunds. Once registered, your squad entry is confirmed and non-refundable. We recommend ensuring all four squad members are fully committed before completing registration. Entries are non-transferable between cities or seasons.

G.O.A.T. and Spectacom Global are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings at the venue. This includes phones, wallets, keys, or any personal items. Use the baggage storage facility and keep valuables secured. Anything left unattended is at your own risk.