25K OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Age: 18 Years & Above
The premier competitive category of Dhaka 25K.
The 25K Open Championship is open to everyone.
Professional, National-level, Elite, Amateur and Non-professional runners are all eligible to participate and compete for the same Overall Podium.
There is no upper age limit and no restriction based on professional or non-professional status.
If you are aged 18 or above and want to compete for the Overall Podium and Prize Money, this is your category.
Awards
Male & Female Top 3 — Prize Money + Crest
OPEN MEANS OPEN
Professional or amateur, national-level or recreational — every eligible runner aged 18 or above is welcome to compete for the Overall Podium.
25K AMATEUR AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP
Age: 18 Years & Above
This category is designed for amateur and non-professional runners who want to compete against runners within their own age division.
Age Groups
| Age Group | Male Award | Female Award |
| 18–29 Years | Top 3 — Crest | Top 3 — Crest |
| 30–39 Years | Top 3 — Crest | Top 3 — Crest |
| 40–49 Years | Top 3 — Crest | Top 3 — Crest |
| 50 Years & Above | Top 3 — Crest | Top 3 — Crest |
No Prize Money
Professional, National-level and Organizer-designated Elite athletes are not eligible for Age Group podium awards.
Important
Every 25K participant must select either 25K Open Championship or 25K Amateur Age Group Championship.
A participant cannot claim podium awards from both categories in the same edition.