Delhi Half Marathon 2024 launches in the capital, registrations open
The 19th edition of the Delhi Half Marathon 2024 was launched in the capital city on Thursday (July 18), with the registrations now open. The event, which is to be held on October 20 this year, sees participants from Delhi and around the world take part every year. People from different walks of life and age groups can participate in the varied races.
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd and Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc, shared the philanthropic cause the event would be supporting.
“It is that time of the year when the entire nation comes together to run for a cause. #RunforZeroHunger, at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. For every kilometre run, we will contribute one meal and this year our aim is 5 million meals. Let’s come together and run to create a brighter hunger-free future for India," she said.
The marathon features an iconic course in the heart of the national capital which traverses the city’s historic landmarks.
Delhi Half Marathon has triggered a running revolution in India: President of the Athletics Federation of India
The World Athletics Gold Label Race, with USD 260,000 in prize money, will feature some of the biggest and fastest global athletes competing alongside amateur athletes. Adille Sumariwalla, president of the Athletics Federation of India, shared his thoughts on the impact of the event.
“The World Athletics Gold Label Race has put India on the world map. Since its inception in 2005, this event has triggered a running revolution in India. Today we see a far healthier and fitter nation. The famed Indian athlete, Avinash Sable had set a record at this event in 2020 and then went on to win the silver medal at 2022 Commonwealth Games," said Sumariwalla in a statement.
The Half Marathon and the Police Cup will start at 5:00 am IST, followed by the Elite Men and Women Race, The Champions with Disability & Senior Citizen Run and the Great Delhi Run. All the above race categories will start and end at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The open 10K will begin at 7:50 a.m IST from Sansad Marg and end at JLN stadium.