For sixteen years the Delhi Half Marathon has been the pride of the nation, personifying the sporting spirit of Delhi and India. It has inspired the community to push boundaries and emerge stronger together.
The 17th edition of the world’s prestigious half marathon dons a new identity, reinforced by a new title partnership with India’s leading conglomerate Vedanta Limited. The World Athletics Elite Label Race will now be known as the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. Staged on one of the fastest courses in the world, the race will be held on Sunday, 16th October 2022.
Vedanta, the globally diversified natural resources company, joins hands with Indian distance running pioneers Procam International to stamp its presence in mass-participation sports, as title sponsor over the next five years.
With transformation for a sustainable future at the heart of its business operations, Vedanta’s commitment to giving back to society has been a part of its core ethos. Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative Nand Ghar, a modernized anganwadi program, is fast transforming the lives of women and children across the country. Aimed at eradicating malnutrition from the country, Vedanta’s #RunForZeroHunger is a mass movement to create awareness to make sure that no child goes to bed hungry.
The union of Vedanta and the Delhi Half Marathon mirrors the ability of both to be a catalyst for change and positive impact. This year, more than ever, we celebrate the different hues of Dilli — strength, responsibility, pride, unity, passion, and joy — empowering us to transform our lives at every moment, under all circumstances #RangDeDilli.
Registrations for the physical and virtual races will commence on Friday, 2nd September 2022, IST 7:00 a.m. onwards at vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in
Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, a USD 268,000 prize money event, will be flagged off from the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with the best athletes from across the world competing alongside India’s elite and amateurs in the heart of the capital after the pandemic forced the event’s cancellation in 2021.
The launch conference was graced by several sporting icons including Khel Ratna awardee and AFI’s first woman vice-president Anju Bobby George, 2022 Commonwealth Games 3000m steeplechase silver medallist & half marathon National Record Holder Avinash Sable, World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen, Olympian & former India hockey captain Sardara Singh, 2022 Commonwealth Games triple jump winner Eldhose Paul and para high jumper and Tokyo Paralympics Bronze Medallist Sharad Kumar, former India International cricket player Suresh Raina and Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh, who echoed the spirit of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
Supportive partners form the bedrock for the success of any sporting event. Over the years Procam International has been fortunate to work alongside some of the best brands in the world and this year the event has new partners aboard.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration for all physical race categories — Half marathon, Open 10K, Great Delhi Run (5km), Senior Citizens’ Run (3km) and the Champions with Disability Run (3km) — will commence on Friday, 2nd September 2022, at 7:00 AM and stay open until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 4th October 2022 or until spots are filled, whichever is earlier.
To encourage women’s participation, there are a limited number of running places reserved for those applicants who are unable to submit a timing certificate or do not fall within the timings mentioned on the event website.
In a bid to acknowledge the hard work and efforts of the runners, all half marathoners will receive a PUMA race day tee shirt.
Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Virtual Run: Participants from anywhere in the world will be able to experience the magic of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon and run as one with the event via the exclusive Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon app. The virtual race categories are Half Marathon, Open 10K and the Great Delhi Run (5 km). Registration for the same commences on 2nd September 2022, 7:00 AM and shall stay open until 11:59 PM on Friday, 11th October 2022.
Health Mandatories to Participate in Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2022
Individuals who are fully vaccinated (at least two doses) with COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO can apply for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2022. A vaccination certificate must be uploaded while applying for the race.
Photo Caption:
At the launch of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2022 (L to R)
top row-Vivek Singh, Jt. MD, Procam International, Sardara Singh-Olympian & Former India hockey captain, Sharad Kumar-Tokyo Paralympics Bronze Medallist, Suresh Raina-Former India International cricket player, Adille Sumariwala, President, AFI, Eldhose Paul-2022 Commonwealth Games triple jump winner, Anil Singh-MD, Procam International
Bottom row – Vijender Singh-Indian Professional Boxer, Naarayan TV, Chief Marketing Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank, Avinash Sable-2022 Commonwealth Games 3000m steeplechase silver medallist & half marathon National Record Holder, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Limited, Akarsh Hebbar, Global Managing Director of Display and Semiconductor Business, Vedanta, Anju Bobby George- Khel Ratna awardee and AFI’s first woman vice-president and Nikhat Zareen-World Champion Boxer.
