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Record 41,000-plus runners set to make history at Delhi Half Marathon 2026
- •A record-breaking 41,000-plus participants are set to take part in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 across on-ground and virtual categories on October 18.
- •Comprehensive safety arrangements, including 450 medical personnel, 12 ACLS ambulances, and extensive Delhi Police deployment, have been established along the route.
- •The Open 10K has a revised route and will start from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 7:35 am.
- •The event emphasizes sustainability with 100% waste-managed race initiatives, earning Bronze-level recognition from World Athletics.
- •Delhi Metro will begin early train services at 3:30 am on race day, offering free travel for all registered participants to ease commuting.
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As part of final preparations, minor refinements were made to the Half Marathon route, while the Open 10K was revised to start from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 7:35 am instead of Sansad Marg.
Registered participants will enjoy complimentary travel on the Delhi Metro on October 18, 2026. The DMRC will begin early train services at 3:30 am on the Red, Yellow, Blue, and Violet lines to help runners reach the venue comfortably.
Comprehensive medical support includes 11 on-route medical stations, a base camp with an ICU setup post-finish, 25 medical spotters, 9 medics on bikes, and 450 medical staff deployed by Metro Group of Hospitals. Additionally, 12 ACLS ambulances, 3 golf carts, and heavy deployment of police personnel will ensure runner safety.
