New Delhi, October 9, 2025: Procam International, promoters of the World Athletics Gold Label Race, the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, outlined comprehensive arrangements for over 40,500 participants at a media conference held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday. The briefing covered key details, including the race route and extensive medical facilities for the event scheduled on Sunday, 12th October.
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025 has reached a historic high, with over 40,500 runners registering for the event. This remarkable response reflects India’s growing passion for running and underscores the Capital City’s continued status as a celebrated sporting hub. The prestigious VDHM will be flagged off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday, 12th October 2025.
Category-Wise Breakup:
On-ground + Virtual
Half Marathon – 14, 271
Open 10K – 9811
Great Delhi Run – 14865
Senior Citizens Run – 1193
Champions with Disability with Buddy – 444
Race Schedule
Race Category
Start Time & Location
Finish Location
Half Marathon Amateurs & Police Cup
5:00 a.m. from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Finish Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Half Marathon Elite Race
6:50 a.m. from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Finish Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Open 10K Run
7:30 a.m. from Sansad Marg
Finish Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Champions With Disability
7:00 a.m. from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Gate 2, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Senior Citizens’ Run
7:00 a.m. from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Gate 2, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Great Delhi Run
9:00 a.m. from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Finish Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
“The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is a legacy event that continues to inspire runners to chase their personal bests and create new records. The course is nice and flat, and the weather is also suitable for the runners helping them clock their best timings” said Race Director Hugh Jones.
RACE DAY ARRANGEMENTS & FACILITIES
Runners are Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon’s biggest stakeholders, and Procam continues to work to make the race day memorable for all participants.
Free Delhi Metro Service for All Participants
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has extended its support to the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon to offer free metro travel on Race Day for all registered runners.
Metro services will start at 3:15 a.m. on lines 1- Red Line, 2 – Yellow Line,3/4 – Blue Line and 6 – Violet Line on Sunday, 12th October 2025.
FACILITIES ON-COURSE & IN-STADIA
For the convenience of the participants, the following facilities will be available along the route and at the start/finish:
Arrangements by Metro Hospital, Medical Partner
Comprehensive medical facilities by Metro Hospital will be deployed, including 400 staff members to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants
1 Medical basecamp at JLN Stadium Gate 1
10 Medical stations strategically placed on the route
1 Holding area medical station at JLN Stadium (HM & DR)
1 Holding area medical station at Tolstoy Road (10K)
1 Medical station at SCR Tent (Gate 2, JLN Stadium)
1 Medical station at CWD Tent (Gate 2, JLN Stadium)
1 Medical station at Post Refreshment (Gate 14, JLN Stadium)
1 Medical station at Elite Tent
12 Ambulances on route
9 Medics on bikes
Water Stations
The event’s hydration partner, Bisleri, India’s most trusted packaged drinking water brand, will provide comprehensive hydration support with 13 water stations throughout the event:
9 water stations along the route (with refilling option) managed by 9 run clubs
1 water station at 21K & GDR Holding Area at JLN Stadium (with refilling option)
1 water station at 10K Holding Area at Tolstoy Road
1 water station post-finish at JLN Stadium
1 water station at post-refreshment area (with refilling option)
Energy & Nutrition Support
FAST&UP, India’s preferred active nutrition brand and the event’s Energy Drink Partner, will have six stations along the route to help boost performance:
4 FAST&UP stations along the route managed by 4 run clubs
1 FAST&UP station post-finish at JLN Stadium
1 FAST&UP gel station on the route
Additional Refreshment Stations
1 RedBull station on route
2 Orange & Salt stations on route managed by 2 run clubs
3 Snickers stations on route managed by 3 run clubs
Cooling Facilities
To help runners beat the heat, multiple mist zones and water spraying stations will be deployed:
2 Water spraying stations on route managed by 2 run clubs
2 Bisleri Mist Zones on route
1 Procam Mist Zone on route
Sanitation
19 Chemical toilet locations strategically placed on route
Motivation Cheer Zones
The event features dedicated motivation zones energize participants throughout their run:
15 zones for Half Marathon participants, with music and cheering on the route
9 zones for 10K participants, with music and cheering on the route
5 zones for Great Delhi Run participants, with music and cheering on the route
Police Cup
The Police Cup features three-member teams competing in the Half Marathon:
Police Cup Men Teams: 144 teams (432 participants)
Police Cup Women Teams: 57 teams (171 participants)
Grand Total: 201 teams (603 participants)
Pacers
A pacer is an experienced runner who sets a steady, consistent speed to help others finish within a target time. The group running with a pacer is called a ‘Bus’, and the pacer’s goal is to cross the finish line just under the promised time.
Twenty-four pacers will guide participants to the finish line. The Half Marathon will feature 12 pacers who are corporate leaders, while the Open 10K will feature an all-women pacer squad
Run Clubs
For the landmark 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025, 17 Run Clubs and one NGO will drive the course by managing 22 support stations and cheering zones. From Bisleri and FAST&UP to Snickers, Orange & Salt, Water Spraying, and Cool Zones, each station will play a vital role in keeping runners hydrated and motivated. Additionally, a dedicated Cheering Zone will be set up to further energize participants along the route
Eco-stride: Zero to Landfill and 100% Waste-Managed Race
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is committed to setting benchmarks in sustainability and environmental stewardship. Supported by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the event ensures efficient waste management both along the route and at the venue, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. More than 100 NDMC sanitation workers will oversee waste collection and segregation on race day.
The race is working closely with Hasiru Dala Innovations, a social enterprise, and the Chintan Environment Research and Action Group. Together, they are supervising eco-friendly practices and ensuring efficient waste management across all touch points of the event.
The event’s key green commitments are:
Zero Waste to Landfill
Fast-track last-mile waste disposal
Use of the platform to promote social awareness about waste management & sustainable practices
Key Sustainability Measures
Minimize the usage of paper: All entry forms and e-handbooks are made available online
Plastic usage reduction
Bibs are distributed without plastic covers
Paper bags are used for event kitting
Post-event refreshments are handed out in reusable cloth bags
Runners are encouraged to bring their own refillable bottles
Flex Upcycling: Nearly 200,000 sq. feet of branding material will be upcycled into shelters and floor mats for the homeless
Recycle plastic & other materials
Residual PET bottles are collected, cleaned, crushed, and recycled at certified centres
Packaging materials such as cardboard, paper, tin, and wood are recycled into equivalent products, reducing the use of virgin material
Carbon reduction
Promoters have encouraged participants to use public transport on race day, ensuring free Metro services from 3:00 am for all participants
Electric autos will operate within the JLN Stadium premises for crew mobility and emergency purposes
Dedicated bicycle stands will be placed near Gate 13, encouraging participants to cycle to the venue
Segregation at source: Large Waste Pods/Kiosks with segregated bins (DRY, TETRA PAK, PET, and WET) will be deployed at the venue on race day
Bio-Waste Management
Wet food waste will be composted at an organic composting facility managed by Chintan
Sewage waste will be treated and recycled at an authorized sewage treatment plant
Water Management: Leftover water from bottles will be collected, measured, and repurposed for watering nearby trees
Driven by Purpose
A used-shoe collection drive will be held at the Expo, and surplus food from race day will be distributed to underprivileged communities, both initiatives carried out in partnership with the Dream Foundation
Procam International, in collaboration with World Athletics, ensures the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon aligns with global sustainability standards through responsible practices in waste, water, carbon, and social impact management.
“The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is known for the ownership it evokes from the state and civic authorities. The success of this race is thanks to the unstinted support from NDMC, DMRC, Delhi Police, The Indian Army, Delhi Tourism and the Government of NCT of Delhi This 20th edition is being sponsored by the Government of NCT of Delhi at no financial cost as the official partner and sponsor, and the Chief Minister of Delhi is the chief patron. The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon has become a movement of something more than the Fit India movement – it has a new more holistic meaning,” said Mr. Vivek Singh, Joint MD, Procam International.
“We will be having 450 medical personnel on ground, including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and physiotherapists. We have 12 ambulances, mobile medics on motorcycles, 10 medical aid stations, and more than 50 medical spotters in the last one kilometre stretch. Every single person on ground is trained in CPR to ensure we can take care of any emergency right away,” said Dr. Sonia Lal Gupta, Medical Director, Metro Hospitals and Heart Institutes.
“The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon can proudly say that we are 100% waste-free and zero to landfill. We have 200 people with 40 dedicated vehicles looking after pre, intra, and post-sanitation activities. Each gram of waste is segregated. We were carbon footprint negative last year, and we aim to do that again this year,” said Dr. Ankita Rai , Medical Officer, NDMC.
On-Ground Workforce
The event will be supported by a dedicated workforce ensuring smooth operations and participant safety throughout Race Day.
Live Telecast
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon will be Live telecast on Sony Sports 1 & Sony Sports 1 HD on October 12 from 6:15 a.m. onwards.