IDFC FIRST BANK is Associate Sponsor; United Way Delhi is
Philanthropy Partner & Metro Group of Hospitals is Medical Partner
New Delhi, 1st September 2022: 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 17 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, 16thOctober 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
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non Executive Director of Vedanta Ltd, said, “It’s a matter of
great pride for us to be a partner for Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. We strongly believe
that India’s rise will be fueled by our strong and healthy countrymen. The prestigious half
marathon celebrates the spirit of communities coming together for catalyzing social
impact. As part of our commitment to creating a malnutrition-free India, our Nand Ghars
are working towards impacting the lives of 7 crore children and 2 crore women across the
country. To further this mission, we are calling each one to #RunForZeroHunger –
Together we can make it happen.
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 technology-led IDFC FIRST Bank will cement its involvement in India’s fastest-
growing mass-participation sport, after signing on as an exclusive Associate Sponsor,
across Procam’s four distance running properties
Naarayan TV, Chief Marketing Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank, said, “We are delighted
to be the exclusive Associate Sponsor of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, an event
which celebrates the remarkable city of Delhi and its confluence of people from
different walks of life. As a Bank, we work to support communities through our social
responsibility programs, just as we enable healthy financial lives for millions of our
customers. While this year’s marathon will mark a come-back for seasoned runners,
for many, it will be their first run. We look forward to an event that radiates energy,
inspires a spirit of camaraderie and encourages people’s #Journeytothestart.”
Philanthropy is an integral pillar of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon and has been a silver
lining for the social sector. Today, the event is one of India’s largest sporting philanthropy
platforms, impacting lives for the better
Strengthening this legacy will be United Way Delhi (UWD), which, since 2008, has been
working actively to advance the common good for the local community through
innovative social impact interventions and partnerships
Rina Kaushal, Chairperson, United Way Delhi, said, “United Way Delhi is delighted to
join hands as the Official Philanthropy Partner for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2022.
This partnership shall go a long way in advancing the common good through social
impact projects in the country via the vast network of NGOs, individual fundraisers and
corporates. In the post-pandemic scenario, there is a collective realisation to have
renewed compassion toward the community. Fundraising through Vedanta Delhi Half
Marathon is one big innovative step in this direction. While it shall help mobilise
resources on the one hand for the partner NGOs and their respective causes, it will also
help build a strong network of volunteers and supporters that believe in contributing to
society.”
Metro Group of Hospitals, pioneers in affordable quality healthcare, has come on
board as Medical Partner
Dr. Sameer Gupta, Director & Co-Promoter-Metro Group of Hospitals, said, “Metro
Group of Hospitals has been providing the best-in-class medical services for last 25
years, having pioneered over 20 heart procedures in India & is known for practicing
cutting-edge medicine. We are proud as well as excited to be part of the most celebrated
& internationally acclaimed Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.We at Metro Group of
Hospitals always strive to give the best of the care and treatment. Our team of doctors,
nurses and paramedical staff will work to provide the best care for the participants of the
half marathon.
“The pride of Delhi is back, bigger and better, as the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. It is
our privilege to welcome Vedanta as the title sponsor, a global brand that has been at the
forefront of social initiatives and paved the way for the development of our nation.
Together we will continue to strengthen the legacy of this event as a harbinger of
change,” Anil & Vivek Singh of Procam International said
They further added: “The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is a strong statement of a
successful public-private partnership. We are truly blessed to have the support of the
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India, Government of Delhi, civic authorities,
World Athletics, Athletics Federation of India, and AIMS who have ensured the
comeback of this event in all its glory. We thank our long-standing partners and new
sponsors IDFC FIRST Bank, United Way Delhi and Metro Group of Hospitals for their
faith and belief in our vision. And most importantly our runners who have been our
biggest cheerleaders. We look forward to one and all joining us as we embrace and
celebrate the different hues that make this event and our capital city unique –
#RangDeDilli.
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, 11 thOctober 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
