Delhi Half Marathon 2026 Route Changed Amid Protests, Open 10K To Start From JLN Stadium On October 18
New Delhi, Oct 14: The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon organisers on Wednesday announced there will be "minor refinements" to the route for Sunday's race and the Open 10K event will start from the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium instead of Sansad Marg, which has witnessed massive protests against the Election Commission in the past few days. Procam International, the race organisers, said the decision was…
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon organisers stated that there will be minor adjustments to the race route for the upcoming Sunday event. The Open 10K event will now begin at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, replacing the previous starting point at Sansad Marg. This decision was made to prioritize the safety and experience of the runners, as Sansad Marg has been the site of recent protests against the Election Commission.
Procam International, responsible for the race, emphasized that every decision centered around the well-being of the runners and the community. As race day approaches, preparations are being coordinated closely with relevant authorities, with a focus on ensuring a safe and seamless experience for all participants. The Open 10K race will commence at 7:35 AM from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with the Half Marathon route to be adjusted accordingly.
Descriptions of the other race categories and schedules were also provided, including the Champions with Disability & Senior Citizens Run, Corporate Run, and Great Delhi Run.
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