September 16, 2026 - Delhi CM Office

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, unveiled the Finisher’s Medal crafted from Hindustan Zinc’s historic Zawar Mines—following record-breaking demand that saw Half Marathon entries close in just 100 hours!

The launch also highlighted the event’s massive community and financial impact. The newly unveiled Socio-Economic & Health Impact Report revealed a total economic contribution of ₹429 Cr+ in 2025, uniting runners across 33 States/UTs and 22 countries.

On the philanthropic front, the movement continues to break records:

- ₹7 Cr+ raised already in 2026 (surpassing ₹4.2 Cr last year)

- ₹88.63 Cr+ total raised over 20 years in partnership with 280+ NGOs

- Beyond the race, each kilometer run supports the hashtag#RunForZeroHunger initiative, driving real impact for children and animals in need.

Just over a month to go until race day. Get ready to hit the streets on Sunday, October 18, 2026!

Caption Credits - delhihalfmarathon (official IG handle)