Registrations are now open for Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

2024-11-23 08:59:13 Sports

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New Delhi, July 24, 2024: Back to grace the streets of the Capital City, the 19th Edition of the World's most prestigious Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024 is ready to exemplify the vibrant spirit of Delhi and its citizens. Participants from around the globe will unite, championing the transformative power this event has on each one of us. Inspiring us to go beyond convention, beyond what’s expected, beyond what’s possible, each and every participant will bring forth and add a unique colour to all the celebrations on Sunday, October 20. The announcement was marked by a launch ceremony held in New Delhi yesterday where Ancy Sojan Edappilly, Asian Games 2022 Long Jump Silver Medallist showed her support for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.

Registrations for the physical and virtual races of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon have commenced at https://vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in/. The World Athletics Gold Label Race, with USD 260,000 in prize money, will feature some of the fastest athletes competing alongside amateurs from across the globe.

Vedanta has championed the cause of #RunForZeroHunger in the last two years of its association. For every kilometre run, it pledged to provide a meal to a child in need of better nourishment through its social impact initiatives under the Anil Agarwal Foundation.

Continuing the association this year, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson Hindustan Zinc Ltd and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd, who also leads social impact initiatives under AAF said, “It is that time of the year when the entire nation comes together to run for a cause, #RunforZeroHunger, at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. For every kilometre run, we will contribute one meal and this year our aim is 5 million meals. Let's come together and run to create a brighter, hunger-free future for India."

As Vedanta continues to support #RunForZeroHunger, in this edition it has committed to go beyond children and also feed animals in need. Vedanta strongly believes that all beings deserve a better future and with this extension through 'Meals For All', it will bring the collective strength of people towards a nourished India.

“We are thrilled to announce registrations for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, an event that continues to push the boundaries of athletic excellence and community engagement. This nineteen-year legacy has carved a way for inclusivity, philanthropy, and sustainable practices. United by a common purpose, and with the support of all stakeholders, we intend to scale new heights this year”, said Vivek Singh, Joint MD, Procam International.

Unique Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Finisher Medal

This Finisher Medal honours and celebrates every participant's hard work and zeal for running. The Finisher’s medal is made from the highest-grade Zinc that comes from Zawar Mines of Udaipur — the world’s largest and oldest mines in the heritage state of Rajasthan. The Zinc is produced by India’s leading Zinc producer - Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company.

Registration & Race Day Details

Registrations for all physical race categories—Half Marathon, Open 10K, Great Delhi Run (4.5 km), Senior Citizens’ Run (2.5 km), and Champions with Disability Run (2.5 km)—will start on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at 7:00 am Registration will stay open until 11:59 pm on Friday, September 20, 2024, or until all spots are filled, whichever comes first.

To encourage more women to join, a limited number of spots are reserved for those who can't provide a timing certificate or don't meet the timing requirements listed on the event website.

The Half Marathon and the Police Cup will start at 5:00 am, followed by the Elite Men & Women Race at 7:00 am. The Champions with Disability & Senior Citizen Run at 7:05 am and the Great Delhi Run at 9:00 am. All the above race categories will start and end at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

The Open 10K will begin at 7:50 am from Sansad Marg and end at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Virtual Run: People from around the globe can join the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon and participate virtually through the exclusive Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon app. The virtual race options include a Half Marathon, an Open 10K, and the Great Delhi Run (5 km). The registrations will remain open until 11:59 pm on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is grateful for the unstinted support from the Government of NCT of Delhi, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports GOI, the Ministry of External Affairs GOI, the Ministry of Home Affairs GOI, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Indian Athletics Delhi Police, New Delhi Municipal Corporation, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, The Indian Army, Raj Bhavan Delhi, World Athletics (WA), Association of International Marathons & Distance Races (AIMS) and Global Sports Communication (GSC).

About Vedanta Limited

Vedanta Limited (“Vedanta”), a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading natural resources companies spanning across India, South Africa, Namibia, Liberia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Taiwan and Japan with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, Nickel, Aluminium, Power & Glass Substrate and foraying into electronics and display glass manufacturing. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and the environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector, is committed to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner and aims to spend $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate this transition. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on various social impact programs and its flagship project, Nand Ghar is setting up model Anganwadis across India. Vedanta Ltd. ranked 3rd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 and has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. The company has also been certified as a Great Place to Work 2023. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.

About Anil Agarwal Foundation:

Anil Agarwal Foundation is the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s community and social initiatives. The focus areas of the Foundation are Healthcare, Women and Child development, Animal Welfare Projects, and Sports Initiatives. Anil Agarwal Foundation aims to empower communities, transform lives, and facilitate nation building through sustainable and inclusive growth. The Foundation has pledged Rs 5000 crore across five years on various social impact programs.