According to the advisory, traffic movement on several stretches in South Delhi will be regulated or diverted from 4 am to 9 am on Sunday to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
Twice a fourth-place finisher at the World Half Marathon Championships in 2018 and 2023, Jemal Mekonen is also the 2018 African 10,000m champion and the reigning Seoul Marathon 2024 winner.
This event will offer three race categories: the 21.1 km Half Marathon, 10 km Run, and 5 km Run, catering to runners of all levels and backgrounds.
The event was organised in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES).
Organised by Procam International, the Delhi Half Marathon carries a prize money of USD 260,000, and is expected to feature some of the fastest athletes competing alongside amateurs from across the globe.
Through the initiative #RunForZeroHunger, the event successfully raised 5 million meals for children in need.
Some of the World's leading long-distance runners will be seen in action in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon scheduled to be held in the national capital on set to be held on Sunday, 15 October .
The event was conducted with the support from various NGOs and organisations such as The Statesman, Arun Vastra Bhandar, Greenfarm Care Products, Beverly Hills Polo Club, and Wave City.
The Delhi Half Marathon is a cause-neutral platform and has always encouraged and supported citizens with diverse abilities and NGOs to fundraise for causes close to their hearts.
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