{"id":356883,"date":"2025-07-28T18:25:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/?p=356883"},"modified":"2025-07-28T18:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:55:01","slug":"nmdc-hyderabad-marathon-and-indias-second-largest-marathon-to-be-held-on-august-23rd-and-24th-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/nmdc-hyderabad-marathon-and-indias-second-largest-marathon-to-be-held-on-august-23rd-and-24th-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NMDC Hyderabad Marathon and India\u2019s second largest marathon, to be held on August 23rd and 24th, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_356884\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-356884\" style=\"width: 704px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-356884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nikita-zareen-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nikita-zareen-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nikita-zareen-700x443.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nikita-zareen-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nikita-zareen-664x420.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nikita-zareen-696x440.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/nikita-zareen.jpg 879w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-356884\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RAJESH VETCH, SRINIVAS GUTTI, NIKHAT ZAREENA AND SANJEEV SAHI SEEN LIGHTING THE LAMP BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE LAUNCH PROGRAM &#8211; NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Nikhat Zareen, Olympian, Two-time World Boxing Champion and Sanjeev Sahi, ED-NMDC; Srinivas Gutti, Regional Head, SP &amp; Telangana, IDFC FIRST Bank; Shri Rajesh Vetcha, Race Director, joined in launching the official T-Shirt and Medal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A record 28,000 registrations received. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Raised INR 1.29 crore towards charity and efforts are on to reach the INR 3 crore goal, on boarded 29 NGOs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The aim is to make Hyderabad India\u2019s best city for an active lifestyle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Hyderabad, 28th July 2025:<\/strong> The Hyderabad Runners Society, in association with NMDC Ltd., IDFC FIRST Bank, and the Government of Telangana, announced the 14th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025, powered by IDFC FIRST Bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Recognised as India\u2019s second-largest city marathon and a prestigious World Athletics Label Race, the event will witness a record 28,000+ runners, including participants from across India and abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The official T-shirt and medal were launched at a function held at Hyatt Place, Banjara Hills, on Monday. Mr. Sanjeev Sahi, Executive Director, Production &amp; Coordination, NMDC Ltd; Shri Srinivas Gutti, Regional Head, SP &amp; Telangana, IDFC FIRST Bank; Ms. Nikhat Zareen, Olympian, Two-time World Boxing Champion and Shri Rajesh Vetcha, Race Director, NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025 graced the function and launched The Official T-Shirt and Medal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Speaking on the occasion,<strong> Mr. Sanjeev Sahi said, \u201cthe NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is more than a race\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of community, fitness, and shared purpose.<\/strong> We\u2019re proud to support this movement for the fourth year, not just as sponsors, but as partners in nation-building. At NMDC, our mission goes beyond mining\u2014we\u2019re committed to strengthening communities through health, education, and sport. As Hyderabad ties its laces once again, we stand with every runner, inspired and ready for the long run.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Nikhat Zareen<\/strong> said that the Marathon was getting better in terms of participation each passing year. The marathon inspires people to lead an active lifestyle. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">She shared that she was getting prepared for the World Boxing Championships for Elite men and women to be held in Liverpool, England, in September, and she was confident of winning a medal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Rajesh Vetcha<\/strong> said the event was not about running but making a positive impact on society. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Speaking further, <strong>Mr. Rajesh Vetcha, Race Director \u2013 NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, said:<\/strong> \u201cThe 14th edition is not just bigger in numbers, but deeper in impact. With over 28,000 participants, international elites, and powerful charity collaborations, we are taking the Hyderabad Marathon to global standards. This event is about running with purpose\u2014for the environment, for society, and for the soul of this city. We are happy to announce the new sponsors for this year, Apollo Hospitals as our new medical partner, Asics as the Sports Goods Partner and Tata Copper as the Hydration Partner. We thank the Telangana Government, Hyderabad and the Cyberabad Police, Hyderabad University, and our partners and various government agencies for making this event stronger every year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Arun Kumar Kaliappan, President of Hyderabad Runners Society,<\/strong> said that the registrations were the Marathon had to be closed well before so that participants get sufficient time to practice and prepare for the final race to be held on August 24. He appealed to the people in the tri-cities to encourage runners. Nearly 40% of runners come from outside Telangana. He shared the various initiatives of the Hyderabad Runners Society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The marathon will be held on August 23rd and 24th. On August 23rd (Saturday) \u2013 the 5K Fun Run will be flagged off at 7 AM, HITEX Grounds. On August 24th (Sunday), Full Marathon (4:30 AM), Half Marathon (5:30 AM) will be flagged off at People\u2019s Plaza, Necklace Road and the 10K Run at 7:00 AM from HITEX, Madhapur, with the culmination of all events at Gachibowli Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">This year\u2019s marathon features elite international athletes, a total prize purse of \u20b945 lakh, and a scenic route that passes iconic city landmarks including Hussain Sagar, Jubilee Hills, Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge, and Bio-Diversity Park, making it not just a race, but a celebration of Hyderabad\u2019s spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">New Green Initiatives:<\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In a first-of-its-kind initiative, T-shirts were made optional under the \u201cOpt-Out, Help-Out\u201d initiative giving participants a choice to reduce environmental impact and registration costs. This step, along with a series of measures including collaborations with ragpickers and waste management teams, signals the event\u2019s goal to become carbon-neutral shortly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Charity at the Heart of the Marathon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Charity is a key pillar of marathons globally\u2014and Hyderabad is no exception.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">So far, the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon has raised \u20b91.29 crore for charity and hopes to better it by September 15. With 29 NGO partners across sectors such as education, health, women\u2019s empowerment, and sustainability, the event has empowered over 1,500 runners to run for a cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As of date, Arcesium leads as the top corporate donor, alongside major contributions from HBL Engineering and the Human Development Trust. NGO video stories, social media engagement, and community outreach have helped strengthen bonds between runners and the causes they support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A City Marathon that Belongs to Every Citizen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is also on a mission to make Hyderabad the most active and inclusive city in India. Marathons, worldwide, are not just about running\u2014they are about city pride, health consciousness, and civic unity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">From involving local schools and colleges, to engaging residential communities and volunteers, the event aims to make the city own the marathon, including bringing in festive spirit and making it the city\u2019s most participated event. With growing citizen participation and city-wide celebrations, Hyderabad is emerging as a true active lifestyle capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Event Summary:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Expo: August 22\u201323 at HITEX<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">5K Fun Run: August 23, 7 AM at HITEX Grounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Full &amp; Half Marathon: August 24, 4:30 &amp; 5:30 AM from Necklace Road<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">10K Run: August 24, 7 AM from HITEX<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Finish Point: All races conclude at Gachibowli Stadium<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nikhat Zareen, Olympian, Two-time World Boxing Champion and Sanjeev Sahi, ED-NMDC; Srinivas Gutti, Regional Head, SP &amp; Telangana, IDFC FIRST Bank; Shri Rajesh Vetcha, Race Director, joined in launching the official T-Shirt and Medal. A record 28,000 registrations received. 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