5 Reasons to Run at The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2022

It's that time of the year when you see a growing number of eager runners, both young and old, throng the streets of Delhi in track pants, sweat-soaked t-shirts, and sports shoes. That’s Delhiites preparing for the most-awaited and prestigious Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. The 17th edition of the annual Delhi Half Marathon kick starts on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

For those who haven’t run a marathon yet, the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon will be an excellent start. So, it’s time to stop hitting that snooze button, put on your running shoe and start running! Apart from the exciting prize money of USD 268,000, there are several other reasons and benefits to participating in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. Here are five of them to get you hooked…

1. Running for a Cause
By participating in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, you contribute to #RunForZeroHunger, a mass initiative from Vedanta that ensures no child goes hungry to bed. For every km you run at the #VedantaDHM22 Vedanta has pledged one nutritious meal for a child in need. You will be running with a purpose to make India a better place to live, particularly for the less fortunate. Through the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, runners from across the world will send the world a strong message, that no child should sleep hungry and every child deserves nutritious food.

2. Running to Stay Physically Fit
If the global pandemic has taught us anything, it is the importance of having a strong immune system and a healthy lifestyle. Running long distances will not only help you lose weight, eliminate excess fat and keep you in shape but will also increase your stamina and endurance. It will improve your blood circulation and oxygen flow throughout the body and strengthen your heart. Running will also keep your cholesterol, and blood pressure under control.

3. Running for Better Mental Health
The hours and days you will invest in training before finally running for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon will develop in you a healthy lifestyle and a sense of achievement. You will have disciplined your mind and body to routinely rise early and run long distances. For some running acts as a form of meditation, it is an excellent time to have for yourself, to be separated from the daily hustle of life, a time for deep introspection, and to calm your mind and emotions.

4. Running to Inspire
Whatever your motive for running the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, your decision to run is sure to be an inspiration for someone. There are several silent observers around, many of whom might decide to run only after witnessing your determination, dedication and transformation. Most importantly, when you cross that finish line, you sure won’t be alone in celebrating this achievement. You will have inspired lot many to follow in your footsteps.

5. Running to Improve Your Social Life
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon will not only see runners from different parts of India but all across the world. It is a great platform for social interaction, making friends and associates cutting across races, genders, communities and nationalities. You will likely meet these people every year, and perhaps in every marathon. It is a brilliant opportunity to learn, and share ideas and goals with each other, which will only help you become a better runner and a better human being.

What’s more? You will compete against many of the world’s best, elite athletes and amateur runners. So, let’s not waste any more time. Meet you at the race!

Note: The registration processes have already begun for the physical and virtual race categories, and are open till October 4, 2022, or till all the spots are filled at this link: vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in