- RegistrationsforIndia’sMostBeautifulMarathontoopenfrom1stJune2026
- AIMS-certifiedracetowelcomenationalandglobalrunnersacross21.097km,10kmand 5 km categories
- Previouseditionwitnessed7,000runnersfrom27Indianstatesandseveralcountries
- ParticipantstoreceiveanexclusiveZincFinisherMedalinspiredbyHindustanZinc’s mines
Udaipur: After drawing 7,000 runners from 27 Indian states and several countriesinitspreviousedition,theVedantaZincCityHalfMarathonissettoreturntoUdaipur on 6th September 2026 for its 3rd edition. Organised by Hindustan Zinc Limited in association with Any Body Can Run, the AIMS-certified marathon will once again welcome runners from across India and beyond to experience the run of there lifetime.
Known as India’s Most Beautiful Marathon, the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon takes runnersthroughUdaipur’sscenicFatehSagarlakesideroute,heritagelanesandthemajestic Aravalli backdrop, creating a visually stunning and culturally rich running experience. The marathon has steadily grown into one of the country’s most distinctive community-driven sporting platforms, bringing together runners, fitness enthusiasts, first-time participants, corporate teams, women runners, senior citizens, differently abled participants and global running communities.
Rooted in the spirit of “One Run, One Community,” the marathon celebrates endurance, inclusivity, resilience and togetherness. The second edition witnessed a 40% rise in participation, reflecting the growing popularity of the event among state, national and internationalrunners.Thisyear’seditionwillfeaturethreeracecategories,the21kmHalf Marathon,10km CoolRun and5km DreamRun, welcoming participantsacrossagegroups and fitness levels.
Over the last two years, the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon has evolved beyond a sporting eventintoacelebrationofcommunity-ledfitness,civicprideandpurpose-drivenparticipation. ThemarathonhasplayedanimportantroleinstrengtheningUdaipur’sidentityasadestination forrunning,wellnessandsportstourism,whileencouragingcitizensandvisitorstoexperience the city’s unique blend of culture, nature and heritage.
The growingimpact ofthe Vedanta ZincCity HalfMarathon goesbeyondthefinish line.With 7,000 participants in its previous edition, the event has increasingly contributed to Zinc City- Udaipur’s sports tourism and community engagement landscape, bringing together runners,
families, local businesses, hospitality partners, travel stakeholders and fitness communities. The marathon will also continue its larger social commitment through its run-for-cause initiative, encouraging collective action towards meaningful community impact.
Registrations for the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon 2026 will officially open from 1st June 2026throughtheUdaipurMarathonandHindustanZincsocialmediapagesandwebsitesand willremainopenuntilslotsarefilled.Avirtualrunoptionwillalsoallowparticipantstojoinfrom anywhere in the world.Adding to the experience, participants will receive an exclusive Zinc FinisherMedalinspiredbyHindustanZinc’smines,symbolisingthespiritofZincCity.Runners from across India and internationally are expected to join what has become one of the country’s most anticipated community sporting events.
ThroughinitiativessuchastheVedantaZincCityHalfMarathon,HindustanZinccontinuesto strengthen its commitment towards community development, grassroots sporting excellence and active lifestyles.Thecompanyhas consistently investedinbuilding sportingecosystems through initiatives including the Zinc Football Academy, grassroots football development programmes and community-led sporting platforms that encourage youth development, inclusion and community participation.
