26,500 runners, 184 tribal youth and a new Inclusive Run mark NMDC Hyderabad Marathon’s 15th edition
The 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon saw over 26,500 participants, featuring a new 'Inclusive Run' for differently-abled athletes and the participation of tribal youth from Chhattisgarh. The event successfully raised over ₹2 crore for various charitable organizations.
Why it matters
The marathon demonstrates the growing trend of using large-scale sporting events to promote social inclusion and support charitable causes.
The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon concluded on Sunday, seeing over 26,500 runners across various categories, including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Inclusive Run.
The main events which included the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K were held on Sunday, while the 5K and Inclusive Run were conducted on Saturday. About 11,000 runners participated in the full and half marathons and elite categories, while nearly 9,000 took part in the 10K. The 5K and Inclusive Run together drew around 6,500 participants.
The elite races saw strong performances from runners from Ethiopia, Kenya and India. In the women’s elite full marathon, Ethiopia’s Emane Seifu emerged winner. Nirmaben Thakor was the leading woman from India.
A participant of the 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 in Hyderabad on Sunday. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G.
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