Sekhon IAF Marathon Delhi 2026
Event On - 04th Oct 2026
Description
The Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 brings runners together in New Delhi for the second edition of a marathon dedicated to the legacy of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC, the only recipient of the Param Vir Chakra from the Indian Air Force.
Run with courage. Run with pride.
Event Overview
Event: Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026
Edition: 2nd Edition
Organized By: Indian Air Force
In Association with: Air Force Sports Control Board and Fit India
Location: New Delhi
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
Event Format: Competitive running event
Total Price Purse: 25lakh+
Choose your Challange
Half Marathon 21.1K
Distance :21.1KM
Format: RFID chip timed competitive race
Flag-off: 5:30 AM
Cut-off: 3.5hours from official flag off
Minimum Age: 18 yr
Entry fee:1899
Course: AIMS-certified
10K Timed Run
Distance :10KM
Format: RFID chip timed competitive race
Flag-off: 6:15 AM
Cut-off: 2 hours from official flag off
Minimum Age: 16 yr
Entry fee:1399
Course: AIMS-certified
5K Fitness Run
Distance : 5 KM
Format: Timed fitness run
Flag-off: 6:45 AM
Cut-off: 1.5 hr
minimum age:12 yr
Course :AIMS-certified
Race Day Schedule
4:30 AM-Stadium gates open and participant assembly
5:00 AM-Pre race Warmup & brief
5:30 AM : 21.1K flagoff
5:45 AM :10 K Warm Up
6:15 AM:10 K flag off
6:20 AM: 5 K Warm Up
6:45 AM: 5K flagoff
8:30 AM: Akash ganga skydiving show
9:30 AM: Award ceremony
What Participants receive
IAF commemorative dry-fit running T-shirt
Electronic timing BIB with RFID chip
Exclusive tribute finisher medal
Partner goodie bag
IAF memorabilia and partner benefits
Electronic race timing
Hydration support
Post-race refreshments
Race Day Facilities
Hydration points
Medical support
Medical vans
Baggage counter
Route marshals
Electronic timing
Runner support
Post-race refreshments
Prize Money
21.1K – Half Marathon
Open Men & Women
Winner: ₹1,00,000
1st Runner-up: ₹75,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹60,000
Defence Men & Women
Winner: ₹1,00,000
1st Runner-up: ₹75,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹60,000
10K – Speed Challenge
Open Men & Women
Winner: ₹60,000
1st Runner-up: ₹40,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹30,000
Defence Men & Women
Winner: ₹60,000
1st Runner-up: ₹40,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹30,000
5K – Fitness Run
Open Men & Women
Winner: ₹25,000
1st Runner-up: ₹15,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹10,000
Defence Men & Women
Winner: ₹25,000
1st Runner-up: ₹15,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹10,000
Important Rules
Registrations are non-transferable.
Registrations are non-refundable.
Participants must use their assigned BIB.
Running with another participant's BIB can result in immediate disqualification.
Defence-category participants must produce their original valid Defence ID for verification.
Participants must follow instructions from race officials and volunteers.
Race categories are subject to the applicable age requirements.
Participants should be physically prepared for their selected distance.
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