Record 28,300 Runners Participate in NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025
Hyderabad, August 25, 2025: The 14th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025, powered by IDFC FIRST Bank, witnessed a historic turnout with 28,300 runners, marking it as one of India’s largest and most celebrated community sporting events.
The marathon, held on Sunday, featured three race categories—Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K—all concluding at Gachibowli, officially kicking off India’s marathon season.
Dignitaries & Flag-off
The event saw enthusiastic participation with flag-offs led by Avinash Mohanty, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, and D Joel Davis, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Hyderabad City, for the 10K and Full Marathon respectively.
Corporate & Community Participation
- Dr. Reddy’s registered 701 runners, the highest by any single corporate.
- Aptar was recognised for an impressive 46% women’s participation.
- Arcesium, donating ₹30 lakh, was awarded Top Corporate Charity Donor.
Elite Athlete Competition
The marathon attracted 56 elite international athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, and India, cementing its place as India’s second-largest World Athletics Basic Label certified marathon.
A new course record was set in the Men’s Elite category, with winners receiving both international and Indian prize money:
- Full Marathon (Elite) – $6,000 / $3,000 / $2,000 (International) & ₹3 lakh / ₹2.5 lakh / ₹2 lakh (Indian).
- Half Marathon (Top 3) – ₹50,000 / ₹40,000 / ₹30,000.
- 10K Race (Top 3) – ₹25,000 / ₹20,000 / ₹15,000.
- Bonus – ₹1.5 lakh for breaking the course record.
- Total Prize Pool – ₹48.55 lakh.
Charity Impact
The event raised ₹1.4 crore for 29 charity partners and NGOs, with a fundraising target of ₹3 crore by September 15, 2025.
A Celebration of Sports & Purpose
With record participation, elite competition, and significant charity contributions, the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025 has once again proven to be more than just a race—emerging as a model for purpose-driven sports events in India.