HighLights
  1. Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 proceeds October 18.
  2. Open 10K route changed, starts JLN Stadium.
  3. Delhi Metro offers early services for marathon runners.

The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon will take place as scheduled on October 18, despite ongoing protests in the national capital. Organisers confirmed that the event's date remains unchanged, with route changes and operational adjustments made to ensure the safety and convenience of runners.

Key Route Changes

The Open 10K event will now start at Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium at 7:35 AM instead of Sansad Marg. The 10K route has been modified to align with the new starting point.

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In an update on X (formerly Twitter), organisers stated that final adjustments are being made to the half marathon route in coordination with relevant authorities. The changes prioritise runner safety, race-day management, and community convenience.

The organisers also confirmed that race-day logistics would be revised in line with the route changes. Detailed instructions and updates will be shared with participants through the event's official communication channels.

Delhi Metro Announces Early Operations On Race Day

To assist runners travelling to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will start train services at 3:30 AM on Sunday across four major lines.

Trains on the four designated lines will operate at the following intervals:

  • 3:30 AM to 4:15 AM: Trains running every 15 minutes
  • 4:15 AM to 6:00 AM: Trains running every 20 minutes
  • 6:00 AM Onwards: Regular Sunday schedule resumes

The early metro services will run on the following routes:

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  • Red Line: Rithala to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)
  • Yellow Line: Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurugram
  • Blue Line: Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City / Vaishali
  • Violet Line: Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)

Note: All other metro corridors will operate according to their regular Sunday schedules.

Advisory For Participants

Runners are advised to check updated instructions before travelling to JLN Stadium. Participants are encouraged to use the early metro services to arrive at the venue ahead of scheduled times.

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Participants will also be able to travel free of charge to and from the event venue using the QR-coded wristbands issued by the organisers.

(With Inputs From Agencies)


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