The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will begin services at 3:30 am on Sunday, October 18, on four metro lines to help participants reach Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026.
The special arrangement will cover the Red, Yellow, Blue and Violet lines, with trains running at shorter intervals during the early hours. 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.
Delhi Metro Timings For Half Marathon
Trains on the four designated lines will operate at the following intervals:
- 3:30 am to 4:15 am: Every 15 minutes
- 4:15 am to 6 am: Every 20 minutes
- From 6 am onwards: Regular Sunday timetable
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The early services will run on these routes:
- 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 and Vaishali
- Violet Line: Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh
Metro services on all other lines will follow the regular Sunday timetable.
Which Metro Station Is Nearest To JLN Stadium?
JLN Stadium Metro Station on the Violet Line is a convenient option for participants travelling to the venue. Jangpura, also on the Violet Line, is another option, while Jor Bagh on the Yellow Line is among the stations where volunteers will be deployed to guide runners.
Organisers will also station volunteers at Janpath Metro Station to help participants navigate their journeys.
How Can Runners Travel Free On Delhi Metro?
Registered participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 will receive complimentary metro travel for their onward and return journeys on race day.
Runners must collect their special QR-coded wristbands from the event expo and use them to access the metro. Participants should keep the wristbands ready while entering and exiting stations to make their journeys smoother.