Hyderabad Runners announces NMDC Hyderabad Marathon
The Hyderabad Marathon will be sponsored by NMDC Ltd. for the next three years. The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2022, supported by IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd, will take place on the 27th and 28th of August 2022, with approximately 15,000 runners from throughout the city, country, and beyond taking part.
The Hyderabad Runners Society and NMDC Ltd, in collaboration with IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd. and the Government of Telangana, have announced the start of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2022 Edition. The government has been sponsoring the yearly municipal giant athletic event, which includes over 3500 city volunteers and goes through the city’s centre. This event, which is regarded as one of the best and most difficult city marathons in India, also marks the start of the Marathon Season in India. The Hyderabad Runners Society, which just marked fifteen years of encouraging active lifestyles and running as the preferred form of fitness exercise, organises it.
The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is one of India’s most popular and highly regarded marathons. The 2022 edition will feature over 15,000 runners, health and fitness enthusiasts, over 3500 volunteers, 250 medical personnel, city officials, and a large deployment of police, as the city comes together to energise this sporting extravaganza with a curtain-raiser – 5K Fun Run on Saturday, August 27th, 2022, and the 10K, Half Marathon (21.095 km), and Full Marathon (42.195 km) will take place on Marathon Sunday: August 28th 2022.
Mr. Prashant Morparia, Race Director – NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, stated on the occasion, “We are immensely thrilled to bring NMDC Ltd on board the 11th edition of the Hyderabad Marathon, which will be the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon sponsored by IDFC FIRST Bank.” The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, which boasts an IAAF/AIIMS-approved course, will seek to provide its participants with a world-class experience. Together with NMDC, we aspire to see a Fit, Active, and Healthy nation. We appreciate the Telangana government, our sponsors, and our partners for their continued patronage and support for Hyderabad’s greatest annual athletic event. We are excited to be a part of this wonderful community event and to receive support and encouragement from all corners of the city.”
Nikhat Zareen, an Indian amateur boxer who won a gold medal at the 2022 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, is the event’s face. “I am delighted to be connected with the 11th Edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, which is supported by Hyderabad Runners,” she stated through video. I am grateful that Hyderabad Runners has been actively committed in encouraging people to live active lifestyles and making running the preferred form of physical exercise.” She also encouraged people to register for and participate in the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, the city’s largest community fitness event.
NMDC Ltd. Chairman-cum-Managing Director Shri. Sumit Deb declared during the launch event, “We are thrilled to associate with the Hyderabad Marathon.” “NMDC has been a strong promoter of health and lifestyle improvement, and it fully supports the government’s Fit India initiative.” We also sponsor a variety of sporting activities and are thrilled to work with the Hyderabad Runners, who have hosted this event for the previous 10 years. We are really excited about this partnership, and I invite runners from all around the world to join us in making the 2022 NMDC HM a memorable one.
“As Powered by Sponsors, the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is an opportunity for us to interact with people in this great and lively city of Hyderabad,” said Naarayan TV, Chief Marketing Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank. The relationship also corresponds with our social good ideology. We are delighted to be a part of Hyderabad Runners’ hallmark event, which promotes health, fitness, and sport.”
The event organiser, Hyderabad Runners Society, wants to promote running as the preferred form of fitness exercise and active lives. The 42.195 km Full Marathon and 21.095 km Half Marathon will tour the city’s main landmarks, providing runners with a magnificent view of the Hussain Sagar Lake, the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge, and the IT Corridor, while promoting the healthy living theme among Hyderabad residents.
