Record 28,300 runners participate in NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025

The 14th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025 drew 28,300 runners, featured elite international athletes, broke a course record, and raised Rs 1.4 crore for charity, marking a record turnout for India’s marathon season

Hyderabad: The 14th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025, powered by IDFC FIRST Bank, witnessed an unprecedented turnout with a record-breaking 28,300 runners, making it one of India’s largest and most celebrated community sporting events.

The marathon, held on Sunday, featured three categories—Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K—which concluded at Gachibowli, marking the official kickoff of India’s marathon season.

Flag-offs took place at two different locations, with dignitaries including Avinash Mohanty, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, and  D Joel Davis, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Hyderabad City, leading the ceremonies for the 10K and Full Marathons, respectively.

Notable corporate participation included Dr. Reddy’s with 701 registrations, the highest by any single corporate house, and they were recognised accordingly. Aptar was recognised for 46% women’s participation. Arcesium, which donated Rs 30 lakh, was recognised as the Top Corporate Charity Donor.

The event saw participation from 56 elite international athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, and India. The marathon is the second-largest in India to hold a World Athletics Basic Label certification.

The total prize money was Rs 48.55 lakh across male and female categories for all three races. The Elite Marathon winners in both men’s and women’s categories were awarded: \$6,000, \$3,000, and \$2,000 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places respectively (international) and Rs 3 lakh, Rs 2.5 lakh, and Rs 2 lakh for Indian winners. A Rs 1.5 lakh bonus was awarded for breaking the course record. The Men’s Elite category witnessed a new course record.

The top three finishers in the Half Marathon received Rs 50,000, Rs 40,000, and Rs 30,000, while 10K winners received Rs 25,000, Rs 20,000, and Rs 15,000.

The marathon raised Rs 1.4 crore for 29 charity partners and NGOs, with a target of Rs 3 crore by September 15, 2025. The event has become a model for purpose-driven sports events in India.