Delhi marathon receives record of 18,500 enthusiasts entries

New Delhi: The 5th edition of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon will see a record of 18,500 running enthusiasts lining up for glory, with Sachin Tendulkar flagging off one of the country’s most prestigious marathons on February 23.

The marathon, organized by NEB Sports, will see runners from all walks of life coming out in large numbers to be a part of the event which will flag-off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and traverse through the iconic streets of Delhi.

Recognized as the National Marathon Championship by Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the event will see runners compete in four different categories: Full Marathon (42.2k), Half Marathon (21.1k), Timed 10 K and 5K Swachh Bharat Run. The Full Marathon will start at 4:00 am, followed by the Half Marathon at 6.15 am, and the Timed 10k and 5k run at 7:30 am and 8:30 am respectively. IANS

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