Hyderabad Runners announces 12th Edition of NMDC Hyderabad Marathon '23
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Runners announced the 12th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2023, and also launched the race T-shirt, here on Monday.
The T-shirts were launched by Chairman-cum-Managing Director (Addl-Charge) & Director Finance NMDC, Amitava Mukherjee; Chief Marketing Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd, Naarayan TV; World Boxing Champion Nikhat Zareen and Race Director, NMDC Hyderabad Marathon Prashant Morparia.
Addressing on the occasion Amitava Mukherjee said "The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is an iconic tribute to the Fit India Movement." Beyond campaigning for health and fitness, the Hyderabad Marathon, Powered by IDFC FIRST Bank, brings with it a positive spirit and a sense of belonging to this incredible city, he added.
Naarayan TV, Chief Marketing Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd said Hyderabad Runners Society through a series of Marathons organized in the last so many years is leading the revolution of fitness in this part of the geography.
Nikhat Zareen said, "I am happy to see this event growing in popularity. Me being from Hyderabad, it could not have been a better association than NMDC Hyderabad Marathon which is not only one of India's leading marathons but the largest community event bringing across all sections of the society for the cause of active lifestyle.”
Welcoming the gathering, Mr Prashant Morparia, Race Director of the Marathon disclosed that it was getting bigger and bigger with each passing year. The 12th edition which is stated to be held on August 26 and 27 is expected to have a record 20,000 participants or even more from across India and overseas.
The Marathon organised by Hyderabad Runners Society and NMDC Ltd together with the Govt. of Telangana announced the launch of their flagship event - NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2023, powered by IDFC FIRST Bank will feature the most popular, fun and family 5K run, 10lK, Half Marathon (21.1K) and Full Marathon(42.2K).
The 5K run will be held on Saturday the August 26 at Hitex. This is popular amongst beginner runners. On one hand, it is a fun run, but on the other hand, it supports orphanages and NGOs
The Sunday Marathon, Half Marathon and the 10K will be held on August 27. The Marathon starts from People’s Plaza at 5 am, and the Half Marathon at 6 am. The 10K will start from Hitex at 7 am.
The running route or course is certified by the IAAF(International Amateur Athletic Federation) and also recognized by the Athletic Federation of India and the Telangana Athletics Association.
