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{{Infobox athletics race | {{Infobox athletics race | ||
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| image = | | image = Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024 logo.svg | ||
| caption = The logo for Delhi Half Marathon | | caption = The logo for Delhi Half Marathon | ||
| date = late October or early November | | date = late October or early November | ||
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| est = 2005 | | est = 2005 | ||
| participants = | | participants = | ||
| sponsor = [[ | | sponsor = [[Vedanta]] | ||
| record = '''Men''': | | record = '''Men''': 58:536<br />{{flagicon|ETH}} [[Amedework Walelegn]] (2020)<br />'''Women''': 1:04:46<br />{{flagicon|ETH}} [[Yalemzerf Yehualaw]] (2020) | ||
| homepage = {{URL|https:// | | homepage = {{URL|https://delhihalfmarathon.procam.in/|Delhi Half Marathon}} | ||
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''' | '''Delhi Half Marathon''', currently branded as the '''Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon''' for sponsorship reasons, is an annual [[half marathon]] foot-race held in [[New Delhi]], [[India]]. Established in 2005, it is both an elite runner and mass participation event. It is an [[Association of International Marathons and Distance Races|AIMS]]-certified course and is listed as a Gold Label Road Race<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-label-road-races/calendar/2016|title=IAAF: IAAF Label Road Races Archive of Past Events|website=iaaf.org|access-date=2016-11-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116102619/https://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-label-road-races/calendar/2016|archive-date=16 November 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> by the [[IAAF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aims-association.org/Directory.htm#IND|title=AIMS Race Directory|publisher=[[Association of International Marathons and Distance Races]]|access-date=2009-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100804143712/http://www.aims-association.org/Directory.htm#IND|archive-date=4 August 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> The race has seen the best of the athletes competing since the course is considered one of the fastest half marathon route.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hope to run in India again, says marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge |url=https://www.news9live.com/sports/athletics/after-tryst-with-delhi-six-years-ago-marathon-legend-eliud-kipchoge-says-one-day-hell-run-on-the-soil-of-india-again-160645 |access-date=1 July 2022 |work=NEWS9LIVE |date=23 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The event sees about 40,000 participants<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Delhi Half Marathon 2019: Andamlak Belihu, Tsehay Gemechu Defend Titles With Personal Best Timings |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/sports-news-delhi-half-marathon-2019-andamlak-belihu-tsehay-gemechu-defend-titles-with-personal-best-timings/340806 |magazine=Outlook India |access-date=1 July 2022 |language=en |date=14 February 2022}}</ref> through the race categories of half marathon, the 7 km ''Great Delhi Run'', a 4.3 km run for senior citizens, and a 3.5 km wheelchair race<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/30-000-people-run-the-Airtel-Delhi-Half-Marathon/H1-Article1-471548.aspx|title=30,000 people run the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2009-11-01|access-date=2009-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123215003/http://www.hindustantimes.com/30-000-people-run-the-Airtel-Delhi-Half-Marathon/H1-Article1-471548.aspx|archive-date=2010-11-23}}</ref> | ||
==Course== | ==Course== | ||
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==Sponsor== | ==Sponsor== | ||
The race was sponsored [[Hutchison Essar]] for its first two races, and the company sponsored the event as Vodafone Essar in 2007 following a takeover. Rival communications company [[Bharti Airtel|Airtel]] | The current title sponsor is Vedanta who signed up in 2022 for 5 years till 2027.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Laghate |first=Gaurav |date=2022-09-01 |title=Vedanta comes in as title sponsor for Delhi Half Marathon |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/vedanta-comes-in-as-title-sponsor-for-delhi-half-marathon/articleshow/93933100.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-10-05 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> The race was sponsored [[Hutchison Essar]] for its first two races, and the company sponsored the event as Vodafone Essar in 2007 following a takeover. Rival communications company [[Bharti Airtel|Airtel]] held the sponsor role since 2008 to 2020.<ref name="India">{{cite web|title=Airtel looks at leveraging world's richest Delhi marathon|date=2009-10-29|publisher=[[MSN]]}}</ref> | ||
==Prize== | ==Prize== | ||
The | The half marathon<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beebulletin.com/all-about-adhm-2017/|title=ADHM 2017|website=Bee Bulletin|date=15 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915114109/https://beebulletin.com/all-about-adhm-2017/|archive-date=15 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> is the elite runner race, while the Great Delhi Run attracts the majority of participants overall. The inaugural edition in 2005 had total prize money of [[US$]]310,000.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/22/stories/2005072214002000.htm|title=Delhi marathon hits rough weather|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=2005-07-22|access-date=2009-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080604183056/http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/22/stories/2005072214002000.htm|archive-date=4 June 2008}}</ref> The prize for the winners of the men's and women's race was $25,000 in 2009 and $27,000 in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.iaaf.org/LRR09/news/newsid=54797.html|title=Defending champions return, but Mergia will have Keitany to contend with – Delhi Half Marathon preview|publisher=[[IAAF]]|date=2009-10-30|access-date=2009-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101224923/http://www.iaaf.org/LRR09/news/newsid=54797.html|archive-date=1 November 2009|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BS"/> | ||
==Past winners== | ==Past winners== | ||
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|8th | |8th | ||
|2012<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|title=Race result 2012|access-date=2012-10-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004233931/http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|archive-date=4 October 2012 | |2012<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|title=Race result 2012|access-date=2012-10-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004233931/http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|archive-date=4 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
|{{flagathlete|[[Edwin Kipyego]]|KEN}} | |{{flagathlete|[[Edwin Kipyego]]|KEN}} | ||
|1:00:55 | |1:00:55 | ||
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|9th | |9th | ||
|2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|title=Race result 2013|access-date=2013-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004233931/http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|archive-date=4 October 2012 | |2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|title=Race result 2013|access-date=2013-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004233931/http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|archive-date=4 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
|{{flagathlete|[[Atsedu Tsegay]]|ETH}} | |{{flagathlete|[[Atsedu Tsegay]]|ETH}} | ||
|59:12 | |59:12 | ||
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|10th | |10th | ||
|2014<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|title=Race result 2014|access-date=2013-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004233931/http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|archive-date=4 October 2012 | |2014<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|title=Race result 2014|access-date=2013-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004233931/http://procamrunning.in/adhm/content.php?code=OFFICIAL_RACE_RESULTS#MyAnchor|archive-date=4 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
|{{flagathlete|[[Guye Adola]]|ETH}} | |{{flagathlete|[[Guye Adola]]|ETH}} | ||
|59:06 | |59:06 | ||
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|12th | |12th | ||
|2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://adhm.procamrunning.in/race-results|title=Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) {{!}} Race Results|website=adhm.procamrunning.in|access-date=2017-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118031248/http://adhm.procamrunning.in/race-results|archive-date=18 January 2017 | |2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://adhm.procamrunning.in/race-results|title=Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) {{!}} Race Results|website=adhm.procamrunning.in|access-date=2017-01-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118031248/http://adhm.procamrunning.in/race-results|archive-date=18 January 2017}}</ref> | ||
|{{Flagathlete|[[Eliud Kipchoge]]|KEN}} | |{{Flagathlete|[[Eliud Kipchoge]]|KEN}} | ||
|59:44 | |59:44 | ||
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|{{flagathlete|[[Yalemzerf Yehualaw]]|ETH}} | |{{flagathlete|[[Yalemzerf Yehualaw]]|ETH}} | ||
|bgcolor=#A9F5A9|'''1:04:46''' | |bgcolor=#A9F5A9|'''1:04:46''' | ||
|- | |||
! colspan="6" |''Virtual race due to COVID-19'' | |||
|- | |||
|17th | |||
|2022<ref name="MEN FINISHERS">{{Cite web|title=MEN FINISHERS|url=https://vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in/results/race-results|access-date=2023-10-16}}</ref> | |||
|{{flagathlete|[[Chala Regasa]]|ETH}} | |||
|1:00:30 | |||
|{{flagathlete|[[Irine Cheptai]]|ETH}} | |||
|1:06:42 | |||
|- | |||
|18th | |||
|2023<ref name="MEN FINISHERS"/> | |||
|{{flagathlete|[[Daniel Ebenyo]]|KEN}} | |||
|59:27 | |||
|{{flagathlete|[[Alamz Ayana]]|ETH}} | |||
|1:07:58 | |||
|- | |||
|19th | |||
|2024<ref>{{Cite web |title=VDHM {{!}} Race Results |url=https://vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in/results/race-results |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in}}</ref> | |||
|{{flagathlete|[[Joshua Cheptegei]]|UGA}} | |||
|59:46 | |||
|{{flagathlete|[[Alemaddis Eyayu]]|ETH}} | |||
|1:08:17 | |||
|- | |||
|20th | |||
|2025<ref>{{Cite web |title=VDHM {{!}} Race Results |url=https://vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in/results/race-results |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in}}</ref> | |||
|{{flagathlete|[[Alex Matata]]|KEN}} | |||
|59:50 | |||
|{{flagathlete|[[Lilian Rengeruk]]|KEN}} | |||
|1:07:20 | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Sponsors/partners == | == Sponsors/partners == | ||
* Title sponsor: [[ | * Title sponsor: [[Vedanta]] | ||
* Channel partner: [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]] | * Channel partner: [[Star Sports (Indian TV network)|Star Sports]] | ||
* Driven by: [[ | * Driven by: [[Tata Nexon]] | ||
* Ignited by: [[Puma SE|Puma]] | * Ignited by: [[Puma SE|Puma]] | ||
* | * Energy Drink partner: [[Fast&Up]] | ||
* | * Snacking partner: [[Cadbury]] Fuse | ||
* Hospitality partner: [[Le Méridien|Le Meridein]] | * Hospitality partner: [[Le Méridien|Le Meridein]] | ||
* Medical partner: [[ | * Medical partner: [[Metro Hospitals]] | ||
* Print partner: [[The Times of India]] | * Print partner: [[The Times of India]] | ||
* | * Cooldown Companion: Bira 91 | ||
* Philanthropy partner: | * Official Photographer: Glint | ||
* Entrainment partner: [[Radio Mirchi]] | |||
* Philanthropy partner: United Way, Delhi NCR | |||
* Institution partner: Harmony for Silvers Foundation | * Institution partner: Harmony for Silvers Foundation | ||
* Supported by: [[Government of Delhi]] | * Supported by: [[Government of Delhi]] | ||
* Supported by: [[Sports Authority of India]] | |||
* Supported by: [[Delhi Metro]] | |||
* Supported by: [[New Delhi Municipal Corporation]] | |||
* Supported by: [[IPRS]] | |||
* Under the aegis of: [[Athletics Federation of India]] | * Under the aegis of: [[Athletics Federation of India]] | ||
* Certified by: [[Association of International Marathons and Distance Races|AIMS]] | * Certified by: [[Association of International Marathons and Distance Races|AIMS]] | ||
* | * Inclusion Ally: Adventures beyond | ||
* Promoted by : [[Procam]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://adhm.procamrunning.in/ Official website] | *[http://adhm.procamrunning.in/ Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827023825/http://adhm.procamrunning.in/ |date=27 August 2015 }} | ||
{{Road running competitions in India}} | {{Road running competitions in India}} | ||
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[[Category:Recurring sporting events established in 2005]] | [[Category:Recurring sporting events established in 2005]] | ||
[[Category:Half marathons]] | [[Category:Half marathons in Asia]] | ||
[[Category:Athletics in New Delhi]] | [[Category:Athletics in New Delhi]] | ||
[[Category:Athletics competitions in India]] | [[Category:Athletics competitions in India]] | ||
[[Category:2005 establishments in Delhi]] | [[Category:2005 establishments in Delhi]] | ||
[[Category:Sports competitions in Delhi]] | [[Category:Sports competitions in Delhi]] | ||
[[Category:Vedanta Resources]] | |||
[[Category:Vodafone]] | |||
[[Category:Bharti Airtel]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:13, 6 November 2025
| Delhi Half Marathon | |
|---|---|
The logo for Delhi Half Marathon | |
| Date | late October or early November |
| Location | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Half marathon |
| Primary sponsor | Vedanta |
| Established | 2005 |
| Course records | Men: 58:536 Women: 1:04:46 |
| Official site | Delhi Half Marathon |
Delhi Half Marathon, currently branded as the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon for sponsorship reasons, is an annual half marathon foot-race held in New Delhi, India. Established in 2005, it is both an elite runner and mass participation event. It is an AIMS-certified course and is listed as a Gold Label Road Race[1] by the IAAF.[2] The race has seen the best of the athletes competing since the course is considered one of the fastest half marathon route.[3] The event sees about 40,000 participants[4] through the race categories of half marathon, the 7 km Great Delhi Run, a 4.3 km run for senior citizens, and a 3.5 km wheelchair race[5]
Course[edit | edit source]

The course starts in the Nehru Stadium, although this was temporarily moved to the grounds of the Secretariat Building while the stadium was under renovation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[6] The race is largely flat and has delivered fast winning times in its short history, with men producing a number of sub-one hour times and women recording times under 1:08:00.[7][8][9]
Sponsor[edit | edit source]
The current title sponsor is Vedanta who signed up in 2022 for 5 years till 2027.[10] The race was sponsored Hutchison Essar for its first two races, and the company sponsored the event as Vodafone Essar in 2007 following a takeover. Rival communications company Airtel held the sponsor role since 2008 to 2020.[11]
Prize[edit | edit source]
The half marathon[12] is the elite runner race, while the Great Delhi Run attracts the majority of participants overall. The inaugural edition in 2005 had total prize money of US$310,000.[13] The prize for the winners of the men's and women's race was $25,000 in 2009 and $27,000 in 2015.[14][15]
Past winners[edit | edit source]
Key: Course record
| Edition | Year | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2005 | 1:01:55 | 1:10:35 | ||
| 2nd | 2006 | 1:01:36 | 1:10:40 | ||
| 3rd | 2007 | Template:Country data RWA | 1:00:43 | 1:10:30 | |
| 4th | 2008 | 59:15 | 1:08:17 | ||
| 5th | 2009 | 59:54 | 1:06:54 | ||
| 6th | 2010 | 59:38 | 1:08:35 | ||
| 7th | 2011[16] | 59:30 | 1:07:04 | ||
| 8th | 2012[17] | 1:00:55 | 1:11:10 | ||
| 9th | 2013[18] | 59:12 | 1:08:02 | ||
| 10th | 2014[19] | 59:06 | 1:10:04 | ||
| 11th | 2015[15] | 59:20 | 1:08:35 | ||
| 12th | 2016[20] | 59:44 | 1:07:42 | ||
| 13th | 2017[21] | 59:46 | 1:07:12 | ||
| 14th | 2018[22] | 59:18 | 1:06:49 | ||
| 15th | 2019[23] | 59:10 | 1:06:00 | ||
| 16th | 2020[24] | 58:53 | 1:04:46 | ||
| Virtual race due to COVID-19 | |||||
| 17th | 2022[25] | 1:00:30 | 1:06:42 | ||
| 18th | 2023[25] | 59:27 | 1:07:58 | ||
| 19th | 2024[26] | 59:46 | 1:08:17 | ||
| 20th | 2025[27] | 59:50 | 1:07:20 | ||
Sponsors/partners[edit | edit source]
- Title sponsor: Vedanta
- Channel partner: Star Sports
- Driven by: Tata Nexon
- Ignited by: Puma
- Energy Drink partner: Fast&Up
- Snacking partner: Cadbury Fuse
- Hospitality partner: Le Meridein
- Medical partner: Metro Hospitals
- Print partner: The Times of India
- Cooldown Companion: Bira 91
- Official Photographer: Glint
- Entrainment partner: Radio Mirchi
- Philanthropy partner: United Way, Delhi NCR
- Institution partner: Harmony for Silvers Foundation
- Supported by: Government of Delhi
- Supported by: Sports Authority of India
- Supported by: Delhi Metro
- Supported by: New Delhi Municipal Corporation
- Supported by: IPRS
- Under the aegis of: Athletics Federation of India
- Certified by: AIMS
- Inclusion Ally: Adventures beyond
- Promoted by : Procam
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "IAAF: IAAF Label Road Races Archive of Past Events". iaaf.org. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ↑ "AIMS Race Directory". Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Archived from the original on 4 August 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ↑ "Hope to run in India again, says marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge". NEWS9LIVE. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ↑ "Delhi Half Marathon 2019: Andamlak Belihu, Tsehay Gemechu Defend Titles With Personal Best Timings". Outlook India. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ↑ "30,000 people run the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon". Hindustan Times. 1 November 2009. Archived from the original on 23 November 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ↑ Krishnan, Ram. Murali (28 October 2007). "Disi, Alemu the winners in New Delhi Half-Marathon". IAAF. Archived from the original on 13 November 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ↑ "Delhi attracts high quality field and Jackie Joyner-Kersee's assistance". IAAF. 7 November 2008. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ↑ "Half Marathon All Time – Women". IAAF. 11 October 2009. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ↑ "Half Marathon All Time – Men". IAAF. 11 October 2009. Archived from the original on 27 October 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ↑ Laghate, Gaurav (1 September 2022). "Vedanta comes in as title sponsor for Delhi Half Marathon". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ↑ "Airtel looks at leveraging world's richest Delhi marathon". MSN. 29 October 2009.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "ADHM 2017". Bee Bulletin. 15 September 2017. Archived from the original on 15 September 2017.
- ↑ "Delhi marathon hits rough weather". The Hindu. 22 July 2005. Archived from the original on 4 June 2008. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ↑ "Defending champions return, but Mergia will have Keitany to contend with – Delhi Half Marathon preview". IAAF. 30 October 2009. Archived from the original on 1 November 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2009.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Legese, Limo show at Airtel Delhi Half Marathon". Business Standard. 29 November 2015.
- ↑ "In close races, Desisa and Kabuu prevail in New Delhi Half". IAAF. Archived from the original on 29 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
- ↑ "Race result 2012". Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ↑ "Race result 2013". Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "Race result 2014". Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ↑ "Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) | Race Results". adhm.procamrunning.in. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ↑ "Berhanu Legese and Almaz Ayana win 2017 Airtel Delhi Half Marathon". adhm.procamrunning.in. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ↑ "Results 2018". adhm.procamrunning.in. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ↑ "Race Results 2019 -Adhm". Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ↑ "MEN FINISHERS". adhm.procamrunning.in. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 "MEN FINISHERS". Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ↑ "VDHM | Race Results". vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ↑ "VDHM | Race Results". vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Official website Archived 27 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine