The
Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 brings runners together in New Delhi for the second edition of a marathon dedicated to the legacy of
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC, the only recipient of the Param Vir Chakra from the Indian Air Force.
Run with courage. Run with pride.
Event Overview
Event: Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026
Edition: 2nd Edition
Organized By: Indian Air Force
In Association with:
Air Force Sports Control Board and Fit India
Location:
New Delhi
Date:
Sunday, 4 October 2026
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
Event Format: Competitive running event
Total Price Purse: 25lakh+
Choose your Challange
Half Marathon 21.1K
Distance :21.1KM
Format: RFID chip timed competitive race
Flag-off: 5:30 AM
Cut-off: 3.5hours from official flag off
Minimum Age: 18 yr
Entry fee:1899
Course:
AIMS-certified
10K Timed Run
Distance :10KM
Format: RFID chip timed competitive race
Flag-off: 6:15 AM
Cut-off: 2 hours from official flag off
Minimum Age: 16 yr
Entry fee:1399
Course: AIMS-certified
5K Fitness Run
Distance : 5 KM
Format: Timed fitness run
Flag-off: 6:45 AM
Cut-off: 1.5 hr
minimum age:12 yr
Course :AIMS-certified
Race Day Schedule
4:30 AM-Stadium gates open and participant assembly
5:00 AM-Pre race Warmup & brief
5:30 AM : 21.1K flagoff
5:45 AM :10 K Warm Up
6:15 AM:10 K flag off
6:20 AM: 5 K Warm Up
6:45 AM: 5K flagoff
8:30 AM: Akash ganga skydiving show
9:30 AM: Award ceremony
What Participants receive
- IAF commemorative dry-fit running T-shirt
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Electronic timing BIB with RFID chip
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Exclusive tribute finisher medal
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Partner goodie bag
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IAF memorabilia and partner benefits
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Electronic race timing
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Hydration support
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Post-race refreshments
Race Day Facilities
- Hydration points
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Medical support
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Medical vans
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Baggage counter
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Route marshals
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Electronic timing
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Runner support
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Post-race refreshments
Prize Money
21.1K – Half Marathon
Open Men & Women
Winner: ₹1,00,000
1st Runner-up: ₹75,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹60,000
Defence Men & Women
Winner: ₹1,00,000
1st Runner-up: ₹75,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹60,000
10K – Speed Challenge
Open Men & Women
Winner: ₹60,000
1st Runner-up: ₹40,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹30,000
Defence Men & Women
Winner: ₹60,000
1st Runner-up: ₹40,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹30,000
5K – Fitness Run
Open Men & Women
Winner: ₹25,000
1st Runner-up: ₹15,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹10,000
Defence Men & Women
Winner: ₹25,000
1st Runner-up: ₹15,000
2nd Runner-up: ₹10,000
Important Rules
- Registrations are non-transferable.
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Registrations are non-refundable.
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Participants must use their assigned BIB.
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Running with another participant's BIB can result in immediate disqualification.
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Defence-category participants must produce their original valid Defence ID for verification.
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Participants must follow instructions from race officials and volunteers.
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Race categories are subject to the applicable age requirements.
- Participants should be physically prepared for their selected distance.
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