Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon Mumbai 2026

The Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026, at Cross Maidan, Mumbai. Organised by the Indian Air Force, the event commemorates Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC, the only recipient of the Param Vir Chakra from the Indian Air Force. The Mumbai edition features 21K, 10K and 5K categories for civilians and defence personnel.

EVENT OVERVIEW
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Venue: Cross Maidan, Mumbai
Organizer: Indian Air Force
Categories: 21K, 10K, 5K
Event Type: Timed Running Event
Focus: Fitness, Discipline, Resilience & IAF Legacy
Race Management Partner: India Running

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

21K HALF MARATHON – CIVILIANS
Distance: 21.1 KM
Registration Fee: ₹2,000
Format: Timed Run
The 21K Half Marathon is the flagship endurance category for civilian runners.

21K HALF MARATHON – DEFENCE PERSONNEL
Distance: 21.1 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,500
Format: Timed Run
The category is available for eligible defence personnel with valid defence identification.

10K RUN – CIVILIANS
Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,500
Format: Timed Run
The 10K category provides a competitive distance for civilian runners and fitness enthusiasts.

10K RUN – DEFENCE PERSONNEL
Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,125
Format: Timed Run
The category is available for eligible defence personnel with valid defence identification.

5K RUN – CIVILIANS
Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,000
Format: Run
The 5K category offers a shorter distance for runners, families and fitness enthusiasts.

5K RUN – DEFENCE PERSONNEL
Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹750
Format: Run
The category is available for eligible defence personnel with valid defence identification.

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
Event Date: 4 October 2026
Flag-Off: Yet to be announced

START & FINISH POINT
Cross Maidan, Mumbai

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
IAF Commemorative T-Shirt
Timing BIB
Tribute Medal
Partner Goodie Bag
Refreshments
Energy Drink

TIMING & RESULTS
21K: Timed
10K: Timed
5K: Timed
Electronic RFID timing is provided for timed race categories.

AGE CATEGORIES
21K: Open, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, 61+
10K: Open, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, 61+
5K: Open, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, 61+

BIB & KIT COLLECTION
Venue: Cross Maidan, Mumbai
Friday, 2 October 2026: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, 3 October 2026: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Total Prize Pool: ₹10,00,000
Prize money is offered across the 21K, 10K and 5K categories, along with special prizes for uniformed defence personnel.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Civilians, defence personnel, veterans, families, runners and fitness enthusiasts can participate in the applicable race categories. Defence-category participants must present valid original defence identification during verification.

WHY PARTICIPATE?
Run in Memory of a Param Vir Chakra Recipient
Experience an IAF-Themed Marathon
Challenge Your Endurance
Promote Fitness & Discipline
Run with Defence Personnel & the Community

ORGANIZER
Indian Air Force
In association with Headquarters Maintenance Command and Fit India
CONTACT DETAILS

+91 7984331785
+91 8327735949