VEDANTA PINK CITY HALF MARATHON 2026 – 11TH EDITION

VEDANTA PINK CITY HALF MARATHON 2026 – 11TH EDITION

The Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon 2026 – 11th Edition is scheduled for Sunday, 29 November 2026, at Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Organized by Anybody Can Run (ABCR), with Vedanta as the title sponsor, this AIMS-certified running event promotes fitness, community participation and social responsibility through its #RunForZeroHunger initiative. The event features a Half Marathon, a 10K Cool Run and a 5K Dream Run, welcoming competitive runners, fitness enthusiasts and beginners. 

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Venue: Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Organizer: Anybody Can Run (ABCR)
Title Sponsor: Vedanta
Edition: 11th Edition
Categories: Half Marathon, 10K Cool Run, 5K Dream Run
Event Type: Road Running Event
Course Certification: AIMS Certified
Theme: #RunForZeroHunger
Social Initiative: Supporting hunger-relief efforts through the Vedanta Foundation partnership

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

Half Marathon

Distance: 21.1 KM
Registration Fee: ₹2,100
Format: Timed Race
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Flag-off Time: 5:30 AM

10K Cool Run

Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,200
Format: Timed Race
Minimum Age: 15 Years
Flag-off Time: 5:30 AM

5.5K Dream Run

Distance: 5KM
Registration Fee: ₹500
Format: Non-Competitive Run
Minimum Age: 12 Years
Flag-off Time: 6:30 AM

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

Half Marathon – ₹2,100
10K Cool Run – ₹1,200
5K Dream Run – ₹500

Fees are based on the published 2026 entry rules. Additional charges, if applicable, should be checked during registration. 

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Half Marathon Flag-off: 5:30 AM
10K Cool Run Flag-off: 5:30 AM
5K Dream Run Flag-off: 6:30 AM

START & FINISH POINT

Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The event starts and finishes in the Albert Hall Museum precinct. Participants should consult the final race instructions for route details and access arrangements.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Race BIB
Timing Chip for Timed Categories
Finisher Medal
Race T-Shirt
Digital Certificate
Hydration Support
Medical Support

Participant benefits may vary by category. The Dream Run listing specifically mentions a finisher medal, race T-shirt and digital certificate. 

TIMING & RESULTS

Half Marathon: Timed Category
10K Cool Run: Timed Category
5K Dream Run: Non-Competitive Category

AGE CATEGORIES

Half Marathon: 18 Years and Above
10K Cool Run: 15 Years and Above
5K Dream Run: 12 Years and Above

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

Date: Friday, 27 November and Saturday, 28 November 2026
Venue: SMS Convention Centre, Jaipur

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Half Marathon – Prize Money

Men's Category
Winner: ₹51,000
First Runner-Up: ₹31,000
Second Runner-Up: ₹21,000

Women's Category
Winner: ₹51,000
First Runner-Up: ₹31,000
Second Runner-Up: ₹21,000

10K Cool Run – Prize Money

Men's Category
Winner: ₹21,000
First Runner-Up: ₹11,000
Second Runner-Up: ₹7,000

Women's Category
Winner: ₹21,000
First Runner-Up: ₹11,000
Second Runner-Up: ₹7,000

5K Dream Run

Finisher Medal
Race T-Shirt
Digital Certificate
No cash prizes; this is a non-competitive category.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Competitive runners, recreational runners, fitness enthusiasts and beginners can participate according to the minimum age requirements of their chosen category. Participants must comply with the organizer's registration, medical and race-day rules.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Challenge yourself on an AIMS-certified course
Run through the heritage surroundings of Jaipur
Support the #RunForZeroHunger initiative
Promote fitness and healthy living
Compete for prize money in the Half Marathon and 10K
Join a large community of runners from across India and beyond

ORGANIZER

Anybody Can Run (ABCR)

Title Sponsor: Vedanta

CONTACT DETAILS

Email: info@anybodycanrun.com
Alternate Email: anybodycanrun@gmail.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +91 9610000951

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

The event is scheduled for 29 November 2026 at Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur. The Half Marathon and 10K are timed races, while the 5.5K Dream Run is non-competitive.

The published registration terms state that entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Participants should verify their registration confirmation, age eligibility, medical requirements, BIB collection instructions and final race-day timings through the official website.

The event's #RunForZeroHunger initiative connects running with hunger-relief efforts, with the organizer describing a meal-support contribution for every kilometre completed.