Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) organisers confirmed on July 15 that registration for the 2026 edition will open on Wednesday, 23 July 2026 at 7:00 AM IST on the official Procam website.
The announcement, made via the event’s official Facebook page tagged #VDHM2026, ends weeks of anticipation for Delhi’s running community. The post was accompanied by a short teaser video confirming the July 23 date.
The 21st edition of the World Athletics Gold Label race is set for Sunday, 18 October 2026, starting and finishing at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Procam International organises the event.
What you need to know before July 23:
- Half Marathon entry requires a qualifying standard — sub 3:30 half, sub 7:18 marathon, sub 1:35 for 10K, or sub 4:11 for 25K, from a certified race on or after October 1, 2024
- Based on previous editions, Half Marathon and 10K slots have sold out within 24–72 hours of opening
- Keep the official registration link bookmarked: vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in
- Registration opens at 7:00 AM IST sharp — do not wait
Race categories include the Half Marathon (21.1 km), Open 10K, Great Delhi Run (5K), and Senior Citizens Run. The 2025 edition saw more than 30,000 runners across categories.
FatMarathoner’s complete guide to VDHM 2026 — covering the course, cut-off times, qualifying criteria, training plan, and race-day logistics — is live and updated.