The Maiden India Navy Half Marathon , scheduled on 06 October 24, 2024 at New Delhi, will now be conducted on February 2nd 2025. The event will feature a Half Marathon (21.1 kilometers) race and runs of 10 and 5 kilometers. It is envisaged to be an annual event, in tandem with other similar events conducted by the Navy every year in Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam and Kochi.
According to a press release, issued by the Defence Ministry , the event aims to strengthen the Navy’s ties with civil society and raise its awareness on the Navy’s vital role in safeguarding the nation’s maritime security and interests. But the Ministry has not disclosed the reason behind postponing the India Navy Half Marathon .
The run will also serve as a platform to promote good health and fitness amongst participants from all walks of life, encouraging them to engage in physical activity of various kinds and choose an active lifestyle as a means of ensuring overall well-being.
The event will highlight the values of gender equality, women empowerment and inclusivity. By actively involving individuals from diverse backgrounds and all strata of the society, the event will underscore the Navy’s commitment to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and equal opportunity for all.
By getting people together in a spirit of camaraderie and competition, the event also hopes to forge stronger bonds among the people of the NCR and beyond, besides encouraging the youth to take up an adventurous life by joining the Indian Navy.
