Hyderabad, Aug. 25 -- Hyderabad witnessed one of its biggest community sporting events on Sunday with the 14th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025, powered by IDFC FIRST Bank, attracting a record 28,300 runners. With this turnout, the marathon has secured its place as one of the largest in India and marked the official start of the country's marathon season.

The event featured three categories-Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K-all concluding at GMC Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli. Flag-offs were held at different venues, with Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty leading the 10K and Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis flagging off the Full Marathon.

Wide participation and community spirit

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