Technical Briefing for Elite Runners of NMDC Hyderabad Marathon
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Hyderabad, August 25, 2025: A Technical Briefing was done to Elite runners, both International and Indian runners, who will be participating in the 14th Edition of NMDC Hyderabad Marathon Powered by IDFC First Bank at Hotel Hyatt Place on Friday evening.
The briefing was done by Mr Ulf Andres Saletti, World Athletics Certified Delegate; Mr. Jagan G, Indian Athletics Technical Delegate, Mrl Rajesh Vetcha, Race Director, NMDC Hyderabad Marathon and Mr. Hariprasad, ACP, Punjagutta.
A total of 56 elite runners are participating in the Marathon. Out of these eight are international from Kenya and Ethiopia, and the remaining are Indian.
They were briefed about World Athletics rules, doping control, route details, aid station facilities, competition bibs, shoes, competition rules and other race-relevant details
Competition shoes must be in accordance with the Worth Athletics rule 5. Spot checks could be made, and wearing unauthorised shoes would result in disqualification, they were told.
Doping tests will be conducted among the top finishers in the male and female divisions. The athletes will be chosen at random by the World Athletics Technical delegates, it was informed.
The Marathon will have 9 elite-specific aid stations. Apart from these 9 stations, there will be 12 water and sports drink-only aid stations. It is forbidden to receive drinks on any other part of the course, the elites were told.
16 Ambulances and 12 Bike ambulances will be put into service.
Mr Hari Prasad, ACP Punjagutta, representing the Police Commissioner and additional commissioner of Hyderabad Traffic said elaborate arrangements will be made to ensure that the event goes smoothly with the least inconvenience to commuters. On the whole about 300 police force will be deployed, he shared.
The event is being organised for the public good. The event’s mission is to promote active lifestyles amongst the public and make running the preferred form of fitness activity. Hence, the police extend their fullest cooperation. He urged people to come out in large numbers, cheer and encourage participants. He said the Police will also issue a public advisory on the traffic restrictions.
NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, powered by IDFC First Bank, is a certified “World Athletics Label race” for 2025 for the second year in succession and is organised in accordance with the World Athletics competition rules and technical rules, informed Rajesh Vetcha, Race Director.
28000 runners will participate in the Marathon, out of which 5000 are participating from 150 plus cities in the country.
The main event is on 24th August 2025. Full Marathon will be flagged off at 4:30 a.m., Half Marathon and 5:30 a.m. (from People Plaza, Necklace Road) and 10K Run at 7.00 a.m. from Hitex, Madhapur.