THE 10TH EDITION of the Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon (VPCHM) drew nearly 15,000 runners on Sunday, uniting in support of Vedanta’s #RunForZeroHunger initiative. The event helped raise one lakh Poshan Packs for children at Nand Ghars, Vedanta’s social impact program aimed at transforming anganwadis across India.
Organised by AnyBody Can Run (ABCR) with Vedanta as the supporter, the marathon was flagged off in Jaipur by Vedanta Ltd non-executive director and Hindustan Zinc Ltd chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar; and Indian Women’s Cricket Team captain and international brand ambassador for VPCHM 2025, Harmanpreet Kaur, according to a press release.
This year’s race featured three categories: the 21 km Half Marathon for professional runners, the 10 km Cool Run for intermediate athletes, and the 5 km Dream Run designed for beginners and families. In the lead-up to race day, mini-marathons were hosted in Jaipur and Barmer. Indian athlete Sufiya Sufi also extended her support to the #RunForZeroHunger campaign.
Participants received a finisher’s medal crafted from zinc sourced from the Zawar Mines in Rajasthan and produced by Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta subsidiary.
Hebbar said, “The Pink City Half Marathon is not just a sporting event; it has evolved into a people’s movement for a healthier India. What makes today truly special is that every step taken by every runner helps nourish a child. With over 10,000 Nand Ghars already serving children and women across 16 states, we are deeply committed to our vision of transforming all 13.7 lakh Anganwadis in the country. Our mission is to ensure that every child and every woman in India has access to nutrition, education, and opportunity.”
Kaur added, “It is inspiring to see thousands run not only for fitness, but for a purpose that touches the lives of children at Nand Ghars across India. When sport is used as a force for good, it becomes even more powerful. I am proud to be part of the Pink City Half Marathon and support the #RunForZeroHunger movement.”
