PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK (PNB) announced the PNB Soldierathon 2026 at its corporate office in Dwarka, marking the beginning of celebrations leading up to the bank’s 132nd Foundation Day.
This will be the second edition of PNB’s marathon, with this year’s half marathon centred on the Soldierathon theme, aimed at honouring the Indian Armed Forces while promoting fitness, discipline and national pride.
The pre-launch ceremony was attended by chief guest Major Surendra Poonia, VSM, a Limca Book of Records holder and former Special Forces officer of the Indian Army. He was joined by PNB MD and CEO Ashok Chandra, executive directors, senior bank officials, representatives from the armed forces and the veteran community, as well as marathon runners.
“PNB Soldierathon 2026 – Run with Soldiers, Run for Soldiers”, the initiative is envisioned as a nationwide movement bringing together soldiers, veterans, citizens, youth and fitness enthusiasts. As part of the pre-launch, PNB unveiled the official name, theme, T-shirt and medal for the event.
The audience was also shown a short film featuring highlights from the PNB Half Marathon 2025, reflecting the growing scale and impact of the bank’s fitness initiatives.
Chandra said, “As we approach PNB’s 132nd Foundation Day, we are delighted to announce the second edition of the PNB Half Marathon under the theme ‘PNB Soldierathon 2026 – Run for Soldiers, Run with Soldiers’, which will take place on 5th April 2026. This theme is to mark the success of Operation Sindoor and is our tribute to the Armed Forces. Founded by our great freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, PNB has always stood for nation-building, and this year we are dedicating our celebrations to the brave soldiers who safeguard our country. Beyond commemorating our Foundation Day, this initiative reflects our commitment to promoting fitness, good health and a stronger sporting culture across India. We invite citizens, sportspersons and the entire PNB Parivaar to stand in solidarity with our armed forces and make this a truly impactful movement.”
