Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Delhi Traffic Advisory Issued for Air Force Marathon on Sunday
Get ready for a big race in Delhi this Sunday called the Air Force Marathon!
Because many runners will be participating, some roads will be closed or have traffic rerouted from early morning until late morning.
The race starts and ends at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and will go through several important areas.
To help everyone get around, the traffic police are suggesting different ways to drive and asking people to consider using public transport.
Emergency vehicles will still be able to move around without problems.
This event is organized by the Indian Air Force and includes different race distances for both military personnel and the public.
The Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, starting at 5:30 AM from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Traffic diversions and restrictions will be in place from 4:45 AM to 10:00 AM across several key routes in central and south Delhi.
The marathon will feature three race categories: Half Marathon, Open 10K, and 5K, with specific routes for each.
Commuters are advised to plan journeys in advance, use alternative routes, and consider public transport due to expected congestion.
Emergency vehicle movement will not be affected, and real-time traffic updates are available via the Delhi Traffic Police website and social media.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, Indian Air Force, over 10,000 runners (Armed Forces and civilians)
- What
- Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 with traffic diversions and restrictions
- When
- Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 4:45 AM to 10:00 AM
- Where
- Delhi, with routes starting from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and passing through areas like Bhisma Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, National Zoo, Kartavya Path, Mathura Road, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg.
- Why
- To facilitate the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025
Commuter Impact
Event Facilitation
Traffic Flow
Commuter Impact
Commuters are advised to expect congestion and plan alternative routes or use public transport to avoid disruptions.
Event Facilitation
Traffic movement will be regulated and diversions implemented to ensure the smooth conduct of the marathon.
Road Access
Commuter Impact
Several key intersections and roads will be closed or have restricted movement, impacting normal travel.
Event Facilitation
The marathon route is planned to minimize disruption while allowing participants to complete their races.
- Event Name
- Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025
- Date
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Start Time
- 5:30 AM
- End Time
- 11:00 AM
- Organizer
- Indian Air Force
- Start/End Point
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Expected Participants
- Over 10,000