Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Inclusive NMDC Hyderabad Marathon Run Draws 300 Participants with Disabilities
More than 300 people with disabilities plan to join a special run in Hyderabad.
The run is part of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon.
It will take place on August 29 and 30.
The organisers want everyone to have a chance to enjoy running.
The marathon is expected to have more than 32,000 participants.
People can choose 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or full-marathon races.
Hyderabad Runners Society helps beginners learn to run through an eight-week programme.
The 2026 event will also raise money for charities.
More than 300 people with disabilities registered for the Inclusive Run at the 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon.
The marathon is scheduled for August 29 and 30 and is expected to attract more than 32,000 participants.
The Inclusive Run is organised with the Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation to promote barrier-free access to running.
Hyderabad Runners Society has helped more than 7,000 first-time runners through programmes including Couch to 5K.
The 2026 marathon will support more than 30 charities and aims to raise ₹4 crore.
- Who
- More than 300 people with disabilities, along with other runners, are expected to participate; the event is organised with the Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation and Hyderabad Runners Society.
- What
- The 15th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon will include an Inclusive Run and 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and full-marathon categories.
- When
- August 29 and 30; the article also identifies the event as the 2026 marathon.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- To expand access to running, encourage active lifestyles, and promote running as preventive health care.
- Inclusive Run registrations
- More than 300 people with disabilities
- Marathon edition
- 15th edition
- Expected participation
- More than 32,000 participants
- Race categories
- 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and full marathon
- Beginner programme
- Couch to 5K, conducted over eight weeks
- Charity target
- ₹4 crore for more than 30 associated organisations
- Sustainability recognition
- The 2025 edition received the World Athletics – Athletics for a Better World Silver Standard