Over 4,000 participants are expected promoting overall health, preventive care & community fitness
Ghaziabad: With physical inactivity emerging as an important public health concern, Yashoda Medicity, a leading hospital of Delhi NCR, hosted a press conference to unveil the official T-shirts and finisher medals for the 4th edition of Yashoda Half Marathon, Yashoda Half Marathon 4.0 – Run For Your Heart.
The unveiling marks an important milestone in the run-up to the marathon, scheduled for November 22, 2026. Over the years, the event has grown into a major community running initiative, bringing together runners, fitness enthusiasts and families from across the region to promote fitness, heart health and preventive care.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Sunil Kumar Sharma, Hon’ble Minister, Department of Information Technology and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Ravindra Kumar Mandar (IAS), District Magistrate, Ghaziabad; Riju, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Trans Hindon; and Mr. Navneet Jain, CEO, Radisson Blu Kaushambi. They joined Dr. P.N. Arora, Chairman and Managing Director, Yashoda Medicity, and the hospital’s leadership team in unveiling the official T-shirts and finisher medals for this year’s marathon. Their presence underscored the importance of collective participation in promoting healthier lifestyles and strengthening community engagement.
With the theme ‘Run For Your Heart’, the marathon aims to encourage regular physical activity and promote heart health as an essential part of overall well-being. Building on the growing participation in its previous editions, the event expects over 4,000 participants this year. The course will run along Ghaziabad’ iconic Elevated Road, featuring four categories – 21.1 km, 10 km, 5 km and 3 km Fun Run, welcoming experienced runners, fitness enthusiasts, families and first-time participants. All four races will follow single-loop routes, with U-turns at 6 km and 15 km for the half marathon, 5 km for the 10 km, 2.5 km for the 5 km and 1.5 km for the 3 km Fun Run.
The marathon will also recognize participants ' achievements with cash prizes across the competitive categories. Winners of the 21.1 km race will receive ₹11,000, with the first and second runners-up receiving
₹7,100 and ₹5,100, respectively. In the 10 km category, the prizes stand at ₹7,100 for the winner, ₹5,100 for the first runner-up and ₹3,100 for the second runner-up. For the 5 km category, winners will receive ₹5,100, while the first and second runners-up will receive ₹3,100 and ₹2,100, respectively. The 3 km category will be organised as a Fun Run, encouraging wider community participation.
Sunil Kumar Sharma, Minister, Department of Information Technology and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, said, “Community initiatives such as the Yashoda Half Marathon 4.0 provide an opportunity to bring people together for a shared cause. Promoting fitness and awareness about preventive healthcare is important for building a healthier society. Yashoda Medicity’s efforts are encouraging people from different age groups to participate and make health and physical activity a part of their lives.”
Ravindra Kumar Mandar (IAS), District Magistrate (DM), Ghaziabad, said, “Initiatives like the Yashoda Half Marathon 4.0 encourage people to prioritise fitness and adopt healthier lifestyles. Such community events also promote awareness, discipline and collective participation towards building a healthier society.”
Dr. P.N. Arora, Chairman and Managing Director, Yashoda Medicity, said, “Heart health cannot be addressed only when a person develops symptoms or requires medical attention. It calls for a consistent focus on prevention, awareness and everyday lifestyle choices. Through the Yashoda Half Marathon 4.0, we want to encourage people to recognise the role of physical activity in protecting their health and make fitness a more conscious part of their lives. We believe healthcare must extend beyond hospital walls and empower individuals to take proactive steps towards their long- term well-being.”
The Yashoda Half Marathon 4.0 reflects Yashoda Medicity’s broader approach to preventive healthcare, which places emphasis on awareness, early intervention and healthier lifestyle practices alongside medical treatment. By creating a platform that brings together people with varying fitness levels, the hospital aims to make conversations around health more accessible and encourage sustained community participation in preventive healthcare.
