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Third Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon will offer cash prizes exceeding ₹3.5 lakh across three competitive race categories

Udaipur, 3 September 2026: Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 | NSE: HINDZINC), the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has unveiled the Zinc Finisher Medal and announced key details for the third edition of the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon.

With registrations crossing 7,000 and continuing to rise, the AIMS-certified race will return to Zinc City–Udaipur on 6 September 2026, bringing together professional athletes, amateur runners, corporate teams, fitness communities, families and first-time participants from India and overseas.

Cash Prizes Worth More Than ₹3.5 Lakh

The third edition will offer cash prizes exceeding ₹3.5 lakh across its competitive categories. The marathon will feature three race formats:

• 21.097 km Half Marathon
• 10 km Cool Run
• 5 km Dream Run

Each participant who completes the race will receive a specially designed Zinc Finisher Medal celebrating endurance, achievement and Udaipur’s distinctive industrial heritage.

Finisher Medal Celebrates Udaipur’s Zinc Legacy

Since the marathon’s inception, its finisher medal has drawn inspiration from Udaipur’s identity as Zinc City and the region’s centuries-old zinc and mining legacy.

Continuing this tradition, the 2026 medal takes design inspiration from Hindustan Zinc’s mines and smelters. It symbolises the strength, resilience and perseverance demonstrated by every runner while giving participants a lasting piece of Zinc City to take home.

The medal has become a distinctive feature of the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon, connecting the sporting event with the history and identity of its host city.

Participation Expected to Exceed Previous Edition

The third edition builds on the strong response received in the previous year, when approximately 7,000 runners representing 27 Indian states and more than six countries participated.

With registrations continuing during the final run-up to the 2026 event, Hindustan Zinc expects participation to increase further as runners converge on Udaipur for race weekend.

The marathon has been certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), strengthening its profile among competitive and recreational runners.

Combining Sport with Destination Tourism

Set against Udaipur’s lakes, heritage landscape and the Aravalli ranges, the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon has developed a distinctive proposition at the intersection of sport and destination tourism.

The course around Fateh Sagar Lake gives participants an opportunity to experience the city beyond the conventional tourist trail. The arrival of runners, families and fitness communities during race weekend is also expected to create wider economic activity across Udaipur’s hospitality, travel and tourism sectors.

Mr. Amarendu Prakash, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said:

“The Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon has earned its place as India’s Most Beautiful Marathon, bringing together Udaipur’s spectacular landscape with the energy of thousands of runners. Beyond promoting fitness, we see the marathon creating wider value for the city by strengthening sports and wellness tourism, supporting the local hospitality and services ecosystem, and bringing greater national visibility to Udaipur as Zinc City.”

Running for a Social Purpose

Beyond the competitive race, the marathon will continue to support the #RunForZeroHunger initiative, connecting fitness and sporting participation with a broader social objective.

Engagement has extended beyond Udaipur in the weeks leading up to the main race. Promotional runs and community activities held across Hindustan Zinc’s business units and in cities including Udaipur, Jaipur and locations in Uttarakhand have engaged more than 3,000 participants.

These activities have brought together employees, local running communities and fitness enthusiasts while building momentum ahead of race day.

Bib Expo Scheduled at Field Club

The official Bib Expo will be held at Field Club, Udaipur (Zinc City) on the following dates:

• 4 September 2026: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• 5 September 2026: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Registered participants will collect their race bibs and complete the required race-day formalities during the expo.

Promoting Active Lifestyles and Grassroots Sport

Organised by Hindustan Zinc in association with Anybody Can Run (ABCR), the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon forms part of the company’s broader efforts to promote active lifestyles, grassroots sport and community participation.

Hindustan Zinc also supports sporting development through initiatives including the Zinc Football Academy and various community sports programmes.

With rising registrations, an AIMS-certified course, significant prize money and a finisher medal rooted in Udaipur’s industrial heritage, the third Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon is set to strengthen the city’s position on India’s sporting and destination-tourism map.