It's that time of the year when Delhi gears up to come together and run on a common platform. Come November 1, the Capital will experience the joy of running while celebrating the second edition of the Airtel Delhi Half-Marathon.
This time, two Australian legends - sprinter Cathy Freeman and former cricket captain Allan Border - would be encouraging the runners as brand ambassadors.
Vivek B Singh of Procam International, the race promoters, said that to encourage runners to attempt the distance seriously, it has been decided to make the timing chip mandatory for all half-marathon participants from this year onwards.
He also said that the event continues to remain the world's richest half-marathon with the prize money standing at $210,000. Recipient of the IAAF Gold Label, it is expected to attract the leading long-distance runners from around the world who would be fighting for top honours over a distance of 21.097 km.
The male and female winners of the half-marathon stand to gain $25,000 each, with prize money percolating down to the first ten places. The male and female Indian winners stand to gain $4,000 each. link
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