Youth First Marathon 2026

The Youth First Marathon is your race right in the heart of New Delhi, with big-capital energy and a genuinely good reason to come and push yourself 🏙️.

You start from the legendary stadium Jawahar Lal Nehru (60,000 seats), and trust me, the “big day” atmosphere will already have you feeling like a hero even before the first turn 🏟️.

You choose your challenge: 5 km to treat yourself, 10 km to push yourself, or the famous half marathon—and either way, you’ll enjoy an urban course that lets you feel the city pulsing beneath your feet (New Delhi isn’t something you just pass through, it’s something you live) 🛣️.

And best of all is the purpose: you run for a national campaign led by GCSDR that helps young people cope with stress, anxiety, loneliness, and thoughts that weigh too heavily. Here, every stride says “you’re not alone,” and that’s a motivation that never runs out ❤️.

After you finish, stick around to savor your victory: go unwind at Lodhi Gardens for a peaceful stroll, head to Humayun’s Tomb to feast your eyes, swing by India Gate for the “I did it” photo, or make for Khan Market for a great coffee and a well-earned little feast 🔥.