Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon Returns As Hindustan Zinc Hosts 3rd Edition On 6 September 2026

The Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon is scheduled to return to Udaipur on 6th September 2026. Hindustan Zinc Limited is organising the third edition with Any Body Can Run. The AIMS-certified event is expected to bring runners from India and overseas. The previous edition drew 7,000 runners from 27 Indian states and several countries.

Registrations for the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon 2026 are set to open from 1st June 2026. Entries are available through the Udaipur Marathon and Hindustan Zinc social media pages and websites. Registration stays open until slots are filled. A virtual run option also allows participants to join from anywhere worldwide.

The Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon includes three distance options for different fitness levels. The main race covers 21.097 km as a Half Marathon. Two shorter formats are also listed for wider participation. Organisers said the categories welcome participants across age groups and fitness levels.

Participants are set to receive an exclusive Zinc Finisher Medal inspired by Hindustan Zinc’s mines. Organisers described it as a symbol of the spirit of Zinc City. The event is also expected to attract runners nationally and internationally. It is presented as a major community sporting date on the local calendar.

Known as "India’s Most Beautiful Marathon", the race is designed around Udaipur’s well-known views. The course takes in the Fateh Sagar lakeside route, old heritage lanes, and the Aravalli backdrop. Organisers said the setting offers a strong mix of culture and scenery. The event has become closely linked with the city’s identity.

The organisers said the marathon has grown into a community-led sporting platform. It brings together runners, fitness enthusiasts, first-time participants, and corporate teams. The field also includes women runners, senior citizens, and differently abled participants. Global running communities are also part of the intended mix, as per event notes.

Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon and "One Run, One Community," message

The marathon is framed around the theme "One Run, One Community,". Organisers said it highlights endurance, inclusivity, resilience and togetherness. The second edition recorded a 40% rise in participation, according to the organisers. That increase was presented as a sign of stronger interest among state, national and international runners.

Beyond the running routes, the event is positioned as a wider community gathering. Organisers said it supports civic pride and purpose-driven participation across Udaipur. The first two years were described as a shift from a single race day. It is presented as a broader celebration of fitness and shared local identity.

Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon impact on sports tourism and community

Organisers said the event’s scale supports Udaipur’s sports tourism and community engagement. With 7,000 participants last edition, the weekend drew families and fitness groups. Local businesses and hospitality partners are also linked to the footfall. Travel stakeholders are included in the planning narrative around growing visitor interest.

The marathon is also set to continue a run-for-cause initiative. Organisers said the aim is to encourage collective action towards meaningful community impact. The initiative is presented as part of the event’s wider social commitment. Details of specific causes were not listed in the event note provided with the announcement.

Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon organiser Hindustan Zinc sports initiatives

Hindustan Zinc said the marathon fits within broader work on community development and active lifestyles. The company noted investments in sporting ecosystems and grassroots programmes. These include the Zinc Football Academy and football development efforts. Community-led sporting platforms were also listed, with a focus on youth development and inclusion.

Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is described as the world’s largest integrated zinc producer. It is also listed among the top 10 silver producers globally. The company supplies to more than 40 countries. It holds about 74% of India’s primary zinc market.

The company said it was recognised as the world’s most sustainable company in metals and mining for a third straight year. The reference was to the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025. Hindustan Zinc also said it became the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) in 2025.

Hindustan Zinc said it launched EcoZen, described as Asia’s first low carbon 'green’ zinc brand. The company added EcoZen is produced using renewable energy. Hindustan Zinc also said it is certified as a 3.32 times Water-Positive company. It stated a commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

The company said its social welfare initiatives have supported 2.6 million people. Hindustan Zinc also described itself as an energy transition metals company. It linked that role to sourcing critical metals for a sustainable future. These claims were included alongside the marathon announcement as background on the organiser’s stated priorities.

Any Body Can Run, also referred to as ABCR, was described as a partner for the event. The group was established in 2016 and is based in Jaipur. It said it promotes fitness, wellness and active lifestyles through running events. The organisation is guided by the belief that "Anybody Can Run," across ages and abilities.

The Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon is set to take place on 6th September 2026 with three race options. Registrations are due to open from 1st June 2026 and will close once slots fill. The event is expected to again draw a wide mix of runners. Organisers also confirmed a virtual run and finisher medal plan.