~ More than
26,000 registrations were recorded~
~ Prize Money worth Rs.19.5 Lakhs~
~ Race categories: 21.1K, 10K, 5K ~
New Delhi: Punjab National Bank (PNB), one India’s leading
public sector bank, is set to flag off the 2nd edition of its
flagship half marathon, PNB Soldierathon 2026 – Run With Soldiers, Run For
Soldiers on 5th of April at 5 am at the JLN Statdium New Delhi. The
bank witnessed an overwhelming response as registration surpassed 26000. The
Delhi leg of the marathon will feature 21.1K (Half Marathon), 10K, and 5K
race categories, catering to diverse fitness levels and promoting inclusivity
with a prize money worth Rs.19.5 lakh.
To ensure seamless participation, special
early morning Delhi metro services will operate from 3:00 AM onwards on
the Yellow, Blue, and Violet Lines, enabling runners to reach the venue
conveniently ahead of the 5:00 AM flag-off. Additionally, participants wearing
their bibs will be eligible for a one-time complimentary to-and-fro metro
ride.
To ensure smooth Bib distribution the bank has
organized a three-day (2nd-4th April) Bib Distribution
Expo at Thyagraj Stadium, with various runners’ engagement programmes. The
event was graced by the presence of PNB’s MD & CEO, Shri Ashok Chandra,
along with Executive Directors—Shri Bibhu Prasad Mahapatra and Shri D Surendran
who encouraged the participants.
To expand the reach of its flagship half marathon to pan-India level PNB
has organized a Virtual Marathon for different verticals and branches reinforcing
the spirit of “One Team, One Marathon.”. More than 100000 participants across
the country are expected to participate in their preferred distance—1 km, 3
km, 5 km, 10 km, or 21.09 km—and pay tribute to the Indian Armed Forces
from their respective cities.
Speaking about the initiative, Shri Deepak
Kumar, GM, PR & CCD, PNB, said, “PNB
Soldierathon 2026 is not just a run, but a nationwide movement that reflects
our deep respect for the armed forces and our commitment to community
engagement. With the introduction of the E-Marathon, we are proud to extend
this tribute beyond geographical boundaries, enabling participation from across
the country.”