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Mahindra World City Jaipur Hosts Half Marathon, Bringing Jaipur’s Running Community Together
Jaipur, 30th March 2026: Mahindra World City Jaipur Ltd. (‘MWC Jaipur’), a joint venture between Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd. (MLDL) and Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO), successfully hosted Mahindra World City Jaipur Half Marathon on Sunday, 29th March 2026. As a continuation of the recently held Mahindra World City Chennai Marathon, the event brought together Jaipur’s growing community of fitness enthusiasts, amateur runners, and seasoned athletes. The marathon saw participation from over 3000 runners across age groups and abilities.
The marathon was flagged off by the honourable Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, who encouraged the runners and stressed on the importance of a healthy lifestyle for the youth. The flagging off was followed by the planting of a sapling at MWC Jaipur, where the honourable Chief Minister reaffirmed MWC Jaipur’s commitment to building and maintaining a sustainable ecosystem for businesses.
Designed as a community-led initiative, the marathon featured multiple categories, including the Half Marathon, 10 km run, 5 km run, 3 km run, and a 1 km shorter run. With a strong focus on safety and seamless execution, the event was supported by comprehensive on-ground arrangements, including hydration points, medical support teams, and advanced route management systems. Volunteers and city authorities worked in close coordination to ensure efficient traffic management and a secure, smooth experience for all participants.
Speaking at the event, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan said, “I want to congratulate the organisers for conducting the event at a place where business flourishes. It is the first such event at this business hub, and hopefully, it will be an annual event.”
Speaking on the occasion, Amit Kumar Sinha, Managing Director and CEO, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., said “I am delighted to see the scale and diversity of participation at the Mahindra World City Jaipur Half Marathon, reflecting the strong and inclusive community growing around our developments. Moments like these reinforce our larger vision of creating integrated places where people connect, belong, and thrive. We look forward to making this marathon an annual initiative.”
Beyond competition, the marathon served as a platform to promote a healthier lifestyle and foster a shared sense of community. It also aligned with the broader vision of encouraging environmental awareness and responsible urban development, reinforcing the idea of a ‘greener tomorrow’. The Mahindra World City Jaipur Half Marathon reflects the city’s evolving fitness culture, bringing together people from all walks of life on a common platform. The initiative further strengthens MWC Jaipur’s positioning as an integrated, future-ready destination that seamlessly blends infrastructure with community well-being and active living.
About Mahindra World City, Jaipur
Mahindra World City, Jaipur is a PPP between the Mahindra Group and Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO), located off NH8 and within the influence zone of DMIC (Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor). Spread across 3000 acres, Mahindra World City, Jaipur is a global benchmark in sustainable development and has a Multi-Sector Special Economic Zone spread across 1500 acres, a Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) spread across 1000 acres and a proposed co-located social & residential zone planned in ~500 acres.
Mahindra World City Chennai Successfully Hosts 4th Edition of MWC Marathon 2026
Chennai, February 22, 2026: Mahindra World City Chennai successfully hosted the 4th edition of the MWC Marathon on Sunday, 22 February 2026, marking the much-anticipated return of the marquee running event. Organised by the MWC Runners Club in collaboration with Mahindra World City Chennai, the MWC Marathon 2026 witnessed strong participation of over 4,700 runners across age groups and reaffirmed its position as a professionally curated, world-class running event.
A key highlight of this edition was its AIMS-certified course, accredited by World Athletics, ensuring internationally recognised standards, precise distance measurement, and credibility for competitive runners and enthusiasts alike.
The marathon featured five race categories – 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, 10 km (timed) and 21.097 km Half Marathon (timed), catering to runners across age groups and fitness levels. The event was hosted at Mahindra World City Chennai, with a two-day lifestyle Expo with bib distribution and comprehensive on-ground support including hydration, medical and physiotherapy services.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vikram Goel, Chief Business Officer – Industrial, Mahindra Lifespaces, said, “The MWC Marathon reflects our commitment to fostering community engagement and promoting health and well-being within Mahindra World City Chennai. Hosting an AIMS-certified race underscores our focus on global standards, precision, and creating meaningful experiences for participants.”
The MWC Marathon 2026 reinforced Mahindra World City Chennai as a destination that seamlessly integrates infrastructure, sustainability, and active community living, bringing together professional runners, fitness enthusiasts, and families for a memorable sporting experience.
About Mahindra World City Chennai
Mahindra World City, Chennai is India’s first integrated business city developed under the PPP between Mahindra Group and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO). Mahindra World City, Chennai is spread across 1550 acres and is located on NH32 within the influence zone of Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) & Chennai-Vizag Industrial Corridor (CVIC). The integrated city is a global benchmark in sustainable development and has a Multi-Sector Special Economic Zone spread across 450 acres, a Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) spread across 400 acres and co-located social & residential infrastructure planned in ~280 acres. Mahindra World City, Chennai is India’s first Zero Waste to Landfill integrated city and is an IGBC Platinum rated green township.
