Kicking off the journey and preparations for the marathon were Army Lt Col Surendaran J., Adani Sportsline CBO Sanjay Adesara, Gujarat Giants cricketers Tanuja Kanwar and Gujarat Giants kabaddi player Kashvee Gautam Parteek Dahiya, head coach Ram Mehar Singh and assistant coach Sundaram participated in a race at the Adani Sportsline Sabarmati Riverfront sports park.

He was flagged by children from the Adani Sportsline Academy at Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park. The runners were encouraged by young athletes from Adani Sportsline academies. After the race, the players spent time with the academy students, offering them advice to improve.

On November 24, the scenario will be very different since the participating categories are the full marathon (42,195 km), the half marathon (21,097 km), the 10 km pedestrian and the 5 km pedestrian. The Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, had a change of course for the first time in 2023, and this will be the second edition on this picturesque track. Spread across the city, the track covers iconic locations like Atal Bridge, Gandhi Ashram and Ellis Bridge.

The marathon offers everyone the opportunity to not only win a medal but also donate to the welfare of the Indian armed forces. On the sidelines of the marathon, the Army will put on a show of force to inspire young people to join the forces.

The marathon, in which registration increases every year, promotes not only a healthy lifestyle but also drives a vision aimed at improving people's lives.

“We are delighted to present the eighth edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon. Over the years, it has earned a special place in the calendars and hearts of Ahmedabad residents, embodying courage, teamwork and determination. The visible enthusiasm and commitment to support the marathon and support our nation's military is truly inspiring. This passion, along with growing participation from other states, fuels our drive to make the marathon bigger and better every year,” said Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises.

The marathon, an initiative of the Adani Group, is an expression of solidarity towards the brave men of the Indian armed forces. The marathon took its inaugural step in November 2017 and completed its fifth lap in November 2021. It has earned the love of runners for offering one of the most scenic routes in the world. Race categories include full marathon, half marathon, 10K run and 5K run.

The races, which attracted almost 20,000 participants in the first two editions, had more than 17,000 participants in the third and fourth editions. Post-Covid, Ahmedabad Marathon was the first to organize a physical event by designing slot-based systems that allowed over 8,000 runners to participate in 2021 over two days, adhering to COVID-19 norms.

In 2022, the Ahmedabad Marathon made it to the "Global List of Marathon Events - AIMS World Running", the only Ahmedabad race to feature in this global list. In 2023, more than 22,500 participants joined the #Run4OurSoldiers event in solidarity with our military.

The "#Run4OurSoldiers" campaign is its distinctive feature. It presents a unique opportunity for participants to pay tribute to our soldiers. More than 2,500 military personnel participated in the race last year. A significant portion of the revenue goes towards the welfare of the armed forces.