2026 Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon (New Delhi) Official course Information: The 21.1K is a certified course that starts from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and runs along the historic boulevard around India Gate, and course for 10K and 5K is also provided on the official page.
The Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon (SIM) is a new race holding its second edition on 4 October 2026.
It is named after Flight Lieutenant Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon,
who died defending the Srinagar air base alone in a Folland Gnat fighter during the 1971 war and was the only Indian Air Force officer to receive India's highest military decoration,
the Param Vir Chakra.
The start and finish are both at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Half marathon heads out along Lodhi Road, turns around near Safdarjung's Tomb,
follows Archbishop Road to Khan Market, returns, and then heads north along Mathura Road.
After turning around at India Gate, the route runs west along Kartavya Path,
turns around west of Janpath Road and the National Museum, then heads south back to the stadium.
The 10K is a flat course mainly on wide avenues, making it suitable for runners targeting a fast time.
All three events are AIMS-certified course and use electronic chips for timing.
On race day, the Indian Air Force's Akashganga skydiving team performs a jump, followed by displays by the Air Force drill team and military band.
The Chief of the Air Staff presents the awards.
