MWC Jaipur Hosts Half Marathon With 3,000 Participants

01 Apr 2026 CW Team

Mahindra World City Jaipur hosted a half marathon on 29 March 2026, bringing together over 3,000 participants, including fitness enthusiasts, amateur runners and seasoned athletes.

The event, organised by Mahindra World City Jaipur Ltd., a joint venture between Mahindra Lifespace Developers and RIICO, follows the recently held Chennai marathon and reflects a growing fitness culture across its developments.

The marathon was flagged off by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, who highlighted the importance of a healthy lifestyle and planted a sapling at the site, reaffirming the project’s sustainability commitment.

The event featured multiple categories, including a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, 3 km and 1 km runs. Safety arrangements included hydration stations, medical teams and coordinated traffic management with support from volunteers and authorities.

Bhajan Lal Sharma, 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.”

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.”

The initiative aimed to promote fitness, community engagement and environmental awareness, reinforcing Mahindra World City Jaipur’s positioning as an integrated and sustainable urban development.

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