Man Singh, Bhagirathi Bisht win New Delhi Marathon 2025

Uttarakhand’s Man Singh and Bhagirathi Bisht won the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon 2025 in New Delhi on Sunday.

35-year-old Man Singh, the 2024 Asian Marathon Championship winner, clocked an impressive 2:15:24s to outwit a star-studded field.

Pardeep Chaudhary (2:15:29s) and Akshay Saini (2:15:34s) were right on his heels, finishing second and third.

Bhagirathi Bisht of Uttarakhand won the women’s full marathon with a timing of 02:48:59s. Thakor Bharatjee (02:49:16s) and Ashwini Jadhav (02:50:48s) took the other two places on the podium.

In an inspiring move, the marathon featured an inclusive run, with over 33 children from underprivileged backgrounds participating alongside the elite athletes.

A team of visually impaired runners also took part in the 10K assisted by volunteers from Guide Runners India. This initiative highlighted the event's commitment to community inclusion and social responsibility.

The marathon not only celebrated the spirit of fitness and endurance but also highlighted the collaboration between the government, corporate partners, and communities, all coming together for a common cause — to encourage health and wellness while promoting New Delhi as a global hub for sporting excellence.

RESULTS:

Full Marathon (elite)

Men: 1. Man Singh (2:15:24); 2. Pardeep Chaudhary (2:15:29); 3. Akshay Saini (2:15:34)

Women: 1. Bhagirathi Bisht (02:48:59); 2. Thakor Bharatjee (02:49:16); 3. Ashwini Jadhav (02:50:48)

Half-marathon

Men: 1. Harmanjot Singh (01:04:36; 2. Shubham Baliyan (01:05:32); 3. Abhishek (01:06:12)

Women: 1. Tseganeshg Mekonnen (01:23:55); 2. Stanzin Dolkar (01:25:31);. 3. Stanzin Chondol (01:25:47)

10K

Men: 1. Parvej (00:30:25); 2. Sonu Kushwah (00:31:24); 3. Harendra Kumar (00:31:43)

Women: 1. Anjali Devi (00:36:46); 2. Sudha Singh (00:40:02); 3. Vidyashree Mahadevan (00:42:09)