Delhi Half Marathon 2026: Delhi Metro Starts at 3:30 AM, Free Travel for Runners

Delhi Half Marathon 2026: Commuters of Delhi Metro rail will get some important updates regarding train service starting today Sunday 18th October. Accordingly, the DMRC has started its train services from 3:30AM on four different lines to accommodate all the people attending the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 held in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium this morning.

All four metro lines namely red, yellow, blue, and violet will be provided with special arrangements while others maintain regular service according to their scheduled Sundays.

Delhi Metro Early Morning Timings for October 18

Here is the complete schedule announced for the four designated lines:

• 3:30 AM to 4:15 AM: Trains will run every 15 minutes.
• 4:15 AM to 6:00 AM: Trains will run every 20 minutes.
• From 6:00 AM onwards: Regular Sunday timetable will apply.

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Which Delhi Metro Lines Will Start at 3:30 AM?

DMRC has announced early services on the following routes:

1. Red Line: Rithala to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)

2. Yellow Line: Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurugram

3. Blue Line: Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City and Vaishali

4. Violet Line: Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)

With that in mind, these corridors would link various major sections of Delhi to those located in the rest of the National Capital Region. This morning’s running route could prove beneficial for all those taking part who have to travel from Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, among others.

Where Is The Event Being Held?

Here’s everything you need to know about the Delhi Half Marathon 2026:

• Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 is going ahead on Sunday (October 18) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
• JLN Stadium Metro Station on the Violet Line is one of the easiest options if you want to reach the venue of the Delhi Half Marathon easily.
• The organisers are deploying some of their volunteers here as well as at other places such as Jor Bagh, Janpath and Jangpura to assist runners on their direction and travel plan.

Delhi Half Marathon Runners Will Get Free Metro Travel?

The registered participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 will get complimentary metro travel to and from the event venue. So, we can say that Delhi half marathon runners will have free metro travel too.

As per the reports, all the participants are required to pick up wrist bands having special QR code alongside the race bibs provided by the event organisers. These QR codes will be utilised for the designated travel facility. So keep track of all the instruction given by the organisers on the process of collecting tickets and entering into metros.