Tata Steel Jamshedpur half marathon to go green, offers ₹9.18 lakh prize pool
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, October 22: Tata Steel has announced the 11th edition of the Tata Steel Jamshedpur Half Marathon, combining competitive running…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, October 22: Tata Steel has announced the 11th edition of the Tata Steel Jamshedpur Half Marathon, combining competitive running with a focus on environmental sustainability under the theme .
As part of the initiative, the company will plant one sapling for every registered participant, linking the annual sporting event with a broader environmental conservation effort.
Over the past decade, the marathon has developed into one of Jamshedpur’s flagship sporting events, attracting professional runners, fitness enthusiasts, families and community groups. The 10th edition saw participation from more than 4,200 runners, reflecting the city’s growing interest in fitness and healthy living.
One Registration, One Sapling
The plantation drive will be a key feature of this year’s edition. Participants will also be invited to visit the plantation site at a later date to see the collective impact of the initiative.
D B Sundara Ramam, Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel, highlighted the marathon’s evolution into a citywide celebration of fitness, endurance and community spirit. He emphasised the role of sports in promoting holistic well-being, community development and environmental awareness.
Organisers have also announced additional sustainability measures, including the use of biodegradable glasses to reduce plastic consumption. The initiatives are intended to reinforce the event’s message of collective responsibility towards a greener future.
Three Competitive Categories, ₹9.18 Lakh in Prizes
The 11th edition will feature three competitive categories — the Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km — with a combined prize pool of ₹9.18 lakh.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top five finishers in the men’s and women’s categories across all three races.
The prize structure is as follows:
| Position | Half Marathon (Men/Women) | 10 km (Men/Women) | 5 km (Men/Women) |
| First | ₹1,00,000 | ₹51,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Second | ₹75,000 | ₹41,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Third | ₹51,000 | ₹31,000 | ₹7,000 |
| Fourth | ₹31,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Fifth | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹5,000 |
In addition to the three competitive races, the 2 km run will remain part of the event. For the first time, participants in the 5 km race will also receive medals.
Group Discounts and Personalised Race Bibs
To encourage wider participation, Tata Steel has introduced group discounts for teams, running clubs and groups of friends.
Participants who register on or before November 15 will also be eligible for personalised race bibs.
Marathon to Promote Fitness and Environmental Awareness
Tata Steel has invited citizens, running communities, educational institutions, corporate organisations and families to participate in the 11th edition.
By combining mass participation with a plantation drive and measures to reduce plastic use, the marathon aims to build on its decade-long legacy while promoting physical fitness, environmental awareness and community engagement.
The organisers hope that every runner’s participation will contribute not only to a healthier lifestyle but also to a greener future for Jamshedpur.
