Running the show HRX half marathon returns bigger, fitter and faster

MUMBAI: Lace up, breathe deep and pick your pace HRX is back on track, quite literally. India’s homegrown fitness brand HRX has announced the fourth edition of the HRX Half Marathon, set to take over Mumbai’s Bandra Fort on 15 March 2026, with more than 3,000 runners expected to hit the road. Designed for everyone from seasoned runners to first-time joggers, the event continues HRX’s push to make running accessible, inclusive and refreshingly pressure-free.

Launched in 2021, the HRX Half Marathon has steadily evolved into a community-led fitness fixture, championing consistency over competition and movement over medals. The 2026 edition stays true to that philosophy, offering runners three clearly defined race categories 21K Half Marathon, Fast 10 (10K) and Rave5 (5K) encouraging participation across age groups and fitness levels.

This year’s run is powered by Clear Premium Water, with Country Delight joining as the high-protein nutrition partner under the Mission Protein India initiative, and Cult Fit stepping in as the recovery partner. Eatfit will provide healthy beverages, while the event also marks the debut of HRX Luggage by Escape Plan and HRX Fragrances as partners, expanding the brand’s lifestyle footprint beyond fitness apparel.

Every registered participant will receive an official HRX running T-shirt, a high-protein meal, protein shake, sustainable tote bag with merchandise, finisher’s medal, and HRX fragrance samples, blending performance with experience rather than pure race-day pressure.

Registrations are now live on India Running, one of the country’s leading race registration platforms.

HRX Founder Hrithik Roshan said the event’s real success lies in its diversity of runners rather than podium finishes. “With each edition, the HRX Half Marathon has grown stronger as a community. No age barriers, no intimidation, just people coming together to move. That inclusivity is what makes this event special,” he said.

HRX business and marketing head Ajay Singh added that the 2026 edition sharpens focus on two core themes, mindful hydration and protein awareness. “Running at Bandra Fort remains a favourite with participants, and this year we’re doubling down on nutrition and recovery to enhance the overall runner experience,” he said.

With its fourth outing, the HRX Half Marathon continues to shift the conversation from elite endurance to everyday movement proving that when it comes to fitness, the most important step is simply starting.