Adani Marathon hits full stride as powerhouse partners join the race

MUMBAI: Ahmedabad is lacing up for a Sunday sprint of spirit and this year, the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon isn’t just running a race, it’s running the show. Entering its 9th edition on 30 November at the Sabarmati Riverfront, the marathon has evolved from a city event into a full-fledged cultural movement, powered by partners whose combined clout could put most sporting line-ups to shame.

What began as a community run has grown into one of India’s most respected long-distance gatherings, anchored in its stirring ethos: #Run4OurSoldiers, a tribute to the Indian Armed Forces and the people who guard the nation’s heartbeat.

And this year, the partner roster looks like it was built for endurance, strength and national pride.

At the front of the pack is Adani Ports, returning as title partner, lending the event the same scale and credibility with which it runs the country’s largest port network. Ambuja Cement, as the powered by partner, brings its reputation for strong foundations quite literally while Fortune steps in as an associate partner, representing the trust of Indian households.

Defence muscle comes from Adani Defence, aligning naturally with the marathon’s commitment to honouring the Armed Forces. ACC fortifies the line-up as the Trusted Partner, extending its long-standing legacy in reliable building materials.

But the biggest strategic boost comes from the banking track. Axis Bank has signed a three-year partnership as official banking partner, signalling a long-term commitment to community wellbeing and fitness-led living. With Ahmedabad at the centre of Gujarat’s tourism and heritage surge, the bank’s association adds both cultural heft and corporate intent to the marathon’s expanding influence.

The ecosystem doesn’t end there. A slate of key contributors ensures the event runs with military-grade precision:
– KD Hospital, medical partner
– Sabarmati Riverfront, venue partner
– Hyatt, hospitality partner
– 108 Emergency Services, emergency partner

Together, they form a safety net as robust as the run itself.

For Adani Sportsline, chief business officer Sanjay Adesara the partner line-up is the marathon’s real endurance engine. He said the event has become “a cultural movement in the city,” crediting partners across sectors from infrastructure to healthcare for helping the marathon give back to the community and celebrate the real heroes in uniform.

From the banking side, Rakesh Bhojnagarwala, regional branch banking head of West 2, Axis Bank, said the marathon resonates with the bank’s “dil se open” philosophy, celebrating unity, resilience and Ahmedabad’s rising energy. With Gujarat emerging as a cultural and tourism hotspot, he called the association a long-term commitment to nurturing community spirit.

Health partner KD Hospital, represented by COO Parth Desai, highlighted the marathon’s role in shaping not just runners but a stronger civic identity. Calling the event an “integral part of the city’s identity,” he said the spirit of Run4OurSoldiers honours the “unwavering strength” of India’s servicemen and women, a cause the hospital proudly supports.

With big names, bigger purpose, and a loyal community at its heels, the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon looks set to run farther than ever, one stride for fitness, one stride for unity, and thousands for the soldiers who safeguard the nation’s marathon of everyday life.