Honour Run 2025 Turns Jaipur into a Tribute Track for Veterans
Honour Run 2025 Held in Jaipur
Jaipur hosted the Honour Run 2025 on Sunday (December 7, 2025), turning the area around Albert Hall into a busy running track and a venue to honour armed forces veterans. The event brought together more than 2,500 participants and was held under the theme “Ek Daud Veeron Ke Naam,” a run dedicated to the nation’s brave soldiers.
Runners from different backgrounds took part, including civilians, serving soldiers, veterans, para-athletes and professional runners. The event had three race categories–a 21 km half marathon, a 10 km run and a 5 km run–to allow people of different age groups and fitness levels to participate.
The run was flagged off by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. He was joined by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command, and Admiral Madhvendra Singh (Retd), along with other senior military and civil officers. Their presence gave the event an official and ceremonial character and underlined its focus on veterans.
From the early hours, the area around Albert Hall saw steady crowds. Spectators lined the route, clapping and encouraging runners. National flags, banners and signboards were placed along the track, many of them carrying messages of respect for veterans and serving personnel.
Organisers said the main aim of the Honour Run 2025 was to publicly acknowledge the service and sacrifice of ex-servicemen and women. They noted that the strong response from Jaipur residents showed the support that the armed forces enjoy among ordinary people.
A total prize money of ₹22.7 lakh was offered across different race categories. After the races, winners were given medals, certificates and cash prizes at a short ceremony near the finish point. Officials said the prize money was meant to reward performance and encourage a culture of fitness and discipline, especially among the youth.
The event required close coordination between the Army, local administration and police. Traffic police managed diversions and road closures along the running route. Volunteers handled crowd movement, guided runners and managed water points. Medical teams and ambulances were positioned at several locations to deal with injuries or health issues, though the event went off smoothly.
Many participants said they joined the run as a simple way to say thank you to the armed forces. Some wore T-shirts with messages for veterans, while others ran carrying small Tricolours. Families, school children and local residents stayed on to watch the races and cheer the runners until the end.
At the conclusion of the event, organisers thanked Sapta Shakti Command, the Rajasthan government and the people of Jaipur for their cooperation. They said that the Honour Run 2025 had met its goal of combining sport with a public tribute to veterans, and expressed hope that similar events would continue in the future.
