Bharat Gaurav Awards platform gives India’s largest marathon a global stage
Jaipur 5th July 2025: In a landmark moment for Indian sports and cultural diplomacy, the grand poster of the 17th edition of AU Jaipur Marathon 2026 was unveiled at the historic House of Commons in London during the prestigious Bharat Gaurav Awards, hosted by SanskritiYuvaSanstha. Widely hailed by international dignitaries and Indian diaspora leaders, this global launch elevated the marathon’s reputation as more than a race — a celebration of unity, wellness, and cultural pride.
Organized by World Trade Park and SanskritiYuvaSanstha, in association with AU Small Finance Bank, the AU Jaipur Marathon has grown to become India’s largest and one of Asia’s most prominent running festivals, completing 16 successful editions to date.
The poster was jointly unveiled by London MP Mr. Navendu Mishra, former MP-UK Mr. Virendra Sharma, Member of the House of Lords Mr. Rami Ranger, former Minister in the House of Lords Baroness SandipVerma, PrayagrajMahaKumbh advisor Mr. Rakesh Kumar Shukla, former Mayor of London Mr. Sunil Chopra, and President of SanskritiYuvaSanstha Pt. Suresh Mishra.
Speaking at the occasion, Pt. Suresh Mishra shared: “AU Jaipur Marathon is not just a sporting event it embodies India’s cultural richness, health consciousness, and global harmony. Launching its 17th edition at the world’s most iconic democratic venue marks a proud milestone in our journey to connect people across borders, mindsets, and missions.”
Scheduled for February 1, 2026, the AU Jaipur Marathon’s international announcement signifies a new era — an India that runs forward, connects wider, and celebrates louder.
Registration Now Open:
Mr. Mukesh Mishra, Director of IIEMR and CEO of AU Jaipur Marathon, announced that registrations are live on the official website www.marathonjaipur.com. Early participants can avail an exclusive 50% discount, encouraging global fitness enthusiasts, amateur runners, and cultural ambassadors to join the movement.
The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of global changemakers and dignitaries including Mrs. Kiran Agarwal, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc and Founder of VOKA; Mr. Sunil Khetpalia, industrialist and philanthropist from Chennai; renowned poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Mr. ManojMuntashir; international folk icon and Padma Shri awardee GulaboSapera; British Army officer Major Munish Chauhan; leading cardiologist and Padma awardee Dr. Tejas Patel; CA ChandrashekharSharda; entrepreneur Mr. Praveen Chandan; social leader Mr. ShreekumarToshniwal; Mrs. ShaliniRajendra Kumar Setia from SK Finance Ltd.; Mrs. Ranju Alex, Vice President at Marriott International; tech entrepreneurs Mr. Vishnu Appadu, Mr. Rajveer Singh, and Mr. Harbir Singh Natt; social worker and former MP candidate Mrs. SanjanaKaranani; Padma Shri awardee and fashion designer MadhavAgasti; young entrepreneurs Mr. Mayank Shah, Mr. LalitDua, and Mr. Ashish Mittal; Mr. VarunSheth, Co-Founder and CEO of Ketto.org; Mr. Ajit Narayan, Head of Aviation Finance at Investec Bank, London; and international spiritual leader from Indonesia, Dr. I Made Dharma Yasa.
