{"id":9098,"date":"2026-04-04T20:32:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T20:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=9098"},"modified":"2026-04-04T20:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T20:32:06","slug":"130014944-cms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=9098","title":{"rendered":"Speed, grit & the 5K surge: Inside the fastest race at Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 | India News – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\"Speed,<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Times Internet Half Marathon 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The city didn\u2019t just wake up – it accelerated.At the Times Internet Half Marathon 2026, over 15,000 runners took over one of Delhi\u2019s most iconic stretches – starting from the historic India Gate, sweeping through the grand, tree-lined avenues of Lutyens\u2019 Delhi, and looping across wide, uninterrupted roads designed for pace and precision.It was a route that balanced beauty with performance – flat, fast, and unforgiving. Every turn carried momentum, every stretch demanded rhythm, and every kilometre pushed runners deeper into their limits, all while the capital stood on the sidelines, cheering them forward.Within this electric setting, the 5K category emerged as one of the most intense races of the day.Short in distance, ruthless in execution – the 5K left no room for hesitation.<\/p>\n

The faces behind the pace<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Vivek Chaudary<\/keyword><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Vivek\u2019s journey into competitive running began after the 12th grade – but what followed was a steady and determined rise. <\/p>\n

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Vivek Chaudary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

From discovering the sport to representing Himachal Pradesh at the national level, his path reflects discipline built over time. He is not a product of overnight success, but of consistent effort – an athlete who earned his place on bigger stages through persistence and focus.<\/p>\n

Harsh Mallik<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Harsh brings with him the kind of experience that only time and consistency can build.His journey has been gradual, shaped by patience and learning. Starting at his own pace, he has evolved into a runner who understands the demands of racing – when to hold back, when to push, and how to stay composed under pressure.<\/p>\n

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Harsh Malik<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In a race as sharp as the 5K, that awareness becomes a defining strength.<\/p>\n

Shivam: Running with purpose<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Shivam\u2019s journey is not just about performance – it is about evolution.Built on the foundations of school athletics and sharpened through years of competitive exposure, he has grown into an athlete who understands both the science and the soul of running. His presence reflects discipline, resilience, and quiet confidence.<\/p>\n

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Shivam<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Having competed across national platforms, his journey carries both experience and ambition. There is a certain composure in the way he runs – measured, aware, and deeply intentional.Because for Shivam, running isn\u2019t just about pace.It\u2019s about purpose.<\/p>\n

The nature of the 5K battle<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

The 5K is unforgiving.There\u2019s no settling in, no gradual rhythm to ease into. From the very first step, runners are forced into decisions – how fast to go, how long to hold, when to break.It becomes a race defined by:<\/p>\n

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