Tuffman 24 Hours Stadium Run New Delhi (8th Edition)

Solo & Relay Endurance – From 1 hr to 24 hrs

The Tuffman 24 Hours Stadium Run is a unique endurance running event hosted by Tuffman India at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium track in New Delhi. Now in its 8th edition, this event pushes runners to test their physical and mental toughness over looped laps on a synthetic track — a completely different experience from typical road or trail races and a true festival of endurance sport.

Event Overview

• Event Name: Tuffman 24 Hours Stadium Run – New Delhi (8th Edition)
• Dates: 7 – 8 March 2026 (Saturday – Sunday)
• Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Athletics Track, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi
• Start Time: 4:00 PM (7 Mar) — race begins & continues through the following day
• Organiser: Tuffman India — endurance sports platform with a focus on challenging and engaging running formats across India.

Race Categories & Formats

The event spans multiple time-based and distance-based challenges designed to suit a range of endurance levels. All running is on track loops — not tar roads or trails — making this a true test of consistency, pacing and grit.

24 Hours Solo

• Extremely demanding endurance challenge — run as many laps as possible between 4:00 PM (7 Mar) to 4:00 PM (8 Mar).
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Eligibility requirement: Completed a 12 hr run or 80 K in the last 2 years.

100 K Solo

• Target a full 100 km within 15 hrs.
• Starts: 5:00 PM (7 Mar)
• Eligibility: Completed a marathon in <4:45 or any 50 K in the last 2 years.

12 Hours Solo

• Two time-slots: Slot A: 4:00 PM–4:00 AM, Slot B: 4:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Eligibility: Completed a marathon or 50 K in the last 2 years.

6 Hours Solo

• Slot A: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, Slot B: 4:00 AM–10:00 AM.
• Eligibility: Completed a half marathon in the last 2 years.

3 Hours Solo

• Multiple time windows across the weekend:
• 4:00–7:00 PM, 7:00–10:00 PM (7 Mar),
• 4:00–7:00 AM, 7:00–10:00 AM (8 Mar).
• Eligibility: 18+ years.

‍1 Hour Solo

• Several one-hour sessions across race day and next morning:
• 4:00–5:00 PM, 5:00–6:00 PM, 6:00–7:00 AM, 3:00–4:00 PM.
• Minimum age: 10 years.

3 Hours Team Relay

• Teams of 3 runners, each member runs 1 hr during: 07:00–10:00 AM (8 Mar)
• Minimum age: 14 years
• No gender restrictions on team composition.

Finishing & Title Criteria

Tuffman categorises performance with achievement titles based on distance and time covered:

• Ultra Tuffman: 161 K+ in the 24 hr category.
• Tuffman: 100 K within the 15 hr cutoff.
• Tuffman in 12 hrs: 80 K+ completed.
• Tuffman in 6 hrs: 50 K+ covered.
• For timed runs (3 hr/1 hr/relay), finishers earn Aspiring Tuffman status.

Race Inclusions

Each registered runner gets:
✔ Quick-dry Tuffman/Tuffwoman T-shirt
✔ Race bag & timing bib
✔ Live results tracking
✔ Tuffman finisher’s medal
✔ Hydration & nutrition support round the clock
✔ Hot meals, medical & physiotherapy support
✔ Digital finisher certificate
✔ Race photos & memories
✔ Podium trophies for top finishers in each category (individual and team relay)

Race Expo & Kit Distribution

• Expo / Bib/Kit pickup: 7 March 2026, typically midday — exact time slots announced by organisers at the venue.
• All participants must collect race kits within the designated timeframe.

Who Should Participate

This stadium run challenges runners of every level:

• Elite endurance athletes seeking certified multi-hour race experience
• Ultrarunners targeting 100 K and beyond
• Track specialists wanting controlled loops, pacing consistency
• Team runners looking for relay fun and exploration
• Younger participants (10 yrs+) eager to try timed loop events

**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate, timely event information, all details, including date, venue, category, and race logistics, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating.