Summary
Men’s Indian elite field is led by Harmanjot Singh, the reigning national 10K champion, while the women’s field is headed by former champion Lili Das.
The race features 22 men and 20 women, with prize money of up to 350,000 rupees for the men’s top three and up to 250,000 rupees for the women’s top three.
A new merit‑based rewards framework called Procam Rewards for Indian Distance Elites (PRIDE) will offer additional incentives, including a 100,000‑rupee bonus for setting a new Indian elite record.
The event will be live‑streamed on YouTube, allowing viewers to watch the race from 5 a.m. onward.