Beyond the Finish Line: 15 Years of Hyderabad Marathon celebrated through the lens kicked off
Hyderabad: Fifteen years of running, thousands of stories and countless moments of determination, celebration and community came alive today as the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026, organised in collaboration with Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, inaugurated “Beyond the Finish Line — 15 Years of Hyderabad Marathon”, a special photographic exhibition celebrating the marathon’s remarkable journey.
The especially curated photo exhibition is formally inaugurated on Thursday in the presence of the Hyderabad Runners Society members, running community and photo enthusiasts.
The Exhibition is open until October 5th. It will be open to visitors formally from September 25 to October 5, 2026, at Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad. The public at large are requested to make use of this opportunity to check out the pics on the display. The organisers also would like to appeal to public, fitness freaks, aspiring runners, marathoners, those who strive to lead an active lifestyle must visit the exhibition and draw inspiration.
Amita Desai, Founder Director & Executive Director, Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad and Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, described the collaboration as a one-of-a-kind initiative extending beyond Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad’s cultural engagements. She shared that being part of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 felt like being part of a “sea of humanity” – an event where the city comes together to make it happen.
Reflecting on the marathon experience, she highlighted three key lessons: taking charge of one’s health and life; moving from confusion towards clarity and purpose; and discovering resilience while being part of a diverse and motivated community.
She further reflected that Hyderabad Runners has helped make Hyderabad a city of health, environmental consciousness, joy and collective consciousness.
Rajesh Vetcha, Founder & Mentor, Hyderabad Runners, highlighted that the organisation’s vision extends beyond physical health to overall wellbeing, with the aim of making an active lifestyle a part of everyday life for the citizens of Hyderabad.
Reflecting on the 15-year journey, he noted that the exhibition celebrates 15 years through 15 photographs, alongside countless entries and stories that have contributed to one of Hyderabad’s largest community-driven events.
The exhibition, inaugurated at Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, brings together a curated selection of photographs from the recently concluded Hyderabad Marathon Photo Contest. The photographs capture the many dimensions of the marathon—from the excitement at the starting line and the intensity of the race to the emotions at the finish line and the moments that often go unnoticed behind the scenes.
More than a sporting event, the Hyderabad Marathon has evolved into a celebration of people, perseverance and the spirit of Hyderabad. The exhibition seeks to tell that larger story through photographs that showcase runners, volunteers, supporters, photographers and the city itself.
