Hexaware Dream Runners Half Marathon 2026 – Event Summary
The 15th edition of the Dream Runners Half Marathon (DRHM) was held in Chennai on July 19, 2026, attracting 7,339 participants across the 10 km and 21.1 km categories. Hexaware Technologies Ltd returned as the title sponsor for the seventh consecutive year, reinforcing its focus on health, community engagement, and social impact.
Preparation for the race began several months earlier, with free, structured training programmes delivered through 14 Dream Runners chapters in Chennai. These sessions covered endurance, strength, recovery, nutrition, and injury‑prevention topics, targeting runners of both distance categories. The event also featured participation from personnel of the defence, police, and civic services, a hallmark of the marathon’s inclusive approach.
The race is AIMS‑certified and professionally timed, offering a competitive experience while remaining welcoming to first‑time runners. Volunteer "ploggers" cleaned the route throughout the morning, ensuring a tidy course.
In a statement, Nidhi Alexander, Chief Marketing Officer of Hexaware, highlighted that the sustained participation reflects the race’s growing importance in the city’s sporting calendar and its role in supporting year‑round services for individuals and families across Tamil Nadu. Race Director Rajeev Prasad thanked runners, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and city authorities for their contributions to the event’s success.
Financially, the marathon generated over INR 50 lakh in proceeds. The funds were distributed equally among three nonprofit organisations: Freedom Trust, which provides prosthetic limbs and mobility aids to amputees in rural India; Vijay Human Services, which delivers early‑intervention, special education, and vocational training for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and the International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC), which supports survivors of domestic and gender‑based violence, including acid‑attack survivors, throughout their recovery journey.
The press release concludes with a link to additional information about the event (https://dreamrunners.in/) and a brief corporate overview of Hexaware, describing its global technology and business‑process services footprint.