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  • Event duration: 88 hours commemorative run from 07 May to 10 May 2026
  • Total participants: 600 runners from Indian Air Force, Indian Army, and civilian volunteers
  • Event location: New Delhi
  • Organizing entity: Indian Air Force (IAF)
  • Commemoration purpose: First anniversary of 88-hours of successful air operations by IAF
  • Flag-off details: 07 May 26 at 0105 Hr by Air Officer in Charge Administration from India Gate
  • Conclusion details: 10 May 26 at 1700 Hr by Chief of the Air Staff at Air Force Station New Delhi (AFND)
  • Event format: Continuous relay format for 88 hours
  • Civilian participation: Civil authorities played vital role, civilian volunteers participated with vigour
  • Route landmarks: India Gate, Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Air HQ Vayu Bhawan, Nehru Park, New Moti Bagh road
  • Event aim: Foster esprit de corps amongst IAF personnel while enhancing public outreach and visibility of Indian Defence Forces
  • Additional activity: Indian Air Force Jazz band performed live at Nehru Park on 10 May 26 from 0630 Hr to 0800 Hr
  • Visitor counter: 1093 views recorded