Zydus Pinkathon Delhi Celebrates Women's Day with Record Participation

A Grand Gathering for Women's Day

In honor of International Women's Day, Zydus Pinkathon Delhi hosted an impressive gathering of nearly 6,000 women at the renowned Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for its eighth edition, as reported in a recent release.

Event Highlights and Race Categories

After a hiatus of six and a half years, the event kicked off at 5:30 AM, featuring various race categories including 3 km, Lifelong 5 km, and 10 km, along with ultradistances of 50 km, 75 km, 100 km, and a 100 km relay. This inclusive event welcomed everyone from novices to experienced endurance athletes.

Inclusion and Inspiration

One of the most remarkable moments was the participation of a visually impaired runner in the 50 km ultradistance category, alongside a visually impaired team in the 100 km relay. Mothers carrying infants joined the 3 km race, while grandmothers and cancer survivors also took part, showcasing the event's commitment to inclusion and determination.

The event was honored by the presence of Ashish Sood, the Minister for Home, Education, Sports, Power & UD in the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Race Results

3 km Race

Kriti Sharma clinched first place in the 3 km race with a time of 17:31, followed by Sanjana Kumari at 17:45 and Kiran Singh at 18:33.

Lifelong 5 km Category

Aayushi Gupta topped the Lifelong 5 km category with a finish time of 24:37, while Sarika Yadav and Shillaza Girdhar secured second and third places with times of 24:59 and 28:51, respectively.

10 km Race

Pooja emerged victorious in the 10 km race with an impressive time of 40:45, followed by Gayatri Mathur at 45:53 and Nikita Rathee at 46:49.

Reflections from the Event

Milind Soman, the Founder of Pinkathon, expressed, "Seeing nearly 6,000 women gather at 5:30 AM at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on International Women's Day is incredibly powerful. Delhi has always shown heart, and today we witnessed courage, consistency, and community come together. This edition truly reflected what Pinkathon stands for: inclusion, endurance, and a long-term commitment to health."

Health Awareness Initiatives

The event, held in partnership with Zydus Lifesciences, aimed to raise awareness about preventive healthcare through the Easiest Exam campaign, urging women to perform regular self-breast examinations. This initiative emphasizes the importance of transforming health awareness into consistent action.

Meha Patel, Vice Chairperson of Zydus Foundation, stated, "Health is the foundation of every family's well-being. With 1 in 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer, awareness and vigilance are essential. The energy at today's run shows how initiatives like Zydus Pinkathon and the Easiest Exam campaign are turning awareness into action."

A New Era for Delhi's Running Community

Over the years, more than 50,000 women have participated in previous editions of Pinkathon in Delhi. The turnout this year marks a renewed chapter for the city's running community, demonstrating that when women are given the opportunity, they redefine participation in sports.

Ankita Konwar, Founder of Invincible Women, remarked, "The diversity of participation was remarkable; young runners, seasoned athletes, mothers with babies, grandmothers, and visually impaired participants all pushed extraordinary limits. Events like Pinkathon empower women to progress in their fitness journeys."

Looking Ahead

Founded in 2012, Pinkathon continues to leverage running as a platform to enhance participation, visibility, and sustained focus on women's health across India. Following the Delhi event, the Zydus Pinkathon calendar will move to Pune on April 5, continuing the momentum of the 2025-26 season.