Freshathon Winter Rush – Paint the City Red 2026

FRESHATHON WINTER RUSH – PAINT THE CITY RED 2026

The Freshathon Winter Rush – Paint the City Red 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 13 December 2026, in Hyderabad, Telangana. Hosted by FIREFLY EVENTS, this special winter edition of Freshathon is dedicated to HIV awareness, education and ending the stigma surrounding HIV. The event features timed 10K and 5K races, along with non-timed 5K and 3K runs, bringing together runners, families and fitness enthusiasts for a meaningful cause. (Official Registration)

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Venue: Hyderabad, Telangana (venue to be finalized)
Organizer/Host: FIREFLY EVENTS
Event Name: Freshathon Winter Rush – Paint the City Red
Categories: Timed 10K, Timed 5K, Non-Timed 5K, Non-Timed 3K
Event Type: Road Running Event
Theme: HIV Awareness, Education and Ending Stigma

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

Red Rush – 10K Timed Run
Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,399
Format: Timed

Red Pulse – 5K Timed Run
Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹1,199
Format: Timed

Red Pulse – 5K Non-Timed Run
Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹999
Format: Non-Timed

Red Spark – 3K Non-Timed Run
Distance: 3 KM
Registration Fee: ₹799
Format: Non-Timed

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

Red Rush – 10K Timed Run – ₹1,399
Red Pulse – 5K Timed Run – ₹1,199
Red Pulse – 5K Non-Timed Run – ₹999
Red Spark – 3K Non-Timed Run – ₹799

Discounted prices may be available on the registration page. Check the official listing for current payable fees.

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Reporting Time: 5:00 AM
Category-wise Flag-off: Yet to be confirmed.

START & FINISH POINT

Hyderabad, Telangana.
Exact venue and start/finish point are yet to be finalized.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Breakfast on Race Day
E-Certificate of Participation

TIMING & RESULTS

10K Run: Timed Category
5K Run: Timed Category
5K Run: Non-Timed Category
3K Run: Non-Timed Category

AGE CATEGORIES

Age categories and minimum age requirements are yet to be confirmed by the organizer.

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

Date: Yet to be announced
Time: Yet to be announced
Venue: Yet to be announced

Participants should check the official event listing for BIB collection instructions before race day.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Award categories and prizes are yet to be confirmed by the organizer.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Runners, fitness enthusiasts, beginners, families and community members can participate, subject to the organizer’s eligibility requirements. The event encourages participation in support of HIV awareness, education and inclusion.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Take on a running challenge across multiple distances
Promote HIV awareness and education
Help reduce stigma and discrimination
Support fitness and healthy living
Be part of a community-driven event with a meaningful cause

ORGANIZER

FIREFLY EVENTS

CONTACT DETAILS

For sponsorships, group registrations and general queries, contact the Freshathon team through the official registration listing.

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

The event is scheduled for 13 December 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana. The exact venue is yet to be finalized. Registration cancellations, transfers and refunds are not permitted according to the published event terms. Participants must confirm the latest race-day and BIB collection instructions with the organizer.