Pune Run for Unity 2026

🏃 Pune Run for Unity 2026 is a large-scale community running event that brings runners of all levels together to celebrate fitness, unity, health and national pride. With multiple race categories, including a 24-Hour Ultra, 21K, 10 Miles, 10K, 5K and 3K, the event offers a challenge for serious runners as well as families and beginners.

Run Together. Stay Fit. Celebrate Unity! 🇮🇳🏃‍♂️

📌 Event Details

🏃 Event Name: Pune Run for Unity 2026
🎯 Edition: 2nd Edition
🏢 Organizer: RunBuddies Club
🤝 Initiative Led By: Murlidhar Mohol
📍 Location: Pune, Maharashtra
📅 Event Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
📍 Venue: S.P. College Sports Ground, Tilak Road, Sadashiv Peth, Pune
🏃 Event Type: Road Running / Community Running Event
🎯 Theme: Fitness, Unity & National Pride
🏅 Route: AIMS-certified route
📞 Contact: 8263907458 / 9370015930 / 9373797673 / 9881397107
📧 Email: buddy@runbuddies.club

🏃 Race Categories

🔥 24-Hour Ultra Run

🏃 Solo
👥 2-Person Relay
👥 4-Person Relay
📅 Start: Saturday, 31 October 2026
🚩 Flag-Off: 4:30 AM

🥇 Half Marathon – 21K

📏 Distance: 21 km
⏱️ Timed
🚩 Flag-Off: 5:00 AM

🏃 10 Miles

📏 Distance: 16.09 km
⏱️ Timed
🚩 Flag-Off: 5:00 AM

🔥 10K Run

📏 Distance: 10 km
⏱️ Timed
🚩 Flag-Off: 5:30 AM

🏃 5K Fun Run

📏 Distance: 5 km
🚩 Flag-Off: 7:15 AM

🚶 3K Fun Run

📏 Distance: 3 km
🚩 Flag-Off: 7:30 AM

🚩 Race Day Schedule

🌙 24-Hour Ultra: 31 October – 4:30 AM
🥇 21K: 1 November – 5:00 AM
🏃 10 Miles: 1 November – 5:00 AM
🏃 10K: 1 November – 5:30 AM
🏃 5K: 1 November – 7:15 AM
🚶 3K: 1 November – 7:30 AM

⏰ Participants should report at least one hour before their respective flag-off time.

💰 Registration Fees

💰 Current registration listing: ₹500 onwards

📍 Venue

🏫 S.P. College Sports Ground
Tilak Road, Lokamanya Nagar, Perugate, Sadashiv Peth, Pune, Maharashtra.

🏆 Prize Money & Recognition

🏆 The 2026 event listing includes a prize-money chart covering the major race categories.

🏅 Prize details are published by the organizer through the registration platform and may vary by category.

🎽 Participant Benefits

🎽 All Participants Receive

👕 Race T-Shirt
🏅 Finisher Medal
⏱️ Timing Chip
🏷️ Race BIB
📜 E-Certificate
🍽️ Breakfast
💧 Hydration Support
🛣️ Route Support

🏷️ BIB / Race Kit Collection

📅 2026 Bib Collection: To Be Announced
📍 Venue: Shubharambh Hall, Near Vartak Baug / Gharkul Lawns, 100ft D.P. Road, Mhatre Bridge, Erandwane, Pune, Maharashtra
⏰ Time: 11AM to 6PM

🌟 Event Experience

🇮🇳 Unity & National Pride
🏃 Multiple Race Categories
 🏅 Competitive & Fun Running
🎉 Energetic Race-Day Atmosphere
💧 Hydration & Route Support
🍽️ Breakfast
📸 Memorable Running Experience
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for Runners of Different Levels

⚠️ Important Rules

📝 Registration

❌ Registration details must be completed before race day.
🏷️ BIBs are non-transferable.
🚫 Using another participant's BIB can result in disqualification.
🏃 Participants must participate in their registered category.

🏷️ BIB & Race Entry

🚫 No BIB = No Entry
🏷️ Every participant must wear their official BIB on the front of their vest/shirt.
👕 Do not cover the BIB with a jacket or bag.
👮 Race officials may check BIBs at entry and on the course.

🛣️ Race Course

👮 Follow volunteers, signage and race officials.
🚫 Do not litter on the course.
🚗 Park only in designated areas and avoid blocking local access.
🏥 Report immediately to event staff if you or another runner feels unwell or is injured.