Runathon of Hope

Runathon of Hope 2026 – 15th Edition is a purpose-driven running event organized by the Rotary Club of Nigdi (Pune) Charitable Trust, bringing together runners, schools, industries, corporates and the wider community for a morning of fitness, health and social impact. The event, which was first envisioned in 2010, combines competitive running with Rotary's long-standing charitable initiatives and community projects.

The 2026 edition features 21K, 10K, 5K and Corporate 5K categories, with special age-category recognition for runners below and above 45 years.

Run for Health. Run for Hope. Create Lasting Impact.

Event Overview

Event: 15th Edition Runathon of Hope 2026
Location: Pradhikaran, Nigdi, Pune, Maharashtra
Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Venue: Exhibition Ground, Pradhikaran, Sector 27A, Nigdi, Pune
Event Time: 4:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Race Start: Approximately 5:00 AM
Organizer: Rotary Club of Nigdi – Pune Charitable Trust
Race Distance: 21K, 10K, 5K and Corporate 5K
Event Type: Road Running & Community Charity Run

Choose your Challenge

Half Marathon – 21K

Distance: 21 KM
Format: Timed competitive race
Entry Fee: ₹500 (listed all-inclusive)
Age Eligibility: 16+
Categories: Men & Women / age-category recognition
Race Start: Approximately 5:00 AM

10K Run

Distance: 10 KM
Format: Timed competitive race
Entry Fee: ₹500 (listed all-inclusive)
Age Eligibility: 16+
Categories: Men & Women / age-category recognition
Race Start: Approximately 5:00 AM

5K Run

Distance: 5 KM
Format: Timed competitive race
Entry Fee: ₹500 (listed all-inclusive)
Age Eligibility: 16+
Categories: Men & Women / age-category recognition
Race Start: Approximately 5:00 AM

Corporate Run – 5K

Distance: 5 KM
Format: Corporate participation run
Entry Fee: Contact organizer
Age Eligibility: Yet to be announced
Categories: Corporate participation
Race Start: Yet to be announced

Current Listed Registration Fee

21K: ₹500
10K: ₹500
5K: ₹500

Race-Day Schedule

Race-Day Window: 4:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Approximate Event Start: 5:00 AM

21K: Individual flag-off time yet to be announced
10K: Individual flag-off time yet to be announced
5K: Individual flag-off time yet to be announced
Corporate 5K: Individual flag-off time yet to be announced

What Participants Receive

For 21K, 10K, 5K & Corporate Run

Race T-shirt
Finisher Medal
Timing Chip
On-course Hydration
On-course Medical Support
Zumba Session
Stretching Session
Race Photos
E-Timing Certificate
Breakfast
Race-Day Event Experience

Race-Day Experience

Runathon of Hope combines competitive running with a strong community and social-purpose atmosphere.

21K Half Marathon challenge
10K timed race
5K timed run
Corporate 5K participation
Early-morning road running
Zumba session
Stretching session
On-course hydration
Medical support
Race photography
E-timing certificate
Post-run breakfast
Finisher recognition
Community and charitable atmosphere

Event Expo

Bib and race-kit distribution will take place before race day.

Dates: 23 & 24 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Bib-distribution Centre to be announced by the organizer