Starlight Strides- Women's night Run

Starlight Strides – Women’s Night Run 2026 is the 6th edition of the special women-focused night running event organized by the Hyderabad Runners Society.

The event celebrates women’s fitness, confidence, safety, empowerment and active living, bringing women runners together for a unique running experience under the stars.

The event offers 10K Timed, 5K Timed and 5K Fun Run categories, along with a Gift A Run initiative that allows participants to sponsor a running opportunity for another woman.

Run Strong. Shine Bright. Inspire the World.

Event Overview

Event: Starlight Strides – Women’s Night Run 2026
Edition: 6th Edition
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Venue: Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad
Event Start: 6:00 PM onwards
Organizer: Hyderabad Runners Society
Race Categories: 10K Timed, 5K Timed and 5K Fun Run
Event Type: Women’s Night Run, Fitness & Empowerment Event

Choose Your Challenge

10K Timed Run

Distance: 10 KM
Format: Timed Competitive Run
Age Eligibility: Above 18 years
Entry Fee: ₹ 950

5K Timed Run

Distance: 5 KM
Format: Timed Competitive Run
Age Eligibility: Above 14 years
Entry Fee: ₹ 800

5K Fun Run

Distance: 5 KM
Format: Non-Timed Fun Run
Age Eligibility: Above 14 years
Entry Fee: ₹ 700

Gift A Run

Starlight Strides includes a Gift A Run initiative through which participants can sponsor a registration for another woman.

The initiative allows participants to gift a running opportunity to a woman runner from one of the event's supporting NGOs.

Gift A Run Categories:

10K Timed + Gift A Run
5K Timed + Gift A Run
5K Fun Run + Gift A Run

₹500 registration for the 5K & 10K Gift A Run option.

Current Race Categories

10K Timed Run
5K Timed Run
5K Fun Run
10K Timed + Gift A Run
5K Timed + Gift A Run
5K Fun Run + Gift A Run

Race-Day Schedule

Race Day: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Venue: Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad
Event Start: 6:00 PM onwards

10K: Individual flag-off time yet to be announced
5K Timed: Individual flag-off time yet to be announced
5K Fun Run: Individual flag-off time yet to be announced

What Participants Receive

For Participants:

Race BIB
Timing Chip – Timed 5K & 10K
Finisher Medal
Event T-Shirt
Post-run Refreshments
Race-Day Experience
Memories to Cherish

Race-Day Experience

Starlight Strides is designed to combine running with women’s fitness, confidence, safety and empowerment.

10K Timed Run
5K Timed Run
5K Fun Run
Women’s Night Running
Fitness & Wellness
Women’s Safety Awareness
Women’s Empowerment
Community Participation
Gift A Run
Finisher Medal
Event T-Shirt
Timing Chip
Post-run Refreshments

Women’s Safety & Empowerment

Starlight Strides is organized as a special recognition of women and focuses on encouraging participation in fitness and running.

Key themes include:

Women’s Safety
Women’s Fitness
Women’s Empowerment
Confidence
Healthy Lifestyle
Active Living
Community Participation
Sisterhood

The event provides a platform for women to come together, stay active and celebrate the spirit of womanhood.

Race-Day Facilities

Race BIB
Timing Chip for Timed Categories
Finisher Medal
Event T-Shirt
Post-run Refreshments
Event Volunteers
Race Support

Event Expo / Bib Collection

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

About Hyderabad Runners

Hyderabad Runners Society is a running community focused on promoting running and active lifestyles in Hyderabad.

The organization conducts running events, training programmes and community initiatives designed to encourage people to adopt running and healthy living as part of their lifestyle.