Zydus Pinkathon Hyderabad Blends Fitness and Community as 5,000 Women Turn Up for 6th Edition

The sixth edition of the Zydus Pinkathon Hyderabad drew over 5,000 women to People’s Plaza, Necklace Road, on Sunday morning, reinforcing the city’s steadily growing engagement with women’s community running. Assembly commenced at 5:30 am, with participants across age groups and backgrounds lining up for the Raghu Vamsi 3 km, Lifelong 5 km, and 10 km races, alongside the ultra-distance categories.

The field included first-time runners, working professionals, senior citizens, and seasoned endurance athletes, all sharing the same course.

The Hyderabad leg also featured ultra categories of 50 km, 75 km, 100 km, and a 100 km relay, conducted under the Invincible Women platform, with strong participation from long-distance runners. The sustained uptake of these endurance formats points to the gradual rise of ultra-running among women in India.

In the timed race categories, Amala Kalapala won the 3 km in 19:10, while Mounika Kalapala secured first place in the 5 km with a time of 27:32. The 10 km title was claimed by Vadde Navya, who finished in 49:59, rounding off a competitive morning across distances.

Speaking after the event, Milind Soman, Founder, Pinkathon, said, “What stands out in Hyderabad is the comfort with which women are choosing to participate. Whether running in sportswear or traditional attire, the decision to show up and prioritise health is what truly matters. Seeing thousands gather at sunrise, many for their first organised run, reflects how participation is becoming more normalised across communities.”