Prime Highlights:
- Pinkathon Bengaluru 2026, India’s biggest women’s run, returns on January 25 to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage women’s fitness and health.
- The event introduces ultramarathon categories through Invincible Women, inspiring women to challenge themselves and embrace preventive self-care.
Key Facts:
- Pinkathon, launched in 2012 by Milind Soman, has reached over 500,000 women, offered free breast screenings, and raised more than ₹1 crore for underprivileged cancer patients.
- Supported by partners like Zydus Lifesciences, Healthy Master, Lifelong, Sirona, Hyatt Centric, and Fujifilm, the event includes community runs such as the Saree Run, Babywearing Mothers Walk, and Grandmothers 10K.
Background:
Pinkathon, India’s biggest women’s run, returns to Bengaluru on January 25, 2026, at Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Partnering with Zydus Lifesciences, it aims to raise breast cancer awareness and promote women’s health.
Launched in 2012 by Milind Soman, Pinkathon has reached over 500,000 women, offered free screenings, and raised over ₹1 crore for cancer patients. Bengaluru’s edition is expected to witness over 7,000 women participating across categories ranging from 3 km to ultradistances of 100 km, including the debut of Invincible Women ultramarathon challenges.
At the launch, Milind Soman said that Pinkathon is not just a race, but a movement that encourages women to take care of their bodies and minds. With Zydus’ support, we aim to amplify awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.” The launch also unveiled mascots representing each race category, celebrating strength, resilience, and inspiration.
Ankita Konwar, founder of Invincible Women, said Pinkathon is a friendly space for women of all ages, and working with Zydus helps promote self-care and healthy habits.
Through Zydus’ Easiest Exam campaign, women are encouraged to do a quick three-minute monthly breast self-check, which can save lives. The Bengaluru event will also have community runs like the Saree Run, Babywearing Mothers Walk, and Grandmothers 10K, making it fun and inclusive for everyone.
With help from partners such as Healthy Master, Lifelong, Sirona, Hyatt Centric, and Fujifilm, Pinkathon brings women together to stay active, raise awareness, and focus on their health while fighting breast cancer.
