Zydus Pinkathon Delhi Turns International Women’s Day Into A Run For Health As 6,000 Women Gather For 8th Edition

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Nearly 6,000 women gathered for Zydus Pinkathon Delhi on 8 March 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The eighth edition returned to the capital after six and a half years. The run started at 5:30 am on International Women's Day.

Women ran distances from 3 km, Lifelong 5 km, and 10 km to 50 km, 75 km, 100 km, and a 100 km relay. First-time runners, endurance athletes, infant-carrying mothers, grandmothers, cancer survivors, and visually impaired participants shared the same track.

One visually impaired runner completed the 50 km ultradistance. One visually impaired team took part in the 100 km relay. The event underlined inclusion and determination. Ashish Sood, Home, Education, Sports, Power & UD Minister, Government of NCT of Delhi, attended the event.

Race results

The 3 km race saw Kriti Sharma win in 17:31. Sanjana Kumari finished second in 17:45. Kiran Singh took third place with 18:33. Each runner spoke through pace and presence rather than words.

In the Lifelong 5 km category, Aayushi Gupta finished first with 24:37. Sarika Yadav placed second in 24:59. Third place went to Shillaza Girdhar, who clocked 28:51. The field mixed recreational and regular runners.

The 10 km race went to Pooja, who ran 40:45. Second place went to Gayatri Mathur in 45:53. Third position was claimed by Nikita Rathee with 46:49. The timings reflected focused preparation and steady conditions.

Focus On Health Awareness

Zydus Pinkathon Delhi ran under the title partnership of Zydus Lifesciences. The event pushed preventive healthcare awareness through the Easiest Exam campaign. It urged women to perform regular self-breast examinations and turn discussion into a steady habit.

Flagging off the run, Ms Meha Patel, Vice Chairperson, Zydus Foundation, said, "Health is the foundation of every family's well-being. With 1 in 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer, awareness and vigilance are essential. Self-breast examination is a simple step that can help detect the disease early and save lives."

She added that the energy at the Delhi run showed how Zydus Pinkathon and the Easiest Exam campaign are "turning awareness into action." For her, thousands of women running on Women's Day underlined how early action can save lives.

What Did The Organisers Say About Zydus Pinkathon Delhi?

Pinkathon Founder Milind Soman said, "Watching nearly 6,000 women gather at 5:30 in the morning at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on International Women's Day is incredibly powerful. Delhi has always shown heart, and today we saw courage, consistency, and community come together again."

He noted the mix "from first-time 3km participants to ultra runners and our visually impaired athletes in the 50K and 100K relay." He said this edition reflected Pinkathon values of inclusion, endurance, and long-term commitment to health.

Ankita Konwar, Founder, Invincible Women, said the diversity stood out. "Young runners, seasoned athletes, mothers running with their babies, grandmothers, and visually impaired participants pushing extraordinary limits." She stressed that fitness is a lifelong journey, not a one-day target.

Participation Legacy And Partners

More than 50,000 women have run in earlier Pinkathon Delhi editions. The 2026 turnout signalled a renewed phase for the capital's running scene. Organisers said it showed what happens when women receive space and support to join sport at scale.

The Delhi event sat within Pinkathon's 2025–26 season. Founded in 2012, the movement uses running to build attention around women's health. After Delhi, the Zydus Pinkathon calendar moves to Pune on 5 April, keeping the season's rhythm.