Hyderabad Runners Society hosts Starlight Strides Women’s Night Run

The Hyderabad Runners Society organized the sixth edition of the Starlight Strides Women’s Night Run at Gachibowli, attracting more than 1,100 female participants. The event focused on fitness, safety, and empowerment, offering three distinct categories: a 10K timed run, a 5K timed run, and a 5K fun run.

To promote inclusivity, the Society’s ‘Gift a Run’ initiative provided complimentary registrations to women from various NGOs, such as SABA. The event also featured the graduation of the Women’s Couch25K, a six-week training program, where over 180 women completed a 5K run guided by 17 mentors.

Cultural elements were integrated through the ‘Run in Saree, Win Big’ contest, which offered gift vouchers totaling ₹2.5 lakh to participants wearing traditional attire. Arun Kumar, President of the Hyderabad Runners Society, stated the initiative aims to inspire women to prioritize well-being and build confidence through running.