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Pune Runs 24 Hours for Charity
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ultra runners completed a 24-hour marathon at Amanora Sports Arena.
- The event united runners, families, and children for local charities.
- Funds raised will support vulnerable children and women in society.
Ultra runners in Pune demonstrated remarkable endurance during a continuous 24-hour community marathon held at the Amanora Sports Arena. The event, which ran through Saturday, saw champions like Santosh Padmanabhan and Gagan Buttan complete the full duration, drawing significant energy from enthusiastic local spectators.
The marathon fostered a vibrant festival-like atmosphere, with continuous running throughout the night. Shorter race categories engaged participants of all ages, including families and children, while volunteers and residents cycled in to offer support. This collective effort aimed to boost awareness of running's health benefits and generate vital funds for charitable causes.
The non-commercial initiative, organized by Runner's High, successfully channeled support towards Sarthak Seva Sangh, Spherule Foundation, Sai Vishwanath Memorial Trust (SVMT), Adarsh School, and Amrut Bharati Shikshan Sanstha. This event underscored the power of community spirit in driving both personal achievement and collective generosity.
