Why the run
The Pardada Pardadi Runathon is more than just a race—it’s a movement to empower rural girls through education and opportunity. By participating, you’re helping us break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future. The 9 th edition of the RUNATHON, in collaboration with the running expert Coach Ravinder, is likely to witness participation of over 5000 persons including students from 40 schools, parents, staff, expert runners and more.
Glimpse into the Past
Since 2014, PPES has successfully organized the Rural Half-Marathon in Anupshahr annually. The unfamiliarity of girls’ participation in sports and runs by the community, underpinned the existence of a deeply patriarchal society. Mr Virendra Sam Singh, the founder of Pardada Pardadi pledged to break the gender stereotypes and taboo that forbade the girls from playing sports.
Pardada Pardadi Runathon 2025
📅 Date: 14 September 2025
⏰ Time: 6AM
📍 Venue: Anupshahr
🏃 Categories: 5 km | 10 km
🎁 Registration Includes: Medal on completion, refreshments
The run will have two categories, namely, 5KM & 10KM, both being non-competitive. Medals will be given to all the participants on completion of the run.
Pardada Pardadi Runathon 2025
Nearly 5000 people from diverse backgrounds, including hundreds of young girls, came together for the 9th edition of Pardada Pardadi ‘RUNATHON’ to celebrate the education and empowerment of rural girls and women on 14 September 2025 at Anupshahr, Bulandshahr, UP
The theme of the event ‘Educate to Empower’, aligned with the mission & vision of the organisation, inspiring runners from over 40 schools from the districts of Bulandshahr, Sambhal & Aligarh, parents, staff, distinguished personalities & professional runners. The run was conducted across two non-competitive categories, 5KM & 10KM. The event was sponsored by SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd, DS Group, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd & Jaypee Hospital.
Mr. Madan Godara, a celebrated Runner & Guinness World Record holder (Feb 2025), graced the event as the Chief Guest. Accompanying him were Ms Anju Saini, a sports icon, professional runner & National Record holder, and Coach Ravinder, a prominent figure in the Indian running community.
The event concluded exhibiting tremendous energy and scale that would go a long way in amplifying the message of empowerment of girls and women through holistic education that includes sports as a crucial part of the curriculum.
