The 6th edition of Spirit of Pinkathon saw a 160-km run from Mumbai to Pune, led by endurance runners Captain Pooja Mehra and Poonam Karanjkar. The three-day event aimed to promote women’s fitness and resilience. Organisers said such initiatives inspire women to push limits and prioritise health.

Pune, April 4: The spirit of endurance, resilience, and women’s empowerment came alive once again as the Spirit of Pinkathon flagged off its 6th edition, featuring an extraordinary 160 km run from Mumbai to Pune. The run commenced on 2nd April 2026 at 5:00 AM from Shivaji Park, Mumbai, and culminated at the AFMC Ground, Pune on 4th April 2026, over the course of three days.

Leading this inspiring journey are two remarkable runners, Captain Pooja Mehra (Retd.), a 49-year-old ultra-marathoner, psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and former Indian Army officer, and Poonam Karanjkar, a 45-year-old endurance runner and former IT professional. Together, they will undertake this demanding multi-day run, embodying the core ethos of Pinkathon, empowering women to push boundaries and prioritize their health.

The Spirit of Pinkathon has consistently championed women’s fitness and well-being, encouraging women from all walks of life to embrace an active lifestyle and challenge their perceived limits.

Speaking about the initiative, Pinkathon founder Milind Soman said: “The Spirit of Pinkathon is a powerful reminder that fitness and endurance are not just physical, they are deeply connected to mind and emotion. Every year, women across the country continue to redefine what strength looks like, and this 160 km Mumbai to Pune run is a testament to that spirit. Poonam and Captain Pooja embody resilience, courage, and purpose, inspiring countless others to take that first step towards their own fitness journey. Pinkathon has always stood for empowering women to believe in themselves, and initiatives like this bring that vision to life in the most extraordinary way.”