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Over 4000 Runners Turned Up for Sustainability-Themed Marathon at Mindspace
Airoli East
Navi
Mumbai, March 09th, 2026 : Mumbai saw an
early-morning surge of energy and purpose as over 4000 runners took part
in the Mindspace EcoRun 2.0, held on Sunday at Mindspace Airoli East,
Navi Mumbai. Back for the second consecutive year and organised by
Mindspace REIT in association with Mirchi, the event blended a
city-scale running experience with a strong sustainability focus, drawing
participation from seasoned runners, first-timers, families, and corporate
teams. The event atmosphere was further amplified as Mirchi RJ Prerna hosted
the run alongside celebrities who attended and flagged it off. The star cast of
Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 – Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr, also promoted the film’s
first track, “Chhaap Tilak,” ahead of its April 24, 2026 release. The event
also saw the presence of actress Daisy Shah, who joined the celebration of
fitness and sustainability.
Runners
participated in 5 KM, 10 KM, and 21 KM categories, the 21 KM Half
Marathon and 10 KM categories witnessed enthusiastic participation from aged 18
years and above, while the 5 KM run welcomed individuals aged 8 years and
above, making the event an inclusive celebration of fitness and community
spirit across age groups while building a strong community turnout across
Mumbai’s workplace and neighbourhood ecosystem. The event featured
category-wise prizes of ₹20,000, ₹14,000, and ₹10,000 for the 21
KM Half Marathon and ₹14,000, ₹12,000, and ₹8,000 for the 10K.
Designed
around a planet-friendly experience, the Mindspace EcoRun 2.0 featured eco-conscious
race kits such as plantable bibs, organic jerseys, refillable hydration
stations and biodegradable cutlery for breakfast, aimed at reducing
single-use consumption across the event and other waste management practices.
Speaking
about the second edition, Ramesh Nair, CEO & MD, Mindspace REIT said,
“The Mindspace EcoRun is a reflection of our belief that workplaces can be
powerful catalysts for positive change, not just for business, but for
communities and the planet. Seeing over 4000runners come together at Airoli
East, united by a shared commitment to fitness and sustainability, is
incredibly inspiring.”
With
its second edition, Mindspace EcoRun continues to strengthen Mumbai’s growing
movement toward mindful living, community wellness, and sustainability-led
action. A key highlight this year is that the event waste collected will be
upcycled into functional chairs and donated to school children supported
by partner NGOs.
