RUN FOR LIFE 2026 – BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 6K RUN
Run for a Cause. Run for Awareness. Run for Life.
This October, Chennai comes together for Pephands Run For Life 2026 – Breast Cancer Awareness 6K Run, a special community running event dedicated to promoting breast cancer awareness, encouraging early detection, supporting survivors, and inspiring families to prioritize regular health check-ups.
Organized by Pephands Foundation, the event invites runners, joggers, walkers, families, friends, college students, corporate teams, running clubs, and breast cancer survivors to come together for a meaningful morning of fitness, solidarity, and hope.
The message is simple: Early Detection Saves Lives.
Every step taken during this 6K awareness run is a step toward creating greater awareness around breast cancer, breaking social stigmas, encouraging proactive health screening, and standing in solidarity with survivors and families affected by cancer.
🌸 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- 🏃 6K Breast Cancer Awareness Run
- 🎗️ Pink Ribbon-themed awareness activities
- 💃 Energetic Zumba & pre-run warm-up session
- 🩷 Special honouring of breast cancer survivors
- 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
- 👕 Official Dri-Fit Event T-Shirt
- 📜 Official Digital Finisher Certificate
- 🎁 Goodie Bag
- 🎟️ ₹1,000 worth of brand partner gift vouchers
- 💧 On-route hydration stations
- 🥤 Post-run refreshments
- 🚑 On-ground medical support and ambulance assistance
- 🏆 ₹30,000 total cash prize pool for the top 3 finishers
🏆 CASH PRIZES
Competitive runners have an opportunity to compete for exciting cash prizes:
🥇 1st Prize – ₹15,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₹10,000
🥉 3rd Prize – ₹5,000
Winners will also receive official recognition and awards.
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Event: Run For Life 2026 – Breast Cancer Awareness 6K Run
Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Venue: Phoenix Mall, Velachery, Chennai
Distance: 6K
Registration Fee: ₹799 per participant
Expected Participation: 2,000+ runners
⏰ RACE DAY SCHEDULE
4:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Assembly
Participants arrive at Phoenix Mall, Velachery.
5:00 AM – 5:20 AM
Pink Ribbon Warm-Up & Zumba
Get energized with a fun, high-energy warm-up and Zumba session before the run.
5:20 AM – 5:30 AM
Survivor Honour & Flag-Off Ceremony
A special ceremony celebrating courageous breast cancer survivors, ambassadors, and distinguished guests.
5:45 AM
6K Run Flag-Off
The official 6K awareness run begins. Route marshals and pacers will guide participants along the course.
7:00 AM onwards
Finish Line Celebrations
Complete your 6K, collect your custom finisher medal, enjoy post-run refreshments, and witness the winner's prize ceremony.
🎗️ WHY THIS RUN MATTERS
Breast cancer continues to affect millions of women around the world. Awareness, self-examination, regular screening, and early diagnosis can make a significant difference in outcomes.
Run For Life 2026 is more than a running event. It is a community movement designed to encourage conversations about breast health, inspire people to take preventive health measures, and remind families that timely detection can save lives.
By participating, you are not only challenging yourself physically—you are helping carry a message of awareness, hope, courage, and early detection.
Whether you are an experienced runner, a first-time participant, a casual walker, a student, a corporate employee, or simply someone who wants to support an important cause, you are welcome to be part of this movement.
👨👩👧👦 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The 6K Awareness Run is open to:
- Runners and athletes
- First-time runners
- Joggers and walkers
- Families and friends
- College and student groups
- Corporate teams
- Running clubs
- Breast cancer survivors
- Anyone who wants to stand in support of breast cancer awareness
You don't have to be a professional runner. You just need the willingness to take a step for the cause.
🎟️ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR ₹799 REGISTRATION?
Your race entry includes:
✔️ Official Pink Ribbon Dri-Fit Running T-Shirt
✔️ Custom Finisher Medal
✔️ Digital Finisher Certificate
✔️ Goodie Bag
✔️ ₹1,000 worth of brand partner gift vouchers
✔️ On-route hydration
✔️ Post-run refreshments
✔️ Medical support
✔️ Zumba & pre-run warm-up
✔️ Participation in the Breast Cancer Awareness 6K Run
🚗 PARKING
Designated parking facilities will be facilitated at Phoenix Marketcity, Velachery, with entry guidelines and traffic marshals starting from 4:00 AM.
🏢 CORPORATE & GROUP PARTICIPATION
Planning to participate with your company, college, running club, friends, or a large group?
Corporate teams, student squads, running clubs, and bulk registrations can coordinate directly with the event team for group participation.
Contact: +91 7305009919
Email: [email protected]
🩷 TAKE THE PINK RIBBON PLEDGE
Every participant carries more than a race bib on October 25.
You carry a message.
A message encouraging the women in your life—your mother, sister, daughter, wife, friend, colleague, or loved one—to prioritize their health and take proactive steps toward breast cancer awareness and early detection.
RUN FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT.
RUN FOR THOSE WHO SURVIVED.
RUN FOR THOSE WE REMEMBER.
RUN FOR THOSE WHO NEED AWARENESS.
This October 25, Chennai—let's Run For Life.
Register now for the Breast Cancer Awareness 6K Run at Phoenix Mall, Velachery.
₹799 | 6K Run | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | Phoenix Mall, Velachery, Chennai
Event venue
Phoenix Marketcity, 142, Velachery Main Rd, Indira Gandhi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India
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