THE SPIRIT OF PINKATHON Mumbai to Pune endurance run completed its 6th edition featuring the 160-km run between the two cities. The run commenced on 2nd April 2026 at 5:00 a.m. from Shivaji Park, Mumbai, and culminated at the AFMC Ground, Pune on 4th April 2026, over the course of three days.
Leading the run were 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, a media release said.
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.”
Ankita Konwar, Founder, Invincible Women, added: “Spirit of Pinkathon is about showing what consistency and belief can build over time. Endurance journeys like this go far beyond distance, they represent discipline, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward despite challenges. Seeing women take on a 160 km run reinforces that strength is not defined by speed or scale, but by the willingness to start and to keep going. We hope stories like these inspire more women to take that first step towards a more active and confident version of themselves.”
