Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Hyderabad's Gunners Soldierathon Marks 200 Years Of Artillery
A fitness event called the Gunners Soldierathon is happening in Hyderabad on Sunday.
People can join races of different distances.
There is also a short celebration walk for young children and specially-abled participants.
The longest race is a half marathon for people aged 18 and older.
The event celebrates 200 years of the Regiment of Artillery.
It is organised by Fitistan, a fitness community.
The event encourages exercise, discipline and healthy living.
Some of the money raised will help soldiers with spinal cord injuries receive rehabilitation.
The Federal Bank Gunners Soldierathon will take place Sunday at the Artillery Centre in Golconda, Hyderabad.
The event is the second edition of the Gunners Soldierathon and marks 200 years of the Regiment of Artillery.
Races include a 21.0975-kilometre half marathon, 10-kilometre run, 5-kilometre run/walk, 1-kilometre celebration walk and Cheer Buddy category.
Age requirements range from three years for the celebration walk to 18 years for the half marathon; specially-abled participants may join the walk.
Proceeds will support paraplegic rehabilitation centres in Pune and Mohali, while 5% of SENA product proceeds support injured soldiers.
- Who
- Fitistan is organising the Federal Bank Gunners Soldierathon, with participation from runners and walkers of different ages.
- What
- The second Gunners Soldierathon, featuring multiple running and walking categories.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not specify the calendar date.
- Where
- The Artillery Centre, Golconda, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To promote fitness and healthy living, mark 200 years of the Regiment of Artillery, and support rehabilitation for injured soldiers.
- Organiser
- Fitistan — Ek Fit Bharat
- Event
- Federal Bank Gunners Soldierathon
- Edition
- Second edition
- Commemoration
- 200 years of the Regiment of Artillery
- Race categories
- 21.0975 km, 10 km, 5 km, 1 km Celebration Walk and Cheer Buddy
- Beneficiaries
- Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centres in Pune and Mohali
- SENA contribution
- 5% of SENA product proceeds support injured soldiers and their rehabilitation