Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Vadodara Marathon to Feature Inclusive Gazra Run
The Vadodara Marathon is happening this Sunday, and it's very special because it includes a new run called the Gazra Run.
This run is 5.5 kilometers long and is for everyone, including people from different genders and abilities.
Krutika, a 22-year-old transgender woman, is excited to run in it.
The Gazra Run is part of a bigger project to make sure everyone feels included and supported.
There will also be other runs like the Jawan Run for soldiers and a regular marathon.
The event is organized by the Shree Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya and the Vadodara Marathon team.
They want to make sure the event is fun and helpful for everyone, with lots of prizes and good facilities for runners.
The Vadodara Marathon will feature the Gazra Run, a 5.5-km inclusive run for diverse communities.
Krutika, a 22-year-old transgender outreach worker, is participating in the Gazra Run.
The Gazra Run is part of Project Gazra, aiming to promote inclusivity and mental health awareness.
The marathon will also include the Jawan Run for military personnel and other runs with a total prize money of Rs 25.06 lakh.
The event is organized by Shree Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya (SMCSU) and Vadodara Marathon, with a focus on providing the best facilities for runners.
- Who
- Krutika, a 22-year-old transgender outreach worker, and 700 other participants
- What
- Vadodara Marathon featuring the Gazra Run, an inclusive 5.5-km run
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Vadodara, India
- Why
- To promote inclusivity, women empowerment, and mental health awareness
- Event
- Vadodara Marathon
- Date
- Sunday
- Gazra Run Distance
- 5.5 km
- Gazra Run Participants
- 700
- Organizers
- Shree Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya (SMCSU) and Vadodara Marathon
- Certification
- Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and Athletics Federation of India (AFI)
- Total Prize Money
- Rs 25.06 lakh
- Full Marathon Prize Money
- Rs 12.10 lakh
