Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Powai Run 2026 Promotes Health and Women Empowerment
The Powai Run 2026 was a big event in Mumbai where over 11,000 people ran to support good causes.
Brookfield Properties and the Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers organized it.
They had special pink auto-rickshaws to help women become drivers and earn money.
The money raised went to help people with heart surgeries, cancer care, and education for girls.
There were different types of runs, including one for the leaders of Brookfield Properties and another for students and teachers from IIT-B.
Some famous runners, like Geeta Chauhan from the Indian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team and Amarjeet Singh Chawla, a visually impaired runner, also participated.
The event was a lot of fun and helped make the community stronger and more inclusive.
Over 11,000 runners participated in the Powai Run 2026, organized by Brookfield Properties and the Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers.
20 pink auto-rickshaws were sponsored to empower women through driving training, promoting financial independence and safety.
Proceeds from the event supported various charitable causes, including heart surgeries, cancer care, and girl child education.
Special runs included the CEO Run for Brookfield Properties' leadership and the IIT-B Run for students, faculty, and alumni.
Notable participants included Geeta Chauhan, captain of the Indian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team, and Amarjeet Singh Chawla, a visually impaired runner.
- Who
- Brookfield Properties and Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers, along with over 11,000 runners, including IIT-B students, faculty, and alumni.
- What
- The Powai Run 2026, a charity run promoting health, community, and women empowerment.
- When
- January 11, 2026.
- Where
- Downtown Powai, Mumbai, India.
- Why
- To raise funds for charitable causes, promote health and fitness, and empower women through skill-based driving training.
- Event Name
- Powai Run 2026
- Organizers
- Brookfield Properties and Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers
- Date
- January 11, 2026
- Location
- Downtown Powai, Mumbai
- Participants
- Over 11,000 runners
- Special Features
- 20 pink auto-rickshaws for women empowerment, CEO Run, IIT-B Run
- Charitable Causes
- Heart surgeries, cancer care, girl child education, community health
- Notable Participants
- Geeta Chauhan (Indian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team captain), Amarjeet Singh Chawla (visually impaired runner)