Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh Red Run Promotes HIV and AIDS Awareness
The Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society held a running event in Vijayawada.
It was called the Red Run and took place in 2026.
The event aimed to help young people and the public learn about HIV and AIDS.
It also explained how HIV can and cannot be passed from one person to another.
Runners from 28 districts joined the state competition.
M Naresh won the men’s race, and E Swathi won the women’s race.
Each received Rs 35,000.
Winners may be considered for regional and national events.
APSACS held the 2026 State-level Red Run in Vijayawada to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and promote prevention.
Project Director B Smaran Raj inaugurated the event on BRTS Road by releasing balloons.
The marathon was held across all districts, with each district’s top three qualifying for the state event; participants from 28 districts took part.
Men’s winner M Naresh and women’s winner E Swathi each received Rs 35,000.
State-level winners may be considered for regional and national marathon events, officials said.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS), with participants from 28 districts.
- What
- The 2026 State-level Red Run marathon, held to raise HIV and AIDS awareness and promote prevention.
- When
- 2026; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- BRTS Road, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To educate the public, particularly young people, about how HIV is and is not transmitted and about preventive measures.
- Organizer
- Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS)
- Event
- State-level 2026 Red Run marathon
- Location
- BRTS Road, Vijayawada
- District participation
- Participants from 28 districts took part
- Men’s first place
- M Naresh; Rs 35,000
- Women’s first place
- E Swathi; Rs 35,000
- Next-level consideration
- State-level winners may be considered for regional and national marathon events