Hyderabad,
February 23, 2026 : Hyderabad saw an early-morning surge of energy
and purpose as over 4200 runners took part in the Mindspace EcoRun
2.0, held on Sunday at Mindspace Madhapur. Back for the second
consecutive year and organised by Mindspace REIT in association with Mirchi,
the event blended a city-scale running experience with a strong sustainability
focus, drawing participation from seasoned runners, first-timers, families, and
corporate teams. The event atmosphere was amplified by Mirchi RJs, with
celebrities including Divi Vadthya, Harsh Roshan and Sridevi
Apalla who attended and flagged off the run.

Runners
participated in 5 KM, 10 KM, and 21 KM categories, the 21 KM Half
Marathon and 10 KM categories witnessed enthusiastic participation from aged 18
years and above, while the 5 KM run welcomed individuals aged 8 years and
above, making the event an inclusive celebration of fitness and community
spirit across age groups while building a strong community turnout across
Hyderabad’s workplace and neighbourhood ecosystem.

Designed
around a planet-friendly experience, the Mindspace EcoRun 2.0 featured eco-conscious
race kits such as plantable bibs, organic jerseys, refillable hydration
stations and biodegradable cutlery for breakfast, aimed at reducing
single-use consumption across the event and other waste management practices.

Ahead
of race day, the Mindspace EcoRun Expo held on February 20 and
21 hosted a Sustainability Flea Market, showcasing eco-friendly
products while enabling livelihood opportunities for specially abled
individuals and women from underprivileged communities, in partnership with
the NGO partner Nirmaan.

Speaking
about the second edition, Shrawan Kumar Gone, COO – K Raheja Corp (AP &
Telangana) said, “Mindspace EcoRun 2.0 reflects our continued commitment to
integrating sustainability into every aspect of our developments. Beyond being
a marathon, this initiative demonstrates how large-scale community engagement
can drive measurable environmental and social impact. We look forward to
growing this platform year after year and deepening its positive footprint.”

With
its second edition, Mindspace EcoRun continues to strengthen Hyderabad’s
growing movement toward mindful living, community wellness, and
sustainability-led action. A key highlight this year is that the event waste
collected will be upcycled into functional chairs and donated to school
children associated with the NGO partner Nirmaan