Kanya-A-Thon 2026

Welcome to 8th Edition of Kanya-A-Thon 2026

Run For Sanitary Pads is back with its 8th edition this year .The 8th Edition of an event being organized by the Universal Runners Marathon in association with The Venkateshwar School,Sec-57 ,Gurugram is a charity fundraiser event .

Kanya-A-Thon: This event with a view to create the awareness and educating them about the benefits of using sanitary pads and encourage the girls to use sanitary pads to lead a better & healthy life. It has been a charity Run to change the lives of young girls with respect to education, nutrition, immunization and their overall well being. our participants that we have and are able to continue to impact many lives through our noble initiative. Kanya-A-Thon – 2026 will be held on Feb 15th at Gurugram, where it has traditionally been held over the last few years.

Our Purpose: URM is organizing this event with a view to create the awareness and educating them about the benefits of using sanitary pads and encourage the girls to use sanitary pads to lead a better & healthy life. Through our Run ,we aim to improve the health and quality of the life for girls & women who are underprivileged and can’t afford the sanitary pads and will educate them with the benefits of using sanitary pads for their own safety. We need your support to reach needy girls/women with sanitary products this year.

Our Mission: Stop The Spot , many Girls and women who can’t afford sanitary pads during their Periods. Only 45% of India’s Menstruating women use sanitary pads .

Every woman has a chance to aspire for a healthier and wonderful life! Contribute sanitary pads for underprivileged girls and women. We come together as one to make things right .So ,participate to help this noble cause. I look forward to your support for this initiative.

1. Promote Menstrual Hygiene Awareness: To spread awareness about menstrual hygiene, break taboos, and encourage open conversations about periods, especially in communities where it is still considered a stigma.
2. Provide Sanitary Pads to Underprivileged Girls: To raise funds and collect sanitary pads that will be distributed to girls who lack access to menstrual hygiene products, ensuring they can manage periods safely and confidently.
3. Reduce School Absenteeism Among Girls: Many girls miss school due to lack of sanitary pads. The run aims to ensure menstrual products are accessible so no girl has to compromise her education because of her period.
4. Empower Girls With Confidence & Dignity: To support girls in maintaining their dignity, self-esteem, and comfort during menstruation, helping them participate fully in school, sports, and daily activities.
5. Encourage Community Participation & Social Responsibility: To bring together individuals, schools, corporates, and communities to collectively support menstrual hygiene and gender equality.
6. Break Myths & Remove Social Barriers: To challenge harmful beliefs and practices around menstruation, promoting a healthier, more informed, and stigma-free society.
7. Promote Women’s Health & Well-Being: To improve overall menstrual health, encourage regular usage of safe hygiene products, and highlight the importance of proper sanitation practices.
8. Strengthen the Movement for Period Equality: To create a stronger, continuous movement that ensures menstrual products are treated as a basic necessity, not a luxury.

8th Edition Kanya -A-Thon -2026 Event Details:

Event Date: Sunday, 15th February 2026

Location: Gurugram (Haryana)

Distance: 21km | 10.5Km | 5.25Km | 3km

Race Categories: (Open to all male & female )

• Half Marathon 21Km (With Timing Chip )
• 10.55 Km Run (With Timing Chip )
• *5.25 Km Run  (With Timing Chip )
•  3Km Run ( (Without Timing Chip )

Registration Fee Details :

(1).  21Km RUN With Timing Chip:

Race Start Time : 5:30 Am

Cut Off Time : 3 .15 Hours

Registration Fee : 1600 Rs./-

Prizes : Trophy for Top 3 Runners Male & Female in below age categories.

Men & Women : Age Category (18 yrs to 65 Above )

• 18 yrs to 30 yrs
• 30.1 yrs to 45 yrs
• 45.1 yrs to 60
• 60.1 yrs +

(2). 10.55 KM RUN With Timing Chip :

Race Start Time : 6:00 AM

Cut Off Time : 2 Hour

Registration Fee : 1500 Rs./-

Prizes : Trophy for Top 3 Runners Male & Female in below age categories.

Men & Women : Age Category (12 Years to 65 Above )

• 12 yrs to 30 yrs
• 30.1 yrs to 45 yrs
• 45.1 yrs to 60 yrs
• 60.1 yrs +

(3). 5.25 Km Run with Timing Chip :

Race Start Time : 6:30 AM

Cut Off Time : 1 Hrs

Registration Fee : 1400/-

Prizes : Trophy for Top 3 Runners Male & Female in below age categories.

Men & Women : Age Category (8 yrs to 65 Above )

• 8 yrs to 18 yrs
• 18.1 yrs to 30 yrs.
• 30.1yrs to 45 yrs.
• 45 .1 yrs to 55 yrs.
•  55.1 yrs +

(4). 3 Km Run without Timing Chip  :

Race Start Time : 7:00 AM

Cut Off Time : 45 minutes

6 years to 65 Above

Registration Fee : 1200 Rs/-

Prizes : Trophy for Top 3 Runners Male & Female in below age

(6 yrs To 65 yrs Above )

Note: T-shirt size for Adults : 

• XXS: 32
• XS – 34
• Small – 36
• Medium – 38
• Large – 40
• X-Large – 42
• XX- Large – 44
• XXX-Large -46

On Race Day :  All The Participants will get water station , Energy Drink & first Aid on per 2 km ,Start & Finishing Point, Finisher Medal ,Winners Trophy ,Energy Drink & Refreshment After Completing Run online Timing Certificate & Race Result Available On Website Next 2 Days From The Event Date .

Note : Timing certificate from this event can be used to qualify for all major Marathons in India”

All The Registered Participants will get: 

Without Timing Chip Bib Number ,DryFit T-shirt , Winner Trophy, Certificate, Beautiful Finisher Medal & Refreshment After Completing Run.

Kanya -A-Thon – Reporting & Flag Off Timing

REPORTING TIME

• 21km – 5:00 AM,
• 10.55 Km – 5:30 Am
• 5.25 km- 6:00 Am
• 3km – 6:30 Am

Flag Off Time

• Flag Off Time : 21km -5:30 AM
• Flag Off Time : 10.55 km -6:00 AM
• Flag Off time : 5 km – 6:30 Am
• Flag Off Time : 3km – 7:00 Am

Registration Closing Date : 8th February 2026

Kanya-A-Thon BIB EXPO DETAILS

Date: Saturday, 14th Feb 2026

Timing: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Venue: Gurugram

Route Map: Will Update you soon

We start with warm up exercises / Zumba and close with cool down stretches.

Deliverables: Dry Fit T-shirt to all the Participants – Timing chip for only Half Marathon ,10.55 Km and 5.25 Km run- Medals and E- certificate to all the Participants (21km ,10.5km,5km,3km &1km ) -Winner’s Trophy – Post-run refreshment to all the Participants- On Route Hydration to all the Participants- Photographs / Videography- Medical support- Zumba, Music ,Dhol and lot of Fun

Rules & Regulations : 

1. Please do not litter the route. We will have dustbins all along the route.
2. Runners will get Finisher Medal , Energy Drink & Refreshments after finishing their running.
3. Event Photos , Race Result & Timing Certificate download after 2 day from the event date. Participants will get race result website & photos link on their E-mail ID .
4. Participants need to be at least 5 years old for the 3km run , participants need to be at least 8 years old for the 5km run .
5. Participants need to be at least 12 years old for the 10.55 km run
6. Participants need to be at least 18 years old for the 21.1 km ( HALF MARATHON )
7. Baggage Store Counter will be there on Race Day .
8. The Parking Area will be there .
9. Bib No. and T-shirt Collection not Available On Race Day for local Runners .
10. Bib Number & T-shirt Collection Date ,Venue & Timings details will be updated After Closing Registration , Participants will get mail also.
11. No refunds of registration amount or transfer of registration.
12. Please call for an ambulance or aid if you ever do feel dizzy or unsteady.
13. No entry , without Bib & Registration. Bib exchange is strictly not allowed, we will be disqualify them immediately .
14. For outstation Runners- you can collect your T-shirt & Bib on race day .