Zydus Lifesciences and Pinkathon Announce 10th Edition of Mumbai Pinkathon to Champion Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness
Mumbai, September 25, 2025 —Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., a global innovation-driven healthcare company, in collaboration with Pinkathon, India’s largest women’s run, today announced the 10th edition of the Mumbai Pinkathon, to be held on 21st December 2025 at MMRDA Grounds, BKC. This marks the beginning of a six-city initiative across 2025–26 under the banner of Zydus Pinkathon, aimed at raising awareness on breast cancer and women’s health.
Uniting Fitness and Awareness
The announcement was made in the presence of:
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Dr. Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.
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Meha Patel, Vice-Chairperson, Zydus Foundation
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Milind Soman, Actor, Fitness Icon & Founder of Pinkathon
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Ankita Konwar, Founder of Invincible Women
Together, they underlined the significance of regular self-breast exams and the role Zydus Pinkathon plays in encouraging early detection and proactive healthcare among women.
Dr. Sharvil Patel remarked,“With the Easiest Exam campaign, we want to empower women with the knowledge that a simple 3-minute self-exam each month can be life-saving. Through our partnership with Pinkathon, we aim to reach more women, raise awareness, and drive meaningful action in the fight against breast cancer.”
Milind Soman, Founder of Pinkathon, added,“Pinkathon has always championed women’s health, strength, and inclusivity. With Zydus as our Title Partner, we are taking this mission nationwide—encouraging every woman to prioritise her health and fitness.”
Meha Patel, Vice-Chairperson, Zydus Foundation, stated,“A woman’s wellbeing is central to the happiness of her family. Promoting regular self-breast exams is a small but vital step in addressing the alarming rise in breast cancer cases. As we say: ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivaar.’”
Event Details: Mumbai to Kick Off National Series
The Mumbai edition of Zydus Pinkathon will feature multiple run categories for varying fitness levels:
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3 km, 5 km, and 10 km
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Ultra-distances of 50 km, 75 km, 100 km, and 100 km relay under the Invincible Women initiative
Registrations are now open across all categories.
Following Mumbai, Zydus Pinkathon will travel to Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, engaging over 30,000 women nationwide over the next nine months.
The Easiest Exam Campaign Returns in October
Coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Zydus will launch the second edition of its impactful campaign — The Easiest Exam — encouraging women to perform a simple three-minute self-breast exam.
With the powerful message — “Do haath, teen minute aur ek easy exam” — the campaign will include:
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Nationwide awareness drives
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Podcasts and expert-led conversations
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Stories from breast cancer warriors
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On-ground community events
The goal: combat stigma, dispel myths, and empower women with life-saving knowledge.
Why It Matters
Breast cancer continues to be one of the most prevalent cancers among women in India. Over 2 lakh women are diagnosed every year, and tragically, a woman dies from breast cancer every 8 minutes—often due to late diagnosis. Early detection through regular self-checks can significantly improve survival rates.