calender_icon.png 9 February, 2026 | 4:34 AM

ISKCON Hyderabad Organizes Hare Krishna Run 2026

09-02-2026 12:00:00 AM

ISKCON Hyderabad, a globally renowned spiritual organization dedicated to promoting health, mindfulness, and conscious living, organized the Hare Krishna Run 2026 at Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park, Necklace Road, Hyderabad On Sunday. The run was conducted in three categories – 10K Harinaam Run, 5K Bhakti Run, and 3K Sankirtan Walk , witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 3,000 runners and walkers, all united to support the noble cause of De-addiction and an Addiction-Free Bharat.

The Run was presented by W3Global India, whose commitment to social responsibility and wellness initiatives added immense strength to the movement. Their support ensured that the Hare Krishna Run stood not only as a fitness event but also as a powerful awareness campaign against substance abuse and digital addiction.

The Run flag-off was graced by Nikhil Chakravarty , Director of Industries -Govt of Telangana, Dr. Shirish kumar G. Chavan , MD – Nizam Sugar Factory & Dean, ESIC Medical College & Hospital Sanathnagar,  Venkatesh Battu, Manager – Admin & Facilities, W3Global India Pvt Ltd, Varada Krsna Das - spiritual guides, Convenor – ISKCON Abids Temple, Sambhu Vaisnav Das, Hanuman Vijay Das, General Manager – ISKCON Abids,  Global Events team  also flagged off the 5K and 3K runs. MLC Addanki Dayakar also attended the closing ceremony.

The ceremonial flag-off was led by ISKCON spiritual leaders, who emphasized the importance of adopting healthier lifestyles rooted in mindfulness and community welfare. They highlighted that the Hare Krishna Run is more than a race – it is a movement to inspire individuals to live addiction-free lives and embrace conscious living.

The Hare Krishna Run concluded with vibrant chanting, cultural performances, and the distribution of prasadam, leaving participants inspired to carry forward the message of health, mindfulness, and an Addiction-Free Bharat.