Pune, Mar 31: Pune will host the Inclusion Run on April 5, 2026, bringing together citizens, families, educators, therapists, and community leaders to celebrate neurodiversity and champion inclusion.
Organised in the spirit of World Autism Awareness Day, the event aims to go beyond awareness and promote meaningful participation and acceptance of neurodiverse individuals in everyday life.
The initiative is led by two Pune-based changemakers Soma Gupta, founder of the inclusive experiential platform Ghumakkad, and Dr Rashmeet Kaur, paediatric and sensory integration therapist and founder of My Sensory Park. United by their shared vision of a world where every individual is valued for their unique strengths, the two founders have brought together a strong network of partners to make the event possible.
The Inclusion Run will feature three race categories designed to encourage participation from all age groups and fitness levels:
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5 km run
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3 km run
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1 km fun run
Champions of Inclusion to Grace the Event
We will have distinguished leaders who have actively contributed to inclusion.
Chief Guests
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Bharat Patil — Bronze medalist in cycling at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games, who has represented India at multiple international competitions.
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Masarrat Tavawalla — Co-founder and Director of Sunderji’s Global Academia, and a leading voice in autism inclusion.
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Sumit Sehgal — International medalist and current national champion in Class 4 and 5 para table tennis.
Esteemed Guest
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Praveen Kumar Anand, popularly known as “Kumar Uncle,” who transformed a garbage-dumped land parcel in Pune into a thriving urban forest, inspiring a citizen-led environmental movement that has helped restore hundreds of acres of green spaces.
Distinguished Guests
Popular radio personalities RJ Bandhya and RJ Kedar will also be present, lending their voices and influence to amplify the message of inclusion.
A United Front: Partners Supporting the Inclusion Run
The Inclusion Run is made possible through the collective support of organisations committed to community engagement, wellness, and inclusion.
Sponsors and Partners include:
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Medal Sponsor: Zen Zone – A Space for Holistic Healing
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Co-Sponsors (Medal): Anishaan Future Pride Inclusive Day Care
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Nutrition and Hydration Sponsor: Astryx
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Venue Partner: Tribeca Highstreet
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Venue and Gifting Partner: Decathlon Tribeca Highstreet
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Inclusion Champion: Paranjape Swaniketan
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Managing Partner: Trailblazer (Rahul Shah & Deepakshi Shringare)
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Community Partners: Heartfulness Institute and Rotaract Club of Pune Cantonment (RCPC)
Event Details
Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026 Time: 6:00 AM Venue: Tribeca Highstreet, NIBM Road Categories: 5 km Run 3 km Run 1 km Fun Run
Registration
Individuals, families, schools, and corporate teams are invited to participate and support the movement for inclusion.
Registration Website: https://konfhub.com/autism-awareness-run
