The Great India Run: Run for India

The Great India Run from India Gate

The Great India Run 2016 will showcase 12 Indian and International ultra-runners, who will run from India Gate in New Delhi to The Gateway of India in Mumbai across 6 states covering an average of 80-90 km each day. It will be flagged off by eminent running personalities such as ultra-runner Arun Bhardwaj, Ironman athlete Milind Soman, and MobieFit co-founder and marathoner Gul Panag among others.

The Great India Run will kick off on July 3, 2016 in New Delhi and will end on July 20, 2016 in Mumbai. Over the two weeks runners will cover nearly 1500 km with support from thousands of running enthusiasts in mini events at 6 pitstops.

Speaking to NewsX, ultra-marathon runner David Bredo said, "The heat is a problem but I am getting used to the condition. Also Indian food is a challenge to me, it's just too spicy in India but I am getting used to it."

Commenting on the association, iTV Network founder Kartikeya Sharma said, “ITV Network has always been at the fore front of using media as a platform for change. We are delighted to be associating with this event.”