Pinkathon

Breast cancer is the most occurring type of cancer in women worldwide, accounting for 25% of all cases. Its incidences are rising in India, which has the highest number of women dying from the disease in the world.

United Sisters Foundation, an organisation working to spread awareness about breast cancer and female health, conducted a marathon called Pinkathon in Chennai, where only women could participate.

This blog contains 20 photos from the run.

Location : Chennai District, Tamil Nadu.

Photos shot in July 2017.

All photos © S Srikant.

A pacer (left) has words of encouragement for his runner (right) during the 21 km run in Kamarajar Salai, Chennai.

A 21 km runner in Swami Sivananda Salai, Chennai.

A 21 km runner flanked by pacers on Napier Bridge in Kamarajar Salai, Chennai.

Ladies from Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai taking part in the 10 km run.

Women taking refreshment at a specially set up stall in Kamarajar Salai, Chennai.

Runners on Napier Bridge, Chennai during Pinkathon.

A middle-aged woman (centre) runs in saree.

A young lady runs on Napier Bridge in Kamarajar Salai, Chennai.

A mother looks at her daughter as they run on Napier Bridge.

This young woman looks determined as she runs on Napier Bridge.

2 runners from Officers Training Academy smile and wave for the camera as they compete in Pinkathon in Chennai.

Runners join Kamarajar Salai after taking a left from Swami Sivananda Salai. A University of Madras building forms the backdrop.

Runners approaching the finishing point during Pinkathon in Chennai.

A girl smiles as she runs towards the finish.

A visually impaired young lady is guided towards the finish by her ally during Pinkathon in Chennai.

A visually impaired runner and her ally are all smiles towards the end of the run.

Women stretch out to music after the run in Chennai.

A young woman whistles as she can barely hold back her excitement, much to the amusement of her friends.

A baby is given water by her mother's friend post-run during Pinkathon in Chennai.

The top 3 finishers of the 10 km category pose with their prizes as they are applauded. The pink bicycle is for the winner (holding pink teddy bear).