Run for an Amputation-Free Tamil Nadu — Event Gallery
The Run for an Amputation-Free Tamil Nadu was successfully completed on Sunday, 23 August 2026 as a purpose-driven Chennai running event focused on public awareness and limb preservation. Hosted at Vistas, Pallavaram, Chennai as the start and finish point, with the route proceeding through Pallikaranai, the event brought together 1,800+ runners across 6K and 12K categories. The day reflected three central themes throughout the venue and along the course: community, fitness, and awareness for an Amputation-Free Tamil Nadu, guided by the message, "Every step supports limb preservation."
The initiative was presented by Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals, with Chennai Connects serving as the Event Management Partner. Registration and check-in were supported through a QR-code process, and the event experience was designed to be smooth and welcoming for first-time participants, families, corporate teams, and experienced Chennai runners alike—strengthening the spirit of the Chennai running community and highlighting the growing interest in running events in Chennai.
Event Flag-Off & Dignitaries
The morning commenced with a special flag-off ceremony at 5:30 AM sharp. The run was ceremonially flagged off by the Hon'ble MLAs, whose presence brought added significance to the awareness initiative and underscored the wider community support:
M. Arul Prakasam
MLA (Saidapet)
J. Kamatchi
MLA (Pallavaram)
ECR P. Saravanan
MLA (Sholinganallur)
Their support underscores the shared vision for an Amputation-Free Tamil Nadu.
Event Gallery
This gallery captures the event journey from pre-dawn arrivals and race preparation at Vistas, Pallavaram, through registration, warm-ups, and the start-line momentum, to the on-route moments across Pallikaranai. It documents the inclusive enthusiasm of the 6K run Chennai participants—families, first-timers, and community groups—as well as the sustained pace and determination shown by runners in the 12K run Chennai category, including running clubs, fitness enthusiasts, and corporate teams. The images also acknowledge the essential contribution of volunteers and medical/support teams who facilitated a safe and well-coordinated experience, and they conclude with finish-line celebrations, medal moments, and the closing proceedings that marked a successful end to a meaningful morning.
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Our Mission
As an awareness-focused community run, the event aims to encourage responsible health awareness, emphasizing early detection, timely medical consultation, appropriate treatment, and care that supports limb preservation without making medical assurances. The gallery is presented in this same spirit: to reflect participation, solidarity, and sustained community engagement.
A Sincere Thank You
We extend our sincere thanks to every runner, volunteer, medical/support team member, sponsor, partner, and the entire organizing team for making this one of the most memorable running events in Chennai and for standing together towards an Amputation-Free Tamil Nadu.