About the Event

Run Against Drugs – Run for Life

Organized by We The Leaders

📅 Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026
🕠 Reporting Time: 5:30 AM
🏁 Flag-off: 7:00 AM
📍 Venue: VOC Park, Coimbatore

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About the Event

Run Against Drugs – Run for Life is a large-scale public awareness initiative that aims to combat drug abuse through fitness, youth engagement, and community participation. By bringing together citizens from all walks of life, the event seeks to inspire a healthier, drug-free society while promoting unity and social responsibility.

With VOC Park, Coimbatore, having successfully hosted several public running events, it serves as an ideal venue for this impactful movement.

Theme

"Every Step Against Drugs is a Step Towards a Better Future."

Objectives

Create widespread awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
* Encourage youth participation through sports and fitness.
* Unite schools, colleges, corporates, families, and community organizations under a common cause.
Strengthen We The Leaders as a people-centric social movement. Promote healthy lifestyles and responsible citizenship.

Event Categories:

🚶 3 KM – Awareness Run

Designed for:

*Children
* Families
* Senior Citizens
* First-Time Participants

🏃 5 KM – Awareness Run

Ideal for:

* Students
* Women
* Corporate Teams
* Fitness Enthusiasts

Event Category

🚶 3 KM – Drug Awareness Walk

Open to:

- Children
- Students
- Families
- Women
- Senior Citizens
- Corporate Teams
- NGOs
- Fitness Enthusiasts
- NCC & NSS Cadets
- Defence Personnel
- Police Personnel
- General Public

Event Schedule

Time Programme

| 5:30 AM | Registration, Bib Collection & T-shirt Distribution
| 6:00 AM | DJ Session & Zumba Warm-up
| 6:20 AM | Anti-Drug Awareness Pledge
| 6:30 AM | Welcome Address
| 6:40 AM | Chief Guest's Address
| 6:50 AM | Flag-off Preparations
| 7:00 AM | 7 KM Challenge Run Begins
| 7:10 AM | 5 KM Awareness Run Begins
| 7:20 AM | 3 KM Family Awareness Walk Begins
| 8:15 AM | Finish Line Celebrations & Refreshments
| 8:45 AM | Prize Distribution Ceremony
| 9:15 AM | Vote of Thanks & Closing Ceremony

For queries:
runagainstdrug@gmail.com
9943163000

Grand Finale

The event concludes with a powerful community gathering, where all participants assemble in front of the main stage to take the **Drug-Free India Pledge**, reaffirming their commitment to building a healthier and safer nation.

A spectacular drone photograph will capture participants forming the message:

"COIMBATORE SAYS NO TO DRUGS"

This symbolic moment will be followed by the release of white and green biodegradable balloons (or other eco-friendly alternatives such as ribbon streamers or confetti cannons), representing hope, health, unity, and a brighter future for generations to come.

More than just a marathon, this event is a movement—one that empowers individuals, inspires communities, and sends a powerful message that together, we can build a Drug-Free India.