Saree Run Debuts in US, Promoting South Asian Wellness

A viral run from India, called the Sari Run, is hitting Southern California this Sunday.

It kicked off 10 years ago, which is 8 women in Bangalore, and now draws thousands across

multiple cities there.

The U.S. debut happens at Huntington Beach Central Park East, a 5K fun run and walk starting

at 7 a.m., celebrating health, culture, and South, Asian pride.

Organized by Los Angeles, based Indian American anal patrol, the event pushes back against

low fitness visibility for South Asians in the States.

Patel saw it on Instagram and wanted to bring it here to tackle high rates of heart disease

and diabetes in the community, plus get women prioritizing.

Their own wellness over family duties.

In India, founder Prama Deshbhande started it to get women moving despite social barriers.

He noticed they dominate boardrooms but skip runs, so the Sari run dealt confidence.

Many swished to athletic gear and stuck with it, like his.

Another in law who ran a half marathon at age 82.

This U.S. version adds yoga, dance, workshops, and speakers till 4 p.m., with $50 tickets

for the run, including swag.

Wear a Sari, Dupatta, or Curdy if you want.

But it's all about fitness without shame.

Proceed supported non-profit helping abuse survivors.

Interest is buzzing from cities like Austin and Chicago, and Deshbhande plans to help

expanded nationwide through diaspora networks, turning this into a bigger movement for reps

and wellness spaces.

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