We Wonder Women, a Coimbatore-based NGO focused on empowering women is organizing Freedom Run 2023 - a 5 km marathon on August 27 in Decathalon near Neelambur, Coimbatore with the view to further sensitize the society about women's safety and equality, and also to use a portion of the funds raised via this run to support the education of girl students in rural parts of the district.

Registrations could be done via the website www.freedomrun.co.in. Rs. 500 is the registration charges for an individual. The registration fee covers T-shirt, Medal, Certificate and Refreshment. The Marathon starts at Decathalon, proceeds to Neelambur and ends again at Decathalon. Men and children above 6 years can also participate in the running event. After the run, aerobics, zumba, DJ and entertainment activities will follow.

This is the third time We Wonder Women is organizing this run. This time it is supported by Karpagam Academy of Higher Education.

A press meet was held on Friday to announce the launch of the event. Coimbatore's own fitness icon Dr.Jaya Mahesh participated as the Chief Guest and made the launch of the T-Shirt for Freedom Run 2023 along with Amudha, Dean and Adhipandian, PRO, Karpagam Academy.

Last year at least 7,500 participants ran the marathon, and this year 10,000 participants are expected. Already 2500 participants have registered, a source said.