With the view to sensitize society about the importance of women's safety and equality, We Wonder Women, a Coimbatore-based NGO organized 'Freedom Run 2023' - a 5 km marathon on Sunday (August 27) in Decathalon near Neelambur, Coimbatore.

More than 2,500 participants including men and children participated in this running event that is chiefly sponsored by Karpagam Academy of Higher Education.

City Police Commissioner Balakrishnan, flagged off the event in the presence of various guests including Karumathampatti DSP Thaiyal Nayaki. The run began from Decathalon, proceeded to Neelambur and ended again at Decathalon at 7.05 a.m. 

The run saw women, men, children and differently-abled people participate with sheer enthusiasm. 

Post the run, there were several fun activities for the participants, including Zumba session by Sathya & Team, Fitness Dance by Hema & Team, Aerobics by Vasuki & Team, Fitness by Fling Fitness, Zumba by Thara & Team, Ability poster by Nithilayam Trust, Dance by She Unit and TDA, and a live DJ session.