Mumbai: Brookfield Properties and the Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers mixed purpose with pleasure as they welcomed over 11,000 runners to the annual Powai Run recently.
Headlining the event were 20 pink auto-rickshaws sponsored by Brookfield Properties and the Rotary Club to empower women through skill-based driving training. These vehicles both enable financial independence for the female operators and enhance safety and inclusion for women passengers.
Proceeds from the event – the 14th in the series, and the fifth year of collaboration with Brookfield Properties – were directed towards several charitable causes, ranging from life-saving heart surgeries and cancer care to girl child education, patient support, and community health and 
wellness programmes.
The event was flagged off from Downtown Powai by Ankur Gupta, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Head of Asia Pacific and Middle East, Real Estate, Brookfield; Eakta Menon, President, Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers; Danny Poljak, President and Co-Head of Real Estate, Brookfield Properties in Australia; and Charu Thapar, Executive Vice President, Head of Operations and CRM, Brookfield Properties in India.
In addition to the annual 4KM and 10KM races, Brookfield Properties also hosted two special category runs – the CEO Run for the senior leadership of Brookfield Properties stakeholders and strategic partners and the IIT-B Run, which saw over 1,000 current IIT-B students, faculty, and alumni participate. The run was flagged off by Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, Dean of Student Affairs, IIT B.
The competitive categories drew strong performances across age groups.
WOMEN’S 10KM
First: Kashish Malhotra
Second: Ishita Malhi
Third: Anupama Kamalam
MEN’S 10KM
First: Rochishnu Rawool
Second: Salman Shaikh
Third: Takashi Doi.
Other key highlights included:
Participation of Geeta Chauhan, the Captain of the Indian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team, in the post-run carnival.
The 100th 10KM run of Amarjeet Singh Chawla, an inspirational, visually impaired runner, is inspiring participants and audiences alike through his extraordinary journey.
Charu Thapar, Executive Vice President, Head of Operations and CRM, Brookfield Properties in India, said, “The Powai Run reflects our commitment to building vibrant, inclusive communities where we operate. Beyond our physical spaces, we focus on fostering meaningful engagement with residents, tenants, and local stakeholders through long-term partnerships and initiatives such as the Powai Run. It’s a terrific event that has become a hallmark of the Powai community, which is a credit to our long-term partner, the Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers. These efforts enable us to drive sustained community development while enhancing accessibility and a shared sense of belonging.”
Eakta Menon, President, Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers added, “Powai Run isn’t just a flagship fundraiser for us – it is the heartbeat of our year-round service. Every step taken by a participant powers a project that changes a life.”
Brookfield Properties and the Rotary Club of Mumbai Lakers reaffirm their commitment to creating meaningful and lasting impact across Downtown Powai and beyond, with Brookfield Properties continuing to foster inclusive spaces that strengthen communities.