Pune Run for Unity and CME Soldierathon on November 15: Metro From 3:40 am, Start Points and Timings
Pune Metro will run from 3:40 am on Sunday, November 15, for the Run for Unity at Alka Chowk and the CME Soldierathon at Dapodi. Here are timings and stations.
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Pune, 13th November 2026: Pune Metro will start trains at 3:40 am on Sunday, November 15, so that runners can reach the Run for Unity at Alka Chowk and the CME Soldierathon at Dapodi before flag-off, Maha Metro said. Trains will leave all four terminals, Ramwadi, Vanaz, PCMC and Swargate, at 3:40 am.
Between 3:40 am and 6 am, trains will run every 20 minutes on both lines. Extra trains will run every 10 minutes from the Civil Court interchange towards Vanaz and PCMC.
Which metro to take for each race
| Event | Start point | Metro route | Get off at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run for Unity | Alka Chowk (Lokmanya Tilak Chowk) | Vanaz-bound Aqua Line, or Purple Line via Civil Court | Garware College or Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan |
| CME Soldierathon | College of Military Engineering, Dapodi | PCMC-bound Purple Line | Dapodi |
Runners from Hinjawadi and Balewadi can use the new Pink Line. Its first trains leave Maan and the RK Laxman Museum station in Balewadi at 3:40 am, PuneNow reported. Change at District Court for the Purple Line. After 6 am, normal frequencies resume.
Run for Unity: start times and distances
The Rashtriya Ekta Daud (Run for Unity) is set to start at 5:30 am from Alka Talkies Chowk, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to flag it off. The race listing published by organiser RunBuddies Club shows a point-to-point course from Alka Talkies to Fergusson College with these categories:
- Half marathon (21.1 km) and 10 miles: 5 am
- 10 km timed run: 5:30 am
- 5 km and 3 km fun runs: 7:15 am and 7:30 am
Start times can change on race day, so check the final instructions sent to your registered email.
CME Soldierathon at Dapodi
The fourth CME Soldierathon is held with the College of Military Engineering to mark the 246th Corps of Engineers Day. It includes a half marathon, a 10 km run, a 5 km run or walk and a 1 km walk, with flag-off at 5 am. Dapodi metro station is the closest stop.
Tips for runners
- Reach the start at least 45 minutes early, as security will be tight with a VIP at Alka Chowk.
- Carry your bib and a valid ID. Keep a metro card or the Pune Metro app ready to save time at ticket counters.
- Roads around Alka Chowk, Tilak Road, FC Road and Deccan are likely to see restrictions on Sunday morning. Pune Traffic Police had not published the diversion list at the time of writing.
- The morning will be cool, around 15 to 16°C at dawn, according to IMD. See our Pune weather this week report.
For fares and regular timings, see our Pune Metro timings and fares page, and for other weekend plans, Pune events this weekend.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Pune Metro start on November 15?
Trains start at 3:40 am from Ramwadi, Vanaz, PCMC and Swargate, and from Maan and Balewadi on the Pink Line, and run every 20 minutes until 6 am.
Which metro station is closest to Alka Chowk?
Garware College and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan stations are a short walk from Alka Chowk.
Where does the CME Soldierathon start?
At the College of Military Engineering in Dapodi; get off at Dapodi metro station.
What time does the Run for Unity start?
The Rashtriya Ekta Daud is scheduled to start at 5:30 am from Alka Talkies Chowk; longer race categories listed by the organiser begin at 5 am.
