Partners, not just logos
Races worth showing up for. Gear worth trying. Partnerships with something real for Pune's runners.
Start a collabThe community
Led by Aakash Kamdi
PuneRunners brings together runners, joggers and walkers across the city. 950 runners connect on WhatsApp to find company, share routes and talk running.
r/punerunners (opens in a new tab) is the city-wide hub for Pune's running clubs and communities. Member-led, open to every pace.
Ways to work together
Samples first. Give runners a chance to understand the product before any wider collaboration is agreed.
From the club: An agreed way to introduce a relevant product to the community.
From the brand: Samples, honest product details and a clear proposal. No minimum-sales promise or automatic positive review.
A useful deal for Pune's runners, with clear terms and no guesswork.
From the club: Agreed offer details shared through agreed club channels.
From the partner: A coupon or discount for members, clear eligibility, validity and redemption terms, and a reliable contact.
Race partnerships and event tie-ups are considered case by case, based on what the community needs.
Race partnerships: The club shares agreed race information; the organiser offers discounted entries for members with clear terms.
Event tie-ups: Bring a venue, an idea or something useful for runners. The plan, responsibilities, costs and club involvement are agreed together.
Individually
For individual collaborations, reach out to Aakash directly. Personal codes and product features can be discussed separately from the club.
A personal discount code or affiliate link Aakash can share with runners who follow him.
From you: A code or link, clear terms and reliable tracking. What gets shared, and where, is agreed first.
A real try and an honest take on Aakash's own channels, when the product fits runners.
Note: No scripted reviews and no promised praise. Paid or gifted features are labelled.
Clear from the start
Every collab is agreed case by case. Community size is not guaranteed reach, attendance or sales. Samples do not buy a positive review. No automatic endorsement, exclusivity or access to member contact details.
Channels, deliverables, timing and any costs are agreed before anything goes live. Paid or gifted collaborations are labelled.
Make the first move
Who is it for? What do runners get? What would you like from PuneRunners?
Send a short note with your organisation, the idea, the member benefit, timing and what you need from the club. Email works best for proposals; Instagram is fine for a first hello.
A message starts a conversation. It is not a booking or an agreed partnership.
Reach Aakash
Opens WhatsApp. Review your message and tap Send.
