Bangalore: IT major Wipro on Sunday said over 63,000 participants took part in the ninth edition of the 'Spirit of Wipro Run' organised by the company in 110 cities across the globe.
The 'Spirit of Wipro Run' is an annual global initiative to celebrate the true spirit of Wipro with thousands of employees, their families, friends, customers, analysts and suppliers running together on the same day at different locations across the world, the company said in a release.
The central theme of this year's event - For the Long Run - underscores marathons as a test of endurance, dedication and commitment.
Wipro said the 2014 edition of the 'Spirit of Wipro Run' saw over 300 people from client organisations participate in the run. The event also saw officially timed 10K and half-marathons in Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Hyderabad.
As in the previous years, the run supports local causes identified by Wipro Cares, the community initiatives arm of Wipro. This year's run will also see an active community engagement programme along with various NGOs on a global scale, it added.
T K Kurien, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, Wipro Limited, said, "Marathons celebrate the triumph of human spirit and instill in us the ability to overcome seemingly unsurmountable challenges. Grit, stamina and determination are key business attributes, all of which are essential for a marathoner."
He said: "Over 63,000 runners including employees, customers, families, friends and other stakeholders participated in our ninth edition, bearing testimony to the resounding success of this year's run."
