Garbathon concept is the first cultural fitness race; alike Marathon running races. It is derived from the holistic well-being concept of YoGGarbA.

Anish Rangrej, a Garba Researcher having a research expertise of 15 years in Garba designed the innovative concept of Garbathon. Garbathon was invented & launched by Anish Rangrej in the year 2023.

“Garbathon® is an innovatively designed cultural fitness race which aims to promote fitness through Indian Hindu Cultural Celebrations.”

Garbathon is a well-organized program to perform Garba in a standardized duration of Garba rounds; i.e. either 45 minutes OR 90 minutes. It is planned to foster fitness with a base of Indian Hindu Cultural Celebration. 

Garbathon is developed aiming to enhance awareness for health and fitness through cultural activity in the society. The first ever Garbathon around the world was organised on October 24, 2023 wherein 1500-2000 participants had joined. It was organised by Surat City Police and the Indian Academy of Garba & Dodhiya at the Police Parade Ground, Athwalines, Athwa, Surat.