Hyderabad, Jan 12: Hyderabad Runners Society, in collaboration with the Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF), successfully organised Treasure Hunt 2026, an engaging city-based experiential event that brought together fitness, culture, learning, and teamwork.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 30 teams, each consisting of four members, with a total of 120 participants taking part in the hunt. In keeping with the spirit of inclusivity, every team was mandated to include at least one woman and one child aged between 14 and 18 years, encouraging intergenerational bonding and gender balance.
Participants navigated through five carefully curated clues spread across a 4.5 km route in the heart of the city. The challenge required teams to identify each location, take a selfie as proof, and return to the finish point within 90 minutes. The clues were thoughtfully designed around key themes that reflect Hyderabad’s vibrant identity — cinema, food, currency, education, and politics.
At the conclusion of the event, three teams emerged as prize winners and were awarded book vouchers worth ₹5,000, ₹4,000, and ₹3,000, respectively, reinforcing the event’s strong alignment with the literary spirit of the Hyderabad Literary Festival.
Hyderabad Runners Society extended its sincere gratitude to Prasads IMAX, Paradise Biryani, and Vidyaranya School for generously granting access to their premises and supporting the smooth conduct of the event.
Treasure Hunt 2026 stood as a celebration of exploration, learning, teamwork, and community engagement, successfully blending physical activity with cultural discovery — values that both Hyderabad Runners Society and the Hyderabad Literary Festival strongly advocate.
The Treasure Hunt is a wonderful example of how literature can step beyond books and connect with people through movement, curiosity, and shared experiences. Collaborations like this truly celebrate the spirit of Hyderabad, Amita Desai, Festival Director