Dare Run 2026

DARE RUN 2026 is a powerful awareness and community running event presented by DHEE Hospitals, focused on raising awareness about arthritis, mobility, early symptoms, timely medical intervention and long-term care.

The event brings together runners, walkers, families and fitness enthusiasts to promote health, mobility and a more active lifestyle while standing in support of people living with arthritis.

DARE to Run. DARE to Raise Awareness. DARE to Make a Change.

Event Overview:

📅 Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026
📍 Starting Point: Forum South Bengaluru, Konanakunte Cross Metro Station, Anjanadri Layout
🏁 Finish Point: DHEE Hospitals, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru
⏰ Event Start: 5:30 AM onwards
🏃 Distances: 5K & 10K
🤝 Organizer: DHEE Hospitals
🎯 Theme: Arthritis Awareness, Mobility, Health & Fitness

Choose Your Challenge:

🏃 10K – The Endurance Run

• Distance: 10 KM
• Format: Timed Run
• Registration Fee: ₹600
• Minimum Age: 12 years
• Ideal for: Experienced runners and fitness enthusiasts

🏃 5K – The Fitness Run

• Distance: 5 KM
• Format: Timed Run
• Registration Fee: ₹500
• Minimum Age: 12 years
• Ideal for: Fitness enthusiasts, regular runners and beginners

🚶 5K – The Fun Run/Walk

• Distance: 5 KM
• Format: Fun Run/Walk
• Registration Fee: ₹100
• Minimum Age: 6 years
• Ideal for: Families, children, beginners and walkers
• Children below 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Race Day Schedule:

• 5:30 AM – Event activities / race start
• 10K Timed Run
• 5K Timed Run
• 5K Fun Run/Walk
• Zumba warm-up session
• Celebrity flag-off
• Live DJ & entertainment
• Post-run breakfast and prize distribution

Age Categories:

• 10K Timed Run: 12 years and above
• 5K Timed Run: 12 years and above
• 5K Fun Run/Walk: 6 years and above
• Children below 12 years in the Fun Run/Walk must be accompanied by an adult.

What Participants receive:

• Race BIB
• Timing Chip for timed categories
• Event T-shirt
• Finisher Medal
• Certificate
• Breakfast
• Hydration support
• Zumba warm-up
• Event Expo
• Photo Booth
• Prize Distribution

Race day Experience:

Participants can expect a lively and community-focused morning beginning at Forum South Bengaluru and finishing at DHEE Hospitals on Kanakapura Road.

The event combines running, walking, fitness activities, entertainment and health awareness, with a celebrity flag-off, live DJ, Zumba warm-up, hydration, breakfast and prize distribution.

Cause And Purpose:

DARE RUN is dedicated to creating awareness about arthritis, a condition that can affect mobility and quality of life.

The event aims to encourage:

• Awareness of arthritis and its symptoms
• Early recognition and timely medical intervention
• Mobility and joint health
• Regular physical activity
• Healthy lifestyle choices
• Compassion and support for people living with arthritis
• Community participation and health awareness

Who Can Participate:

• Individual runners
• Families
• Fitness enthusiasts
• Experienced runners
• Beginner runners
• Walkers
• Children aged 6+ in the Fun Run/Walk
• Participants interested in arthritis awareness and mobility

Participants must meet the minimum age requirement for their selected category.

BIB Collection:

📍 Venue: Yet to be announced
📅 Date: Yet to be announced
⏰ Timings: Yet to be announced

Facilities & Support:

• Hydration
• Medical / event support
• Zumba warm-up
• Breakfast
• Event Expo
• Live DJ & entertainment
• Photo Booth
• Finisher Medal
• T-shirt & BIB
• Certificate
• Prize Distribution

Organizer Information:

DHEE Hospitals

DHEE Hospitals presents DARE RUN as an awareness initiative focused on arthritis, mobility and healthier communities. The event is supported by partners including SMITAM NGO and Sambhavami Events.

Contact Details:

📞 Enquiries: +91 99458 18496
📧 Registration Email: reg.darerun@gmail.com

Important Event Information:

• The event is scheduled for 11 October 2026.
• The event starts from Forum South Bengaluru and finishes at DHEE Hospitals, Kanakapura Road.
• 10K and 5K are timed running categories.
• 5K Fun Run/Walk is a non-timed category.
• Minimum age for 10K and 5K Timed Run is 12 years.
• Minimum age for 5K Fun Run/Walk is 6 years.
• Children below 12 years must be accompanied by an adult in the Fun Run/Walk.
• Registration is scheduled to close on 20 September 2026, according to DHEE Hospitals' latest event communication.
• Category changes are not permitted on race day.
• Registrations made after 11 October 2026 will not have names printed on the BIBs, according to the official event page.