DHASH BENGALURU HALF MARATHON 2026

DBHM 2026

Event Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026
Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Route: Bengaluru Central Business District (CBD)
Powered By: Bengaluru Runners Association
Event Philosophy: For the Runners. By the Runners. With a Purpose.

Event Overview:

The DHASH Bengaluru Half Marathon (DBHM) 2026 returns for its second edition on 6 December 2026, bringing together runners, fitness enthusiasts, corporates, families and the wider Bengaluru running community.

The 2026 edition moves to the iconic Sree Kanteerava Stadium, with the race route taking runners through Bengaluru's Central Business District. The event is built around professional race management, accessibility, community participation and social and environmental impact.

Choose your Challenge:

1. 5K Run
• Distance: 5 KM
• Format: Run
• Registration Fee: ₹900 + GST
• Race T-shirt: Yes
• Finisher Medal: Yes
• Hydration Stations: Yes
• Race Photographs: Yes
• Breakfast: Yes

2. 10K Run
• Distance: 10 KM
• Format: Timed Run
• Registration Fee: ₹1,500 + GST
• Race T-shirt: Yes
• Finisher Medal: Yes
• BIB & Timing Chip: Yes
• Timing Certificate: Yes
• Hydration Stations: Yes
• Race Photographs: Yes
• Breakfast: Yes

3. 21.1K Half Marathon
• Distance: 21.1 KM
• Format: Timed Half Marathon
• Registration Fee: ₹2,250 + GST
• Race T-shirt: Yes
• Finisher Medal: Yes
• BIB & Timing Chip: Yes
• Timing Certificate: Yes
• Hydration Stations: Yes
• Race Photographs: Yes
• Breakfast: Yes

The current registration platform lists the above category fees excluding GST.

Registration Timeline:

• Early Bird Registration Opened: 15 June 2026
• Early Bird Registration Closed: 31 August 2026
• Regular Registration: From 1 September 2026
• Registration Closing: As soon as available spots are filled
• Race Day: 6 December 2026

One Runner One Tree:

A major highlight of DBHM is its “One Runner, One Tree” initiative.

The initiative connects participation in the race with environmental responsibility, with every runner contributing towards tree plantation and a greener future. The first edition resulted in the plantation of thousands of trees, and the initiative continues for the 2026 edition.

What Participant Receive:

Participants can expect:

• Official Race T-shirt
• Finisher Medal
• Race BIB
• Timing Chip for 10K & 21.1K
• Timing Certificate for timed categories
• Hydration Stations
• Race-Day Photographs
• Post-Race Breakfast
• Race-day support and facilities

Prize Money:

The 2026 edition carries a total cash prize pool of approximately ₹8.70 lakh across the 10K and 21K categories, according to reporting around the event launch.

Detailed category-wise prize distribution: Yet to be announced in the accessible registration information.

Purpose:

DBHM goes beyond running by connecting fitness, sustainability and community impact.

The event promotes:

• Healthy and active lifestyles
• Community participation
• Environmental responsibility
• Sustainable living
• Social impact through sport
• A stronger running culture in Bengaluru

Who Can Participant:

DBHM 2026 is designed for a broad running community, including:

• First-time runners
• Recreational runners
• Experienced runners
• Half-marathon runners
• Fitness enthusiasts
• Corporate teams
• Families
• Community groups
• Athletes and serious runners

BIB Collection:

Bib Collection Date: Yet to be announced
Bib Collection Venue: Yet to be announced
Bib Collection Timings: Yet to be announced

Important Event Information:

• Event Date: 6 December 2026
• Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
• Route: Bengaluru Central Business District
• 5K: ₹900 + GST
• 10K: ₹1,500 + GST
• 21.1K: ₹2,250 + GST
• 10K and 21.1K are timed categories.
• Registration closes once available slots are filled.
• BIB collection details are yet to be announced.
• The event continues the One Runner, One Tree initiative.