MAHAKAL JI TEMPLE RUN

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Mahakal Ji Temple Run 2026 is a destination running event in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, combining running, fitness, faith and the cultural heritage of the city of Mahakal. It is part of the “Daud Hindustan Ke Dil Ke Liye” marathon series organized by Bhopal Runners.

DATE: Sunday, 4 October 2026
VENUE: Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
ORGANIZER: Bhopal Runners / Run Bhopal Run
EVENT TYPE: Destination Running Event

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

21K HALF MARATHON

Distance: 21.1 KM
Format: Timed Run
Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (All Inclusive)
Reporting Time: 4:45 AM
Flag-off: 6:15 AM

10K RUN

Distance: 10 KM
Format: Timed Run
Registration Fee: ₹750 (All Inclusive)
Reporting Time: 5:30 AM
Flag-off: 6:30 AM

5K RUN

Distance: 5 KM
Format: Timed Run
Registration Fee: ₹500 (All Inclusive)
Age Eligibility: 12 Years & Above
Reporting Time: 5:45 AM
Flag-off: 7:30 AM
Cut-off: 1 Hour

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

• 21K Half Marathon – ₹1,000
• 10K – ₹750
• 5K – ₹500

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

4:00 AM – Volunteer reporting
4:45 AM – Half Marathon runner reporting
5:30 AM – 10K runner reporting
5:45 AM – 5K runner reporting
6:15 AM – 21K flag-off
6:30 AM – 10K flag-off
7:30 AM – 5K flag-off
9:30 AM – Award ceremony begins
10:30 AM – Finish area timing mats off / finish area closes

RACE ROUTE & EXPERIENCE

The Mahakal Ji Temple Run is designed as a destination run through Ujjain, a city associated with the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple. The event description highlights the combination of fitness with the city's spiritual and cultural atmosphere.

Terrain: Road / Flat
Location: Ujjain
Distances: 5K • 10K • 21K

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Registered participants are listed as receiving:

• Official Race T-Shirt
• Official Race BIB
• RFID BIB Tag
• Goodie Bag
• Water & Energy Drinks
• Route Refreshments
• Medical Assistance & Support
• Finisher Medal
• Post-Race Refreshments
• Finisher E-Certificate
• Timed Race Results
• Age-Group Awards

MEDICAL & COURSE SUPPORT

• Hydration/Aid Stations
• Medical aid stations
• Healthcare professionals near water stations
• Ambulances along the route
• Field hospital/medical station at the start-finish area
• Route marshals and race volunteers
• Route signage
• Lead vehicles
• Toilets at the start and along the course

AGE ELIGIBILITY

5K: 12 Years & Above

10K: Yet to be announced

21K: Yet to be announced

Participants below 18 years require parental consent as specified in the published race guidelines.

EXPO & BIB COLLECTION

Date: 2 & 3 October 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Yet to be announced

Participants will collect their:

• T-Shirt
• Goodie Bag
• Race BIB with RFID Chip

Participants are required to carry their registration confirmation and a government-approved photo ID for collection.

PRIZE & AWARDS

The 21K Open Category is eligible for prize money.

Age-group awards are also listed as part of the event experience. Exact prize amounts and detailed age-group categories are yet to be announced.

RBR STRIDE MEDALS

Participants completing the Half Marathon across multiple editions may qualify for special milestone recognition:

• Bronze Stride Medal: 3 years
• Silver Stride Medal: 6 years
• Gold Stride Medal: 9 years
• Epic Stride Medal: 12 years

GROUP & CORPORATE REGISTRATION

Group registrations are available.

10–49 registrations: 10% discount
50–99 registrations: 15% discount
100+ participants: 20% discount

For group/corporate registration, participants can contact the RBR team with the required number of registrations and categories.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

• Experienced runners
• First-time runners
• Fitness enthusiasts
• Families and friends
• Running clubs
• Corporate groups
• Participants looking for a destination running experience

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

• Participants should arrive according to their category reporting time.
• RFID-enabled BIBs are used for race timing.
• Participants must follow instructions from police, route marshals and race officials.
• Under-18 participants require parental consent.
• Race results announced on race day are provisional until final verification.
• Participants should carry valid identification during BIB collection.

CONTACT DETAILS

Organizer: Run Bhopal Run / Bhopal Runners
Phone: +91 94799 04444 / +91 94799 05555
Email: runbhopalrun@gmail.com

AT A GLANCE

Event: Mahakal Ji Temple Run 2026
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Location: Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Categories: 21K • 10K • 5K
Fees: ₹1,000 • ₹750 • ₹500
21K Flag-off: 6:15 AM
10K Flag-off: 6:30 AM
5K Flag-off: 7:30 AM
Organizer: Bhopal Runners / Run Bhopal Run
Series: Daud Hindustan Ke Dil Ke Liye
Terrain: Road / Flat

MAHAKAL JI TEMPLE RUN 2026

RUN WITH FAITH. RUN WITH PURPOSE. EXPERIENCE UJJAIN.