NAMMA RUN BENGALURU 2026

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 is a large-scale community running event organized by Network18 and fueled by TE Sports, bringing together kids, parents, grandparents, adults, senior citizens and competitive runners for a celebration of fitness, togetherness and community spirit.

The event supports the Fit India Movement and encourages people of all age groups to make fitness and an active lifestyle a part of everyday life.

Run Together. Stay Fit. Celebrate Bengaluru.

Event Overview

📅 Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026
📍 Venue: NICE Road, Behind PES College, Hosakerehalli, Bengaluru
⏰ Event Start: 5:30 AM onwards
🏃 Distances: 1K, 2K, 3K, 5K, 10K & 21.1K
🤝 Organizer: Network18
⚡ Fueled By: TE Sports
🎯 Theme: Fitness, Family, Togetherness & Community Well-being

Choose Your Challenge

👧 1K – Kids Run

• Distance: 1 KM
• Format: Kids Fun Run
• Registration Fee: ₹99
• Flag-off: 5:30 AM
• Ideal for: Kids

👦 2K – Kids Run

• Distance: 2 KM
• Format: Kids Fun Run
• Registration Fee: ₹99
• Flag-off: 5:30 AM
• Ideal for: Kids

🎭 2K – Freestyle Costume Run

• Distance: 2 KM
• Format: Freestyle Costume Run
• Registration Fee: ₹229
• Ideal for: Participants looking for a fun and creative experience

🚶 3K – The Walkathon

• Distance: 3 KM
• Format: Walkathon
• Registration Fee: ₹499
• Ideal for: Parents, grandparents, families and beginners

🏃 5K – The Fun Run
• Distance: 5 KM

• Format: Non-Timed Fun Run
• Registration Fee: ₹499
• Ideal for: Families, beginners, fitness enthusiasts and casual runners

🏃 5K – The Timed Run

• Distance: 5 KM

• Format: Timed Run
• Registration Fee: ₹599
• Timing Bib: Yes
• Ideal for: Competitive runners and fitness enthusiasts

🏃 10K – The Fun Run

• Distance: 10 KM

• Format: Non-Timed Fun Run
• Registration Fee: ₹499
• Ideal for: Fitness enthusiasts and recreational runners

🏃 10K – The Timed Run

• Distance: 10 KM

• Format: Timed Run
• Registration Fee: ₹699
• Timing Bib: Yes
• Ideal for: Experienced and competitive runners

🏃 21.1K – The Half Marathon

• Distance: 21.1 KM

• Format: Timed Half Marathon
• Registration Fee: ₹1,599
• Timing Bib: Yes
• Ideal for: Experienced distance runners

Current Registration Fee:

• 1K Kids Run: ₹99
• 2K Kids Run: ₹99
• 2K Freestyle Costume Run: ₹229
• 3K Walkathon: ₹499
• 5K Fun Run: ₹499
• 5K Timed Run: ₹599
• 10K Fun Run: ₹499
• 10K Timed Run: ₹699
• 21.1K Half Marathon: ₹1,599

Race-Day Schedule:

• 5:30 AM – Event start / category flag-offs
• 1K Kids Run
• 2K Kids Run
• 2K Freestyle Costume Run
• 3K Walkathon
• 5K Fun Run
• 5K Timed Run
• 10K Fun Run
• 10K Timed Run
• 21.1K Half Marathon
• Zumba & Fitness Festival
• Games and Fun Activities
• Live Music & Entertainment
• Post-run breakfast and refreshments

Prize Money:

The event has a total advertised prize pool of ₹3,00,000 for eligible competitive categories. There is no prize money for the 1K, 2K and 3K participation categories.

10K – Open category

Men & Women

🥇 1st Prize – ₹40,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₹30,000
🥉 3rd Prize – ₹20,000

5K – Under 18 Category

Boys & Girls

🥇 1st Prize – ₹15,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₹10,000
🥉 3rd Prize – ₹7,500

Senior Categories

45+ & 50+ – Men & Women

🥇 1st Prize – ₹15,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₹7,500
🥉 3rd Prize – ₹5,000

What Participant Receive

• Branded Event T-Shirt
• Finisher Medal
• Race BIB
• Timed BIB for competitive timed categories
• E-Certificate
• Prizes & Awards for eligible categories
• Hydration & Refreshments
• Breakfast
• Zumba & Fitness Festival
• Games & Fun Activities
• Professional Photography
• Live Music & Entertainment
• Complete Family Experience

Race-day Experience

Participants can expect a complete family-friendly fitness festival combining running, walking, entertainment and community activities.

Namma Run Bengaluru welcomes children, parents, grandparents, recreational runners and competitive athletes, creating an event where participants can choose a distance according to their age, fitness level and running goals.

Purpose

Namma Run Bengaluru promotes fitness and active living while supporting the Fit India Movement.

The event aims to encourage:

• Regular physical activity
• Healthy lifestyle habits
• Family participation
• Fitness across generations
• Community bonding
• Running and walking as part of everyday life
• A healthier and more active Bengaluru

BIB Collection / Expo detail:

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

Facilities & Support:

• Water & Electrolytes at all stations
• Medical Team & Paramedics on-site
• Emergency Cardiac Ambulance Coverage
• Volunteers throughout the route
• Washroom Facilities
• Hydration & Refreshments
• Breakfast
• Zumba & Fitness Festival
• Games & Fun Activities
• Professional Photography
• Live Music & Entertainment

Organizer Information:

Network18

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 is organized by Network18 and fueled by TE Sports. The event is designed as a large community fitness experience bringing together participants across generations and fitness levels.

Important Event Information;

• The event is scheduled for Sunday, 11 October 2026.
• Event start is from 5:30 AM onwards.
• Categories include 1K, 2K, 3K, 5K, 10K and 21.1K.
• 5K, 10K and 21.1K timed categories provide timing support.
• 1K, 2K and 3K categories do not carry prize money.
• The advertised total prize pool is ₹3,00,000.
• Participants receive race-day hydration, medical support and other event facilities.
• BIB collection details are yet to be announced.