NAMMUDE RUN CALICUT 2026

The Nammude Run Calicut – South Edition 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 6 December 2026, at Calicut Beach, Beach Road, Kozhikode, Kerala. Organized by Network18 and fueled by TE Sports, the event brings together kids, adults, parents, grandparents, fitness enthusiasts and competitive runners to celebrate fitness, family bonding, unity and community well-being.

EVENT OVERVIEW

📅 Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026
📍 Venue: Calicut Beach, Beach Road, Kozhikode, Kerala
🏃 Organizer: Network18
⚡ Fueled By: TE Sports
⏰ Start Time: 5:30 AM onwards
🏃 Categories: 1K | 2K | 3K | 5K | 10K
🏆 Total Prize Money: ₹1,00,000
🎯 Focus: Fitness, togetherness, family bonding and community spirit
🌱 Movement: Fit India Movement

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

1K KIDS RUN

🏃 Distance: 1 KM
💰 Registration Fee: ₹99
⏱️ Format: Fun Run
👧 Category: Kids

2K KIDS RUN

🏃 Distance: 2 KM
💰 Registration Fee: ₹99
⏱️ Format: Fun Run
👧 Category: Kids

3K WALKATHON

🏃 Distance: 3 KM
💰 Registration Fee: ₹349
⏱️ Format: Walkathon

5K FUN RUN

🏃 Distance: 5 KM
💰 Registration Fee: ₹349
⏱️ Format: Non-Timed Fun Run

5K TIMED RUN

🏃 Distance: 5 KM
💰 Registration Fee: ₹599
⏱️ Format: Timed Run

10K FUN RUN

🏃 Distance: 10 KM
💰 Registration Fee: ₹499
⏱️ Format: Fun Run

10K TIMED RUN

🏃 Distance: 10 KM
💰 Registration Fee: ₹749
⏱️ Format: Timed Run

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

⏰ 5:30 AM onwards – Event begins

PRIZE MONEY

🏆 Total Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000

10K TIMED RUN – OPEN CATEGORY

Men
🥇 1st – ₹8,000
🥈 2nd – ₹6,000
🥉 3rd – ₹4,000

Women
🥇 1st – ₹8,000
🥈 2nd – ₹6,000
🥉 3rd – ₹4,000

10K TIMED RUN – SENIOR CATEGORY 45+

Men
🥇 1st – ₹4,500
🥈 2nd – ₹3,000
🥉 3rd – ₹2,000

Women
🥇 1st – ₹4,500
🥈 2nd – ₹3,000
🥉 3rd – ₹2,000

5K TIMED RUN – OPEN CATEGORY

Men
🥇 1st – ₹6,000
🥈 2nd – ₹4,000
🥉 3rd – ₹3,000

Women
🥇 1st – ₹6,000
🥈 2nd – ₹4,000
🥉 3rd – ₹3,000

5K TIMED RUN – SENIOR CATEGORY 45+

Men
🥇 1st – ₹4,000
🥈 2nd – ₹3,000
🥉 3rd – ₹2,500

Women
🥇 1st – ₹4,000
🥈 2nd – ₹3,000
🥉 3rd – ₹2,500

No prize money is listed for the 1K, 2K and 3K categories.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Participants can expect:

👕 Branded Event T-Shirt
🏅 Finisher Medal
🆔 Race BIB
⏱️ Timed BIB for competitive categories
🎁 Goodie Bag
📜 E-Certificate
💧 Hydration Support
🥤 Refreshments
🍽️ Breakfast
🏆 Prizes & Awards
📸 Professional Photography
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
🧘 Zumba & Fitness Festival
🎮 Games & Fun Activities

RACE-DAY FACILITIES

The event provides a range of facilities and support for participants:

💧 Water & Electrolytes at all stations
🏥 Medical Team & Paramedics
🚑 Emergency Cardiac Ambulance Coverage
👥 Volunteers throughout the route
🚻 Washroom Facilities
📸 Professional Photography
🎶 Live Entertainment
🥤 Hydration & Refreshments

FITNESS & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Nammude Run Calicut is designed as a family-oriented fitness festival rather than only a competitive race.

The event welcomes:

👧 Kids
👨 Adults
👵 Grandparents
🏃 Competitive Runners
👨‍👩‍👧 Families
💪 Fitness Enthusiasts

The event promotes fitness as a way of life and supports the Fit India Movement, while creating an opportunity for people across age groups to participate together.

RACE FORMAT

Fun / Non-Timed Categories:
• 1K Kids Run
• 2K Kids Run
• 3K Walkathon
• 5K Fun Run
• 10K Fun Run

Timed Competitive Categories:
• 5K Timed Run
• 10K Timed Run

ROUTE & TERRAIN

📍 Start/Finish Area: Calicut Beach, Beach Road, Kozhikode
🛣️ Terrain: Flat Road
💧 Hydration: Available at stations
🏥 Medical Support: Available
🚑 Emergency Cardiac Ambulance: Provided
👥 Route Volunteers: Available throughout the course

BIB COLLECTION

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

TIMING & RESULTS

⏱️ Timed Categories: 5K Timed Run and 10K Timed Run
🆔 Timed BIB: Provided for timed categories
📜 E-Certificate: Included

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The event is designed for participants across different age groups and fitness levels.

👧 Kids can participate in the 1K and 2K categories.
👨‍👩‍👧 Adults and families can choose the 3K, 5K or 10K categories.
🏃 Competitive runners can participate in the 5K and 10K timed categories.
👵 Senior runners can participate in the published 45+ prize categories.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

🏃 Choose from 1K to 10K
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Participate with your entire family
💪 Promote fitness and an active lifestyle
🏆 Compete for the ₹1 lakh prize pool
🏅 Receive a finisher medal
👕 Get a branded event T-shirt
📸 Capture professional race-day photographs
🎶 Enjoy Zumba, music, games and entertainment
🤝 Celebrate Calicut's community spirit
🌱 Support the Fit India Movement