RUN FOR OUR NATIONAL HEROES 2026

The Run for Our National Heroes 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 13 December 2026, at Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School, Besant Nagar, Chennai. Presented by Gagner Sports, the event is dedicated to honouring the courage, sacrifice and service of India’s Armed Forces, with 3K, 5K, 10K and 16K running categories.

EVENT OVERVIEW
Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
Venue: Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School, Besant Nagar, Chennai
Organizer: Gagner Sports
Categories: 3K, 5K, 10K, 16K
Event Type: Timed & Fun Run
Focus: Honour and Gratitude towards India’s Armed Forces

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

16K TIMED RUN
Distance: 16 KM
Registration Fee: ₹949
Format: Timed Run
Eligibility: 17–49 Years, 50+ Years
The 16K Timed Run is the longest category of the event and includes special recognition for top overall performers.

10K TIMED RUN
Distance: 10 KM
Registration Fee: ₹849
Format: Timed Run
Eligibility: 17–49 Years, 50+ Years
The 10K Timed Run provides a competitive distance for runners and fitness enthusiasts.

5K TIMED RUN
Distance: 5 KM
Registration Fee: ₹749
Format: Timed Run
Eligibility: 17–49 Years, 50+ Years
The 5K Timed Run is suitable for participants looking for a shorter competitive running challenge.

3K FUN RUN
Distance: 3 KM
Registration Fee: ₹649
Format: Fun Run
Eligibility: Open for all ages
The 3K Fun Run offers an accessible distance for families, beginners and participants of different age groups.

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES
16K Timed Run – ₹949
10K Timed Run – ₹849
5K Timed Run – ₹749
3K Fun Run – ₹649

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
5:30 AM onwards – Reporting
Category-wise flag-off timings – Yet to be announced

START & FINISH POINT
Start: Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School, Besant Nagar, Chennai
Finish: Olcott Memorial Higher Secondary School, Besant Nagar, Chennai

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Event T-Shirt
Race BIB
Finisher Medal
E-Certificate
Refreshments
Snack
Timing Chip

TIMING & RESULTS
5K, 10K and 16K are timed categories. Timing chips are provided for these categories. Result and timing certificate details will be provided by the organizer.

AGE CATEGORIES
3K: Open for all ages
5K: 17–49 Years, 50+ Years
10K: 17–49 Years, 50+ Years
16K: 17–49 Years, 50+ Years

BIB & KIT COLLECTION
BIB collection details will be provided by the organizer.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Top 3 male and top 3 female participants in the respective age categories of the 5K, 10K and 16K Timed Runs will receive trophies and Decathlon gift vouchers.
The 16K category will also have cash prizes for the top 3 overall performers.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The event welcomes runners, families, friends and fitness enthusiasts who wish to participate in a run dedicated to honouring India’s Armed Forces.

WHY PARTICIPATE?
Honour Our National Heroes
Promote Fitness
Run with a Purpose
Express Gratitude
Run with the Community

ORGANIZER
Gagner Sports