WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY RUN 2026

World Mental Health Day Run 2026 is a community-focused running event organized by Gagner Sports to promote mental health awareness, physical fitness and overall well-being. The event encourages individuals, families, friends and fitness enthusiasts to come together and take meaningful steps towards healthier minds and a happier future.

Run for Your Mind. Run for Life. Run for Hope.

Event Overview:

📅 Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
📍 Venue: Cubbon Park, Bengaluru
⏰ Reporting Time: 5:00 AM
🏁 Event Start: 5:30 AM
🏃 Distances: 3K, 5K & 10K
🤝 Organizer: Gagner Sports
🎯 Theme: Mental Health Awareness, Fitness & Community Well-being

Choose your Challange:

🏃 3K – Family, Friends & Solo Fun Run

A fun and accessible distance for families, friends, beginners and individuals who want to participate in a meaningful community run.

• Distance: 3 KM
• Format: Fun Run
• Registration Fee: ₹649
• Ideal for: Families, friends, beginners and solo participants

🏃 5K – Timed Run

A timed challenge for participants looking to combine fitness, personal achievement and mental health awareness.

• Distance: 5 KM
• Format: Timed Run
• Registration Fee: ₹899
• Age Categories: 18–49 Years Open & 50+ Masters
• Timing Chip: Yes

🏃 10K – Timed Run

An endurance challenge for runners who want to push their limits while running with a purpose.

• Distance: 10 KM
• Format: Timed Run
• Registration Fee: ₹1,099
• Age Categories: 18–49 Years Open & 50+ Masters
• Timing Chip: Yes

Race-Day Schedule:

• 5:00 AM – Participant Reporting
• 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM – Live Zumba & Warm-up Session
• 5:30 AM – Event Start
• 3K, 5K & 10K race categories
• Post-run refreshments, breakfast and snacks

Age categories:

5K & 10K Timed Runs

• Open Category: 18–49 Years
• 50+ Masters Category

🏆 Winner Recognition

• Top 3 winners in each age category
• Premium Winner Trophy
• Exciting Gifts & Prizes
• Winner Certificate
• Recognition on the Event Stage

What Participant Receive:

• Premium Event T-Shirt
• Finisher Medal
• E-Certificate
• Refreshments
• Breakfast
• Snacks
• Live Zumba & Warm-up Session

Race-Day experience:

Participants can expect an energetic and community-focused morning featuring running, fitness activities and awareness around mental health.

The event brings together individuals, families, friends and fitness enthusiasts to promote healthier lifestyles while encouraging conversations around mental and emotional well-being.

Purpose:

The World Mental Health Day Run is designed to use running and community participation as a platform for promoting mental health awareness and well-being.

The event aims to encourage:

• Mental health awareness
• Physical and emotional well-being
• Hope and positivity
• Community connection
• Healthy lifestyle choices
• Personal fitness and resilience

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

Facilities & Support:
• Live Zumba & warm-up session

• Finisher medal
• Premium event T-shirt
• E-certificate
• Refreshments
• Breakfast
• Snacks
• Timing support for 5K & 10K
• Winner trophies and prizes for eligible timed categories

Organizer Information:

Gagner Sports

Gagner Sports organizes community-focused running events that combine fitness, participation and awareness around different social and health-related causes. The World Mental Health Day Run 2026 is presented as an initiative to promote mental health awareness, fitness and community well-being.

Important Event Information:

• Participants should report according to the event schedule.
• Live Zumba and warm-up activities are scheduled before the race.
• 5K and 10K are timed running categories.
• 5K and 10K have Open and 50+ Masters categories.
• Winners receive trophies, gifts/prizes, certificates and stage recognition.
• BIB collection details are yet to be announced.
• Participants should follow all event rules and instructions issued by the organizers.