Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 – Family Fitness, Fun Runs & Timed Races
About the Event

Get ready to run, walk, move and celebrate fitness at Namma Run Bengaluru 2026, a community-focused running event organised by Network18 and fueled by TE Sports.

Scheduled for 11 October 2026 from 5:30 AM onwards, the event brings together runners and participants across age groups for a morning dedicated to fitness, family bonding, togetherness and community spirit.

From kids taking part in 1 KM and 2 KM fun runs to adults and seniors participating in the 3 KM Walkathon, 5 KM and 10 KM runs, the event offers multiple formats for different kinds of participants.

For competitive runners, 5 KM and 10 KM timed runs provide dedicated race categories, along with a total prize pool of ₹3 lakhs across the specified competitive categories.

The event also combines running with a wider fitness festival, featuring Zumba, games, fun activities, live music, entertainment, professional photography, hydration support and refreshments.

Come be a part of Namma Run 2026 and celebrate Bengaluru's spirit of fitness, family bonding, unity and community well-being.

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 is designed as more than a conventional running event.

Its focus extends across fitness, participation and community engagement, bringing together kids, adults, parents, grandparents and seniors.

The event encourages people of different age groups to take part through dedicated race and walk formats.

Whether you are looking for a fun family outing, a recreational run or a timed race experience, Namma Run offers several ways to participate.

Event Details

Event: Namma Run Bengaluru 2026
Organised by: Network18
Fueled by: TE Sports
Date: 11 October 2026
Time: 5:30 AM onwards
Duration: 4 Hours
Venue: St. Joseph’s Ground, UB City, Bangalore
Location listing: St Josephs School CBSE, Bengaluru

The detailed event information identifies the venue as St. Joseph’s Ground, UB City, Bangalore.

A Run for All Age Groups

One of the defining features of Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 is its broad participation format.

The event includes options for:

Kids
Adults
Parents
Grandparents
Seniors
Recreational runners
Competitive runners

This allows different generations to participate in the same overall celebration while choosing a category suited to them.

Race Categories

The event offers fun, walkathon and competitive timed formats.

3 KM Walkathon

The 3 KM Walkathon is designed for parents, grandparents and adults.

It provides a walking-focused option for participants who would like to be part of the event without choosing a running category.

5 KM Fun Run

The 5 KM Fun Run provides a recreational running option for adult participants.

It is intended as a fun-oriented participation category rather than a competitive timed race.

10 KM Fun Run

The 10 KM Fun Run gives participants the opportunity to take on a longer recreational running distance while being part of the larger Namma Run experience.

5 KM Timed Run

The 5 KM Timed Run is the competitive format for participants who want a timed race experience.

The category includes competitive recognition and prize opportunities in the specified age group.

10 KM Timed Run

The 10 KM Timed Run is the longer competitive race category.

It is designed for participants seeking a timed running challenge and includes the event's listed 10K prize structure.

1 KM Kids Fun Run

Young participants can take part in the 1 KM Kids Fun Run.

The shorter distance provides children with a dedicated fun-run format as part of the family-oriented event.

2 KM Kids Fun Run

The 2 KM Kids Fun Run provides another option for young participants, giving children a longer fun-run distance within the event's kids category.

Prize Money – ₹3 Lakhs Total

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 features a total listed prize pool of ₹3 lakhs.

The supplied prize structure covers the 10K Men & Women category, 5K Under-18 Men & Women category and Seniors 45+/50+ Men & Women category.

10K – Men & Women

For the 10K competitive category:

1st Place: ₹40,000
2nd Place: ₹30,000
3rd Place: ₹20,000

The prize structure is listed separately for men and women.

5K – Under 18, Men & Women

For the 5K Under-18 competitive category:

1st Place: ₹15,000
2nd Place: ₹10,000
3rd Place: ₹7,500

The category is specified for men and women.

Seniors – 45+/50+, Men & Women

The event also features senior recognition with the listed age brackets of 45+/50+.

Prize amounts are:

1st Place: ₹15,000
2nd Place: ₹7,500
3rd Place: ₹5,000

The category is listed for men and women.

No Prize Money for 1K, 2K and 3K Categories

The supplied event details specifically state that there is no prize money for the 1K, 2K and 3K categories.

These formats remain participation-oriented categories within the overall event.

Fitness, Family and Community

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 is centred around the idea that fitness can become a shared experience.

The event welcomes families across generations, creating an opportunity for children, adults and seniors to participate together.

It also encourages people to make fitness part of their lifestyle through a community event rather than treating running as an isolated activity.

Support for the Fit India Movement

The event description states that Namma Run encourages participation in support of the Fit India Movement.

The event's focus on running, walking, fitness activities and community participation is positioned as part of that broader fitness message.

A Complete Family Experience

The event is designed to provide more than a race.

Families can participate in different categories, enjoy the fitness festival, take part in games and activities, experience live entertainment and spend the morning together.

The combination makes the event a broader family fitness experience.

Registration Perks

Registered participants receive a range of event benefits.

These include:

Branded T-shirt
Finisher Medal
Timed Bib for 5K and 10K
Bib for 1K, 2K, 3K, 5K and 10K
Prizes and Awards
E-Certificate
Hydration and Refreshments
Zumba and Fitness Festival
Games and Fun Activities
Professional Photography
Live Music and Entertainment
Complete Family Experience
Branded Event T-Shirt

Every participant receives a Branded T-Shirt as part of the registration perks.

The T-shirt serves as an official event keepsake.

Finisher Medal

Participants also receive a Finisher Medal.

The medal provides a physical memento of participation in Namma Run Bengaluru 2026.

Bib and Timing Chip

Participants receive an event Bib Number.

For the competitive 5K and 10K categories, a Timed Bib is included.

The supplied giveaway details also specify a Bib Number with Timing Chip.

E-Certificate

A Finisher E-Certificate is included as part of the participant package.

This provides participants with a digital record associated with their event participation.

Hydration and Refreshments

Hydration is an important part of the event infrastructure.

Participants can access water and electrolytes at all stations, along with refreshments included as part of the event benefits.

Breakfast

Participants also receive breakfast.

This forms part of the post-run participant experience.

Zumba and Fitness Festival

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 includes a Zumba and Fitness Festival as part of the event experience.

This adds an energetic fitness component beyond the races and walkathon.

Games and Fun Activities

The event also features games and fun activities, making the morning more interactive for participants and families.

These activities contribute to the wider festival atmosphere surrounding the running event.

Live Music and Entertainment

Namma Run also includes live music and entertainment.

This adds a celebratory element to the event and extends the experience beyond running.

Professional Event Photography

Professional event photography is among the listed participant benefits.

The photography captures moments from the running event and associated activities.

Medical Support

The event includes on-site medical infrastructure.

Participants can expect:

Medical team and paramedics on-site
Emergency cardiac ambulance coverage

These facilities form part of the event's listed support arrangements.

Route Volunteers

Volunteers are stationed throughout the route.

This provides route-based support as participants move through their selected running or walking category.

Water and Electrolyte Stations

The event provides water and electrolytes at all stations.

This hydration support is available as part of the race-day infrastructure.

Washroom Facilities

Washroom facilities are also available as part of the event setup.

Winner Recognition

The event includes dedicated recognition for competitive participants.

Winners receive:

Special gifts
Recognition
Prize money in the specified categories
Awards associated with their respective races

The 5K and 10K timed categories form the primary competitive components of the event.

10K Competitive Challenge

The 10K Timed Run provides the longest competitive distance in the event.

The category features the highest listed individual prize amounts in the race programme, with the top three positions receiving ₹40,000, ₹30,000 and ₹20,000 respectively.

5K Under-18 Competition

The event provides a dedicated 5K Under-18 competitive category.

The category allows younger competitive runners to participate in a timed race format with separate prize recognition.

Senior Runner Recognition

The event also includes a dedicated senior category listed as 45+/50+ for men and women.

This category provides a separate competitive recognition structure within the event.

Fun Runs for Non-Competitive Participants

Not everyone participates in races for timing or competition.

The 3K Walkathon and 5K and 10K Fun Runs provide recreational formats for participants who want to enjoy the event experience without entering a competitive timed category.

Kids at Namma Run

Children are an important part of the event's family-oriented format.

The 1 KM and 2 KM Fun Runs provide dedicated distances for young participants.

This allows kids to experience the excitement of participating in a large organised running event.

Parents and Grandparents

The event specifically includes parents, grandparents and adults within the 3 KM Walkathon category.

This reinforces the event's multi-generational approach to fitness and participation.

Running With Friends and Family

Namma Run creates an opportunity for people to participate together.

Families can choose different categories based on age and preference, while friends and colleagues can also take part in the broader running festival.

A Community Morning in Bengaluru

The event brings together different sections of Bengaluru's community around a shared focus on fitness.

Participants can gather at the venue early in the morning, take part in the races and activities, and spend the rest of the event enjoying the festival atmosphere.

Event Highlights

The major highlights include:

3 KM Walkathon
5 KM Fun Run
10 KM Fun Run
5 KM Timed Run
10 KM Timed Run
1 KM Kids Fun Run
2 KM Kids Fun Run
₹3 lakh total listed prize money
Branded event T-shirt
Finisher medal
Timing bib for 5K and 10K
Bib for all listed race categories
E-Certificate
Water and electrolytes
Breakfast
Refreshments
Medical team and paramedics
Emergency cardiac ambulance coverage
Route volunteers
Washrooms
Zumba and Fitness Festival
Games and fun activities
Live music and entertainment
Professional event photography
A Fitness Festival Beyond Running

The addition of Zumba, games, live music and entertainment gives the event a festival-like character.

Participants can experience different forms of fitness and entertainment alongside the running categories.

The result is a broader morning experience centred around active participation.

A Morning for Every Generation

One of the strongest themes of Namma Run is inclusivity across age groups.

Kids can choose a 1K or 2K fun run.

Adults can opt for the 3K Walkathon or 5K and 10K fun runs.

Competitive runners can choose the 5K or 10K timed categories.

Seniors have a dedicated recognition category within the competitive programme.

Build Fitness Into Community Life

The event promotes the idea of making fitness part of everyday life through collective participation.

Running alongside family members, friends and other community members creates an environment where physical activity becomes a shared experience.

Run With Purpose

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 combines running with a broader message around fitness, family and community well-being.

The event invites people to participate at their own level while becoming part of a larger city-wide fitness gathering.

Why Join Namma Run Bengaluru 2026?
Multiple Race Categories

Choose between fun, walkathon and timed formats.

Family Participation

The event includes dedicated categories for kids, adults and seniors.

Competitive Opportunities

5K and 10K timed runs feature prize money and winner recognition.

Fitness Festival

Enjoy Zumba, games, activities, live music and entertainment.

Participant Benefits

Receive a T-shirt, medal, bib, e-certificate, breakfast and refreshments.

On-Route Support

Hydration, medical teams, paramedics and volunteers are part of the event arrangements.

A Celebration of Fitness and Togetherness

The event is designed to bring people together around a simple idea: moving together creates a shared experience.

Whether you are walking, running competitively or simply participating with your family, Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 places community at the centre of the event.

Giveaways and Participant Deliverables

Participants can expect:

Race T-shirt

Finisher's Medal

Bib Number with Timing Chip

Finisher E-Certificate

Hydration Support

Breakfast

Refreshments

These inclusions form part of the supplied participant giveaway and registration information.

Race Day Experience

The event combines preparation, running, fitness activities and post-race engagement.

Participants can begin their morning with the event's fitness activities and then take part in their selected race category.

After completing their run or walk, they can enjoy breakfast, refreshments and the wider fitness-festival atmosphere.

A Bengaluru Event for Active Living

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 brings a broad community of participants together in one event.

From children taking their first fun-run steps to competitive runners chasing timed performances, the programme accommodates a variety of running interests.

Experience Namma Run Bengaluru 2026

Namma Run Bengaluru 2026, organised by Network18 and fueled by TE Sports, is a multi-category running and fitness event focused on health, family, teamwork, community and active living.

Taking place on 11 October 2026 from 5:30 AM onwards, the event features a 3 KM Walkathon, 5 KM and 10 KM Fun Runs, 5 KM and 10 KM Timed Runs, and 1 KM and 2 KM Kids Fun Runs.

Competitive runners can compete for a share of the listed ₹3 lakh total prize pool, with separate recognition for 10K Men & Women, 5K Under-18 Men & Women, and the listed 45+/50+ senior categories.

Every registered participant receives benefits including a Branded T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, Bib, E-Certificate, Hydration, Breakfast and Refreshments, along with access to the event's Zumba and Fitness Festival, games, fun activities, live music, entertainment and professional photography.

The event also provides water and electrolytes at all stations, medical teams and paramedics, emergency cardiac ambulance coverage, route volunteers and washroom facilities.

Run. Walk. Move. Celebrate.

Come be a part of Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 and celebrate fitness, family bonding, unity and community spirit.