World Diabetic Awareness Day Run 2026 – Bengaluru
About the Event

Run Today for a Healthier Tomorrow!

The World Diabetic Awareness Day Run 2026 is a community-focused running event organised by the Karunavayu Foundation on 14 November 2026 at Decathlon Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru.

The event brings together families, runners and fitness enthusiasts for a meaningful community marathon centred around diabetes awareness and active living.

With multiple run categories to choose from, participants can take part according to their preferred distance. The event is designed to combine fitness, community participation and awareness in a positive environment.

Whether you are joining a running event for the first time, participating with your family or looking to complete a timed distance, the World Diabetic Awareness Day Run provides an opportunity to take part in a shared cause while getting active.

Run together. Spread awareness. Take a step towards a healthier tomorrow.

World Diabetic Awareness Day Run 2026

The event is organised around the theme of diabetes awareness and the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle.

Rather than being only a sporting event, the run brings the community together around a wider cause.

Participants can choose from 3 KM, 5 KM and 10 KM categories, with both fun and timed formats available.

The event also features a special children's offer, making it possible for families to participate together.

Run for Awareness

Awareness is at the heart of the event.

The World Diabetic Awareness Day Run provides a public platform for people to come together and show support for greater awareness about diabetes.

By participating in a community run, attendees become part of a collective event built around an important health-awareness theme.

The focus remains on community participation, movement and spreading awareness.

An Active Community Experience

The event encourages an active and healthy lifestyle through participation in a community running event.

Running can also be a social experience, particularly when family members, friends and fitness enthusiasts participate together.

The marathon creates an opportunity to combine physical activity with community spirit while supporting the event's awareness-focused purpose.

Bring Families and Fitness Enthusiasts Together

The event is designed to welcome families and fitness enthusiasts.

With multiple distance options and a special children's offer, participants can plan their run according to their individual preferences and group requirements.

The event provides a setting where different generations and fitness levels can take part in the same overall celebration.

Event Date and Venue

The World Diabetic Awareness Day Run 2026 will take place on:

Date: 14 November 2026
Venue: Decathlon Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
Flag Off: 6:00 AM

Participants are encouraged to plan their arrival and preparations around the early-morning flag-off.

Run Categories and Registration Fees

Participants can choose from the following categories:

3 KM K-Fun Run – ₹550

The 3 KM K-Fun Run is the shorter fun-run category, offering participants an opportunity to join the event over a manageable distance.

It is suited to those looking for a community running experience while being part of the awareness initiative.

5 KM K-Timed Run – ₹750

The 5 KM K-Timed Run is a timed category for participants who want to complete a 5-kilometre distance as part of the organised run.

A timed bib is included for this category.

10 KM K-Timed Run – ₹950

The 10 KM K-Timed Run provides a longer timed-distance option for participants looking to take on a 10-kilometre run.

A timed bib is included in the 10 KM category.

Special Children's Day Offer

The event includes a special family-friendly offer:

3 KM Fun Run – Your Kid Runs for Free! 🎉

This offer is described as a Special Children’s Day Offer and provides an opportunity for participating adults to include their children in the 3 KM Fun Run.

The offer adds a family-oriented element to the community marathon.

3 KM Fun Run for Families

The 3 KM Fun Run provides a shorter-distance option for participants who want to enjoy the event in a more relaxed and community-focused format.

With the special children's offer, families can use the category as an opportunity to participate together.

5 KM Timed Running Experience

The 5 KM K-Timed Run offers participants a structured timed category.

A timed bib is included, allowing the category to follow the event's timed-run format.

For runners who enjoy setting a personal pace over a 5-kilometre distance, this category provides a dedicated option within the event.

10 KM Timed Running Experience

For participants looking for a longer distance, the 10 KM K-Timed Run offers a 10-kilometre timed category.

The timed bib is included, making it part of the event's organised timed-run experience.

Flag Off at 6:00 AM

The event's flag-off time is 6:00 AM.

The early-morning start creates the schedule for the day's running activities and gives participants a clear start time for their chosen category.

Participants should plan their travel and arrival accordingly.

Registration Inclusions

Registration for the event includes several participant benefits.

These include:

Hydration
Breakfast
Event T-shirt
Medal
Participation certificate

Participants in the 5 KM and 10 KM categories also receive a timed bib.

Hydration Support

Hydration is included as part of the registration package.

This provides participants with hydration support as part of the organised event experience.

Breakfast Included

Participants also receive breakfast with their registration.

The inclusion provides a post-run food component as part of the event package.

Event T-Shirt

An event T-shirt is included in the registration package.

The T-shirt forms part of the participant experience and provides an event-specific keepsake.

Finisher Medal

Participants receive a medal as part of the registration inclusions.

The medal provides a physical memento of taking part in the awareness run.

Participation Certificate

A participation certificate is also included.

The certificate serves as a record of participation in the World Diabetic Awareness Day Run 2026.

Timed Bib for 5 KM and 10 KM

Participants registered in the 5 KM K-Timed Run and 10 KM K-Timed Run categories receive a timed bib.

This distinguishes the timed categories from the 3 KM fun-run format.

A Meaningful Fitness Event

The World Diabetic Awareness Day Run combines an organised running experience with a community awareness theme.

Participants can choose a distance, join other runners and take part in an event focused on spreading awareness about diabetes.

The event creates space for both fitness participation and community engagement.

Run With Family and Friends

Community runs can be a shared experience.

Participants can register individually or plan to take part alongside friends and family, depending on their chosen category and the event's registration arrangements.

The range of distances makes it possible for different participants to choose a format that suits them.

A Morning of Movement and Awareness

The event begins early in the morning, with the 6:00 AM flag-off setting the tone for a morning centred around running and community participation.

After completing the run, participants can access the included breakfast and other registration benefits.

Take Part at Your Own Distance

With 3 KM, 5 KM and 10 KM options, the event offers different distance choices.

The 3 KM format provides a fun-run option, while the 5 KM and 10 KM categories are timed.

This variety allows participants to select the category that fits their intended running experience.

A Community Marathon in Bengaluru

The World Diabetic Awareness Day Run takes place at Decathlon Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru, bringing the awareness-focused running experience to a local community setting.

The event is positioned as a gathering of runners, families and fitness enthusiasts.

Organised by Karunavayu Foundation

The event is organised by the Karunavayu Foundation under the theme:

“Seeding the Future.”

The foundation is behind the organisation of the community marathon and its diabetes-awareness focus.

What to Expect

Participants can look forward to:

A community running event focused on diabetes awareness
3 KM K-Fun Run
5 KM K-Timed Run
10 KM K-Timed Run
Special children's participation offer
6:00 AM flag-off
Hydration
Breakfast
Event T-shirt
Medal
Participation certificate
Timed bib for 5 KM and 10 KM categories
A shared experience with families and fitness enthusiasts
A Run With a Purpose

The event connects physical activity with a broader awareness initiative.

Participants are invited to take part not simply for the run itself, but also to help create visibility around diabetes awareness through community participation.

The event combines movement, togetherness and an awareness-focused message.

For Runners

Participants who enjoy organised running events can choose between fun and timed formats.

The 5 KM and 10 KM timed categories provide structured distance options, while the 3 KM format offers a fun-run experience.

For Families

Families can participate together through the event's shorter-distance format and special children's offer.

The “Your Kid Runs for Free!” promotion creates an additional opportunity for families to make the event a shared activity.

For Fitness Enthusiasts

The marathon provides an opportunity for fitness enthusiasts to participate in an organised event while contributing to a community awareness initiative.

The different categories allow participants to select a distance that suits their planned experience.

A Special Children's Day Offer

The event includes a Special Children’s Day Offer linked to the 3 KM Fun Run.

The promotion allows a participating child to join the 3 KM Fun Run for free, as stated in the supplied event details.

This makes the children's participation element one of the notable features of the event.

A Complete Participant Experience

The registration package combines practical and commemorative inclusions.

Participants receive hydration and breakfast, alongside an event T-shirt, medal and participation certificate.

Timed runners in the 5 KM and 10 KM categories also receive a timed bib.

Celebrate Participation

The medal and participation certificate provide tangible reminders of taking part in the event.

For many participants, the value of a community run is not limited to the distance completed but also includes the shared experience of being part of a larger awareness initiative.

Take a Step Toward a Healthier Tomorrow

The event's message is:

Run Today for a Healthier Tomorrow!

The World Diabetic Awareness Day Run encourages people to come together, get active and participate in a community event that focuses on diabetes awareness.

The emphasis is on collective action, movement and awareness.

Experience the World Diabetic Awareness Day Run 2026

The World Diabetic Awareness Day Run 2026, organised by Karunavayu Foundation – Seeding the Future, brings together runners, families and fitness enthusiasts in Bengaluru for a community marathon focused on diabetes awareness and active living.

Choose from:

3 KM K-Fun Run – ₹550
5 KM K-Timed Run – ₹750
10 KM K-Timed Run – ₹950

The event also features a 3 KM Fun Run special children's offer where your kid runs for free.

Participants receive hydration, breakfast, an event T-shirt, medal and participation certificate, while the 5 KM and 10 KM categories include a timed bib.

Date: 14 November 2026
Flag Off: 6:00 AM
Venue: Decathlon Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru

Come together, run for awareness and take a step towards a healthier tomorrow.

Run Today. Spread Awareness. Move Together.