World Mental Health Day Run 2026 – Namma Bengaluru
About the Event

Every Step Matters. Every Mind Matters.

Gagner Sports proudly presents the World Mental Health Day Run 2026, an inspiring community running event in Bengaluru dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, fitness and community well-being.

Scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026, at Cubbon Park, Bengaluru, the event invites families, friends, fitness enthusiasts and solo participants to come together for a morning of running, movement and awareness.

The event is built around a simple idea: every step can become part of a larger message about the importance of mental health and community support.

Whether you choose the 3K Fun Run, 5K Timed Run or 10K Timed Run, the event provides multiple ways to participate according to your preferred format.

The morning begins with a Live Zumba and Warm-up Session from 5:30 AM to 5:55 AM, followed by the event start at 6:00 AM.

Run for your mind. Run for life. Run for hope.

World Mental Health Day Run 2026

The World Mental Health Day Run is centred around mental health awareness and community well-being.

Running brings people together around a shared activity, while the event's theme gives that participation a wider purpose.

The event welcomes people taking part with their families, friends or on their own, creating a community environment where everyone can contribute to the morning.

The experience combines running with a live warm-up, participant deliverables and recognition for timed-run winners.

Run for Mental Health Awareness

Mental health awareness is the central message of the event.

The run provides an opportunity for participants to come together and show support for conversations around mental well-being while taking part in a community fitness activity.

The event encourages participants to run with purpose and connect physical activity with a broader message of awareness, hope and positivity.

Every Step Matters. Every Mind Matters.

The event's central message is:

Every Step Matters. Every Mind Matters.

Each participant contributes to the collective atmosphere simply by taking part.

Whether you are completing a fun run with friends, participating with family or taking on a timed distance, your presence becomes part of the larger community event.

Event Details

Event: World Mental Health Day Run 2026
Presented by: Gagner Sports
Venue: Cubbon Park, Bengaluru
Date: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Reporting Time: 5:30 AM
Live Zumba & Warm-up: 5:30 AM to 5:55 AM
Event Start: 6:00 AM

Participants are encouraged to plan their morning around the early reporting time and warm-up session.

Event Categories
3K Family, Friends & Solo Fun Run

The 3K Family, Friends & Solo Fun Run is designed as a fun-oriented category for participants who want to experience the event in a more recreational format.

It welcomes people participating with:

Family
Friends
Individual participants

Registration Fee: ₹649

The 3K category provides an accessible way to be part of the larger World Mental Health Day Run experience.

5K Timed Run

The 5K Timed Run offers participants a structured 5-kilometre timed running experience.

Registration Fee: ₹899

The category includes age-based recognition through two listed groups:

Open Category: 18 to 49 years

50 Plus Masters Category

5K Winner Recognition

The event will recognise the Top 3 Winners in each age category.

Winners will receive:

Premium Winner Trophies
Exciting Gifts and Prizes
Winner Certificate
Recognition on the Event Stage
10K Timed Run

For participants looking for a longer timed running challenge, the event offers the 10K Timed Run.

Registration Fee: ₹1,099

The category includes the following age groups:

Open Category: 18 to 49 years

50 Plus Masters Category

10K Winner Recognition

The event will recognise the Top 3 Winners in each age category.

Winners will receive:

Premium Winner Trophies
Exciting Gifts and Prizes
Winner Certificate
Recognition on the Event Stage
Age Categories
Open Category – 18 to 49 Years

The Open Category for the timed 5K and 10K runs is listed for participants aged 18 to 49 years.

This category forms one of the recognised age groups for winner awards.

50 Plus Masters Category

The event also features a 50 Plus Masters Category for the timed 5K and 10K runs.

This provides a dedicated recognition category for participants aged 50 and above.

Winner Awards
Top 3 Recognition

For both the 5K Timed Run and 10K Timed Run, the event will recognise the Top 3 Winners in each listed age category.

This includes:

Top 3 in the Open Category, 18–49 years
Top 3 in the 50 Plus Masters Category
Premium Winner Trophies

Recognised winners will receive Premium Winner Trophies as part of the event awards.

Exciting Gifts and Prizes

Winners will also receive Exciting Gifts & Prizes, adding another element to the event's competitive timed-run categories.

Winner Certificates

The winner recognition package includes a Winner Certificate for recognised participants.

Recognition on the Event Stage

Winners will also receive recognition on the Event Stage, providing a public celebration of their achievement during the event.

Participant Deliverables

Every registered participant will receive a range of event deliverables.

These include:

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

Every registered participant receives a Premium Event T-Shirt.

The T-shirt forms part of the official participant package and serves as an event keepsake.

Finisher Medal

Participants will receive a Finisher Medal as part of their registration deliverables.

The medal provides a physical memento of participation in the World Mental Health Day Run 2026.

E-Certificate

An E-Certificate is also included for registered participants.

This provides a digital record of participation in the event.

Refreshments, Breakfast and Snacks

The registration package also includes:

Refreshments

Breakfast

Snacks

These inclusions form part of the participant experience around the running event.

Live Zumba & Warm-up Session

The event begins its morning programme with a Live Zumba & Warm-up Session from 5:30 AM to 5:55 AM.

The session provides an energetic start before the races begin at 6:00 AM.

A Morning at Cubbon Park

The World Mental Health Day Run 2026 will take place at Cubbon Park, Bengaluru.

The venue provides the setting for the running categories, warm-up session, event activities and winner recognition.

Participants can plan their morning around the reporting time of 5:30 AM.

Reporting at 5:30 AM

Participants are scheduled to report at 5:30 AM.

The live Zumba and warm-up session takes place during the same window, from 5:30 AM to 5:55 AM.

Event Start at 6:00 AM

The official event start is scheduled for 6:00 AM.

Participants should be prepared for the early-morning start after completing the reporting and warm-up process.

Why Participate?

The event highlights several reasons to take part.

Promote Mental Health Awareness

Participate in a community event built around the message of mental health awareness.

Support Physical and Emotional Well-Being

The event connects running and movement with the broader theme of well-being, while recognising that individual experiences can vary.

Inspire Hope and Positivity

The event encourages participants to carry a message of hope and positivity through their shared participation.

Build a Stronger and Healthier Community

By bringing families, friends and individual participants together, the event creates a community-oriented fitness experience.

Challenge Yourself

Choose a race distance that fits your personal goals and participate in the 3K, 5K or 10K category.

Achieve a New Milestone

For participants who enjoy setting personal running goals, the timed categories provide opportunities to take on a 5K or 10K distance.

Run With Purpose

The event invites participants to connect their running experience with a broader awareness message.

Finish With Pride

Completing the event becomes part of a shared experience centred around participation, awareness and community.

Event Theme

The event's theme is built around three simple messages:

Run for Your Mind.

Run for Life.

Run for Hope.

These ideas form the central message of the World Mental Health Day Run 2026.

Strong Mind. Stronger You.

The event also carries the message:

Strong Mind. Stronger You.

It connects the event's focus on mental health awareness with the individual experience of taking part in a running event.

A Run for Families, Friends and Individuals

The 3K Fun Run is specifically described for families, friends and solo participants, creating flexibility for different kinds of runners.

You can join as part of a group or participate independently while still becoming part of the larger event.

Run With Family

The 3K category provides a family-oriented option for participants who want to experience the event together.

Run With Friends

Friends can participate together as part of the community-focused atmosphere.

Run Solo

Participants can also join independently and become part of the wider running community.

A Community Fitness Experience

The event combines running with a wider social and awareness message.

People from different backgrounds can gather at Cubbon Park and participate in the same event while choosing different race formats.

The result is a community-oriented morning built around movement, awareness and participation.

A Choice of Running Distances

The event offers three options:

3K Fun Run: ₹649

5K Timed Run: ₹899

10K Timed Run: ₹1,099

This range allows participants to select between a recreational shorter-distance experience and timed 5K and 10K categories.

Timed Runs for Competitive Participants

The 5K and 10K categories are specifically listed as timed runs.

These categories also include age-based winner recognition, creating an additional competitive component for participants who choose them.

The event recognises the Top 3 winners in both the Open and 50 Plus Masters categories.

A Complete Event Morning

The supplied programme creates a clear sequence for the event:

5:30 AM: Reporting

5:30–5:55 AM: Live Zumba & Warm-up Session

6:00 AM: Event Start

Participants then take part in their selected race category before enjoying the included event deliverables such as refreshments, breakfast and snacks.

What to Expect

Participants can look forward to:

A community running event focused on mental health awareness
Cubbon Park as the event venue
3K Family, Friends & Solo Fun Run
5K Timed Run
10K Timed Run
Live Zumba and warm-up session
Premium Event T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
E-Certificate
Breakfast
Refreshments
Snacks
Winner trophies
Gifts and prizes
Winner certificates
Stage recognition for timed-run winners
For Fitness Enthusiasts

The 5K and 10K timed categories provide options for participants who want a structured running experience.

The event also provides participant deliverables and winner recognition for the timed categories.

For Families and Friends

The 3K Fun Run provides a dedicated format for people who want to participate together.

Families and friends can use the event as an opportunity to spend a morning participating in a community running experience.

For Mental Health Awareness Supporters

Participants who connect with the event's awareness message can take part as a visible expression of support for conversations around mental health and community well-being.

The event's theme keeps awareness at the centre while incorporating fitness and participation.

A Positive Community Message

The event is designed to create an atmosphere centred around:

Awareness

Hope

Positivity

Community

Fitness

Together, these themes shape the identity of the World Mental Health Day Run.

Gagner Sports Presents

The event is proudly presented by Gagner Sports, bringing the World Mental Health Day Run 2026 to Bengaluru.

The event combines organised running categories with a community-focused awareness message and participant experience.

Experience World Mental Health Day Run 2026

The World Mental Health Day Run – Namma Bengaluru is a community running event presented by Gagner Sports on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at Cubbon Park, Bengaluru.

The morning begins with reporting at 5:30 AM, followed by a Live Zumba & Warm-up Session from 5:30 AM to 5:55 AM, with the event start at 6:00 AM.

Participants can choose from the 3K Family, Friends & Solo Fun Run for ₹649, the 5K Timed Run for ₹899, or the 10K Timed Run for ₹1,099.

Every registered participant receives a Premium Event T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, E-Certificate, Refreshments, Breakfast, Snacks and Live Zumba & Warm-up Session.

The 5K and 10K timed categories include Open and 50 Plus Masters age groups, with the Top 3 Winners in each category receiving premium trophies, gifts and prizes, winner certificates and recognition on the event stage.

The event's message is simple:

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

Strong Mind. Stronger You.

Let's Run Together for a Healthier Mind & a Happier Future!

Every Step Matters. Every Mind Matters.