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Fit Bangalore NAMMA RUN & WALKATHON

An initiative to support the Fit India Movement

Race Day: 28th September 2025 | 5 AM

📍 Venue: St Joseph’s Boys High School Ground, Bengaluru

Kit Collection

26th & 27th September 2025 | ⏰ 2 PM – 9 PM

📍 Decathlon, Brigade Road

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us for News18 Kannada - Namma Run 2025, Bengaluru’s most vibrant fitness event with Walkathons, Fun Runs, and Timed Runs designed for kids, families, mothers, fathers, grandparents, adults, seniors, and competitive runners.

This first edition aims to bring together 3,000+ participants to celebrate health, wellness, and community bonding while promoting an active lifestyle across generations.

🏞️ The route passes iconic Bengaluru landmarks with hydration stations, medical support, and volunteers throughout.

🎉 Post-run celebrations feature live music, Zumba, games, food stalls, and entertainment.

🏃 RACE CATEGORIES

🧒 Kids (6–16 years)

• 1 KM Fun Run (6–8 yrs)
• 2 KM Fun Run (9–12 yrs)
• 3 KM Timed Run (10–16 yrs – Fastest Kids Category)
• * Children below 12 years need to be accompanied by an adult

👨‍👩‍👧 Family, Adults & Seniors

• 3 KM Walkathon (Mothers, Fathers, Grandfathers, Grandmothers & Open to All)
• 5 KM Fun Run (Open to All)
• 10 KM Fun Run (Open to All)

🏅 Competitive Timed Runs

• Fastest 5 KM Timed Run (Male & Female)
• Fastest 10 KM Timed Run (Male & Female)

🏆 PRIZES & AGE GROUP BREAKDOWN

Competitive Runs (5K & 10K)

Prizes for Top 3 Winners (Male & Female) in each age group:

• 18–29 years
• 30–39 years
• 40–49 years
• 50–59 years
• 60+ years

Kids 3K Timed Run

• Top 3 Winners (Boys & Girls)

🎁 REGISTRATION PERKS

✔ Branded T-Shirt

✔ Finisher Medal

✔ Timed Bib (for 5K & 10K)

✔ Prizes & Awards

✔ E-Certificate

✔ Hydration & Refreshments

✔ Zumba & Fitness Festival

✔ Games & Fun Activities

✔ Professional Photography

✔ Live Music & Entertainment

✔ A Complete Family Experience

ℹ️ Other Information

• 💧 Water & electrolytes at all stations
• 🏥 Medical team & paramedics on-site
• 🚑 Emergency cardiac ambulance coverage
• ✅ Volunteers stationed throughout the route
• 🚻 Washroom facilities
• 🏅 Special gifts & recognition for winners

📲 Stay Updated: Follow us on Instagram 👉 @News18NammaRun

Come be a part of News18 Kannada - Namma Run 2025

and celebrate Bengaluru’s spirit of fitness, family bonding, unity & community well-being!