Namma Run – Mangalore Edition celebrates fitness, family bonding and community spirit in Mangalore. The event is designed to provide running opportunities for participants across different age groups and fitness levels, from children taking part in the 1 KM and 2 KM fun runs to adults and senior participants joining the walkathon, fun runs and timed competitive races.
The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM onwards, bringing participants together for a morning focused on healthy living and active community participation. The programme combines running events with a wider fitness festival featuring Zumba, games, music and entertainment.
Race Categories
Namma Run Mangalore 2026 offers multiple categories for families, recreational participants and competitive runners.
Parents, Grandparents & Adults
- 3 KM Walkathon — a walking category intended for participants who prefer a non-competitive community walk.
- 5 KM Fun Run — a recreational running category.
- 10 KM Fun Run — a longer recreational running option for participants seeking a non-timed run.
Competitive Timed Runs
- 5 KM Timed Run
- 10 KM Timed Run
The timed categories include separate Open and Senior categories for men and women, with prize money awarded to the top three finishers in each listed category.
Kids' Runs
- 1 KM Kids Fun Run
- 2 KM Kids Fun Run
₹1 Lakh Total Prize Money
Namma Run Mangalore 2026 advertises a total prize purse of ₹1,00,000. Prize money is allocated across the 5 KM and 10 KM timed-run categories.
10 KM Timed Run — Open Category, Men
- 1st Prize: ₹8,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹6,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹4,000
10 KM Timed Run — Open Category, Women
- 1st Prize: ₹8,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹6,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹4,000
10 KM Timed Run — Senior Category, Men
- 1st Prize: ₹4,500
- 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹2,000
10 KM Timed Run — Senior Category, Women
- 1st Prize: ₹4,500
- 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹2,000
5 KM Timed Run — Open Category, Men
- 1st Prize: ₹6,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹4,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹3,000
5 KM Timed Run — Open Category, Women
- 1st Prize: ₹6,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹4,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹3,000
5 KM Timed Run — Senior Category, Men
- 1st Prize: ₹4,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹2,500
5 KM Timed Run — Senior Category, Women
- 1st Prize: ₹4,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹2,500
Fitness, Family & Community Experience
Beyond the races, Namma Run Mangalore 2026 is presented as a family-oriented fitness experience. The event encourages participation from beginners, experienced runners, children, parents and senior citizens.
The programme includes activities such as Zumba and fitness sessions, games and fun activities, live music and entertainment, giving participants and accompanying family members activities to enjoy around the running events.
The event also promotes the broader message of healthy living and community well-being, with the supplied event information connecting it with the Fit India Movement.
Registration Benefits
Participants are advertised to receive a range of race-day and post-race benefits, subject to their registered category.
- Branded race T-shirt
- Finisher's medal
- Timed bib for 5 KM and 10 KM timed runners
- Bib number for all categories
- Prizes and awards for eligible timed-race winners
- Finisher e-certificate
- Hydration and refreshments
- Zumba and fitness festival
- Games and fun activities
- Professional photography
- Live music and entertainment
- Family-oriented event experience
Race-Day Facilities
The event information lists several facilities intended to support participants throughout the race and event experience.
- Water and electrolytes: Available at hydration stations.
- Medical support: Medical team and paramedics are listed as being on-site.
- Emergency coverage: Emergency cardiac ambulance coverage is advertised.
- Volunteers: Volunteers are planned throughout the route.
- Washrooms: Washroom facilities are listed for participants.
- Winner recognition: Special recognition is planned for winners.
Race Kit & Giveaways
Participants can expect several event-day and post-race items as part of the advertised registration experience, including a race T-shirt, finisher's medal, bib number with timing chip, goodie bag, finisher e-certificate, hydration support, breakfast and refreshments.
The timed bib with timing chip is particularly relevant to participants registered for the competitive 5 KM and 10 KM timed runs.
Who Can Participate?
Namma Run Mangalore 2026 is structured to accommodate a broad range of participants. Children can participate in the dedicated 1 KM and 2 KM runs, while adults and senior participants can choose from the 3 KM walkathon, 5 KM and 10 KM fun runs or the competitive timed races.
Participants interested in competing for prize money should register specifically for the applicable 5 KM or 10 KM timed category, as the advertised prize structure applies to those competitive categories.
Date, Time & Venue
Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 AM onwards
Venue: St Aloysius Pre-University (Aloysius Ground), Mangalore, Karnataka.
Organized by Network18
The event is presented as Namma Run Mangalore – 2026, organized by Network18 and fueled by TE Sports. Participants are encouraged to follow the event's official social-media updates through @network18run for announcements relating to the race and event-day arrangements.
Join Namma Run Mangalore 2026
With multiple race distances, dedicated children's categories, competitive 5 KM and 10 KM races, a ₹1 lakh advertised prize pool and a range of fitness and entertainment activities, Namma Run Mangalore 2026 brings together running and community participation in Mangalore.
Whether participants are looking to compete in a timed race, enjoy a recreational run, walk with family, introduce children to running or simply take part in a morning fitness celebration, the event offers multiple ways to participate.
Namma Run Mangalore 2026 will be held on December 20, 2026, from 5:30 AM onwards at St Aloysius Pre-University (Aloysius Ground), Mangalore.
