Namma Run Mangalore 2026 is organized by Network18 and fueled by TE Sports. The event takes place on 20th December 2026 starting from 5:30 AM onwards at St Aloysius Pre-University (Aloysius Ground) in Mangalore.
Namma Run – Mangalore Edition celebrates fitness, family bonding, and community spirit. Whether you are a beginner, seasoned runner, child, parent, or senior citizen, there is a category for everyone. Participants come together to promote healthy living, support the Fit India Movement, and experience the energy of Karnataka's running festival.
Race Categories:
Competitive Runs: 5 KM Timed Run, 10 KM Timed Run
Adults, Parents & Grandparents: 3 KM Walkathon, 5 KM & 10 KM Fun Runs
Kids: 1 KM & 2 KM Fun Run
Prize Money & Awards
The event offers a total prize purse of ₹1,00,000 across competitive timed categories. No prize money is awarded for 1K, 2K, and 3K categories.
10K Timed Run (Open - Men & Women): 1st: ₹8,000 | 2nd: ₹6,000 | 3rd: ₹4,000
10K Timed Run (Senior - Men & Women): 1st: ₹4,500 | 2nd: ₹3,000 | 3rd: ₹2,000
5K Timed Run (Open - Men & Women): 1st: ₹6,000 | 2nd: ₹4,000 | 3rd: ₹3,000
5K Timed Run (Senior - Men & Women): 1st: ₹4,000 | 2nd: ₹3,000 | 3rd: ₹2,500
Event Support & Amenities
Water & electrolyte stations along the route
On-site medical team, paramedics, and emergency cardiac ambulance coverage
Volunteers stationed throughout the route
Washroom facilities
Zumba, fitness festival, games, live music, and professional photography
What your entry includes
Branded Race T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Bib Number
Timed Bib for 5K and 10K categories
Goodie Bag
Finisher E-Certificate
Hydration Support & Refreshments
Post-race Breakfast
Cancellation policy
100%
30+ days before
50%
14–30 days before
0%
Within 14 days
Applies if you cancel your own registration. If the organizer cancels the event, every paid athlete is refunded in full automatically. Cancellations and refunds are the organiser's responsibility and are processed by them. Endurace helps where it can, but cannot guarantee a refund.
The course
10 km1K / 2K2K3K5 km
10 KM
Timed or fun 10K run with prize money for the timed category.
5 KM
Timed or fun 5K run, open to ages 12 and above.
3 KM
Walkathon for parents, grandparents and adults.
2 KM
Freestyle costume fun run.
1K / 2K
Free kids fun run.
Race weekend schedule
5:00 AM
Reporting – 10K & 5K Timed, 10K Fun Run
5:30 AM
Flag off – 10K & 5K Timed, 10K Fun Run
6:00 AM
Flag off – 5K Fun Run & 3K Walkathon
6:30 AM
Flag off – Kids Run & 2K Costume Run
Location
City insight: Mangaluru
Mangaluru is a port city on the Karnataka coast, on the Arabian Sea, with beaches, tile-roofed houses, a seafood tradition and a strong education sector. The climate is tropical: summers (March to May) are hot and humid, the monsoon (June to September) is very heavy, and winters (November to February) are warm and the most comfortable. November to February is the best time to race, with early starts. It has an airport and the Konkan and Mangala railway lines.