Life Is Calling Sports: 13th Edition of Celebration Bengaluru 2026

Welcome to the 13th edition of the Celebration Bengaluru Half Marathon and 10K Run, presented by Life Is Calling Sports.

Join thousands of runners from across the community for an exciting morning of fitness, endurance, and celebration at NICE Road. Experience the crisp December morning and challenge yourself across multiple race categories.

Race Categories and Registration

1. Thump 5K Run 2026

A 5 km celebration run or walk open to men and women above 10 years of age.

• Start Time: 7:30 AM onwards, until finish

• Timing: Non-timed event

2. Thump 10K Run 2026

Open to men and women across the following age categories:

• Open Category: 16–45 years

• Senior Category: 46–60 years

• Veteran Category: 61 years and above

• Start Time: 6:15 AM onwards, until finish

3. Thump Half Marathon (21.1K) Run 2026

Challenge yourself with a 21.1 km run across the following categories for men and women:

• Open Category: 16–45 years

• Senior Category: 46–60 years

• Veteran Category: 61 years and above

• Start Time: 5:45 AM onwards, until finish

4. Thump 20 Miler (32K) Run 2026

Take on the 32 km endurance challenge, open to men and women across the following categories:

• Open Category: 16–45 years

• Senior Category: 46–60 years

• Veteran Category: 61 years and above

• Start Time: 5:30 AM onwards, until finish

5. Thump 5K × 4 Team Timed Relay 2026

Participate in a team relay featuring Corporate and Open categories, with separate male and female team divisions.

Corporate Team:

• Teams must consist of four colleagues working for the same corporate company or entity.

Open Team:

• Any four individuals can form an Open Category relay team.

• Eligibility: Participants above 10 years of age, men and women

• Start Time: 6:30 AM onwards, until finish

Awards: The top three teams in each division will receive podium recognition. Awards will be presented separately for male and female teams across both Open and Corporate categories.

Registration Inclusions

Every registered participant will receive:

• Event T-shirt

• Finisher e-certificate

• Finisher medal

• Post-race refreshments

Event Partners

• Cycling Tour Partner: Tour de Malnad

• Ticketing Partner: Eventzalley

• Farm Stay Partner: Sambhrama Farms

Gear up for a morning of fitness, endurance, and community spirit at the 13th edition of Celebration Bengaluru 2026!