Mumbai: News18 Kannada has announced its first-ever city marathon, Namma Run, South Edition, taking place in Bengaluru on 28th September 2025 at St. Joseph’s Ground (Opposite UB City). The marathon is a full-fledged fitness festival celebrating health, inclusivity, and community spirit. The event aims to bring together people from all walks of life, from kids and families to marathon runners and fitness enthusiasts, encouraging active lifestyles across all age groups.
The marathon will be inaugurated by Iconic Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, fondly known as “Karunada Chakravarthy”, adding star power and local pride to this exciting initiative. Namma Run includes a diverse range of run categories for every participant: for kids, there are 1 KM and 2 KM fun runs, along with a 3 KM timed run; adults, parents, and grandparents can join the 3 KM walkathon or take part in the 5 KM and 10 KM fun runs. For competitive runners, the event offers 5K and 10K timed runs, making it a true celebration of fitness and friendly competition.
This is the first edition of the Namma Run series, kicking off in Bengaluru and continuing its journey across South India with upcoming editions planned for Hyderabad in November, Chennai in December, and Kochi in January/February. Registration for the Bengaluru edition is now open (LINK), inviting the entire city to lace up and participate in a festival that blends health, community, and high-energy celebration.
The Namma Run, South Edition, Bengaluru, is proudly supported by a stellar lineup of partners and sponsors committed to promoting fitness and community well-being. Casagrand joins as the Presenting Sponsor, with Amity University as the Co-Presenting Sponsor. The event is Powered By Fybros Smart Electrical Creations and Reliance. Sports Merchandise Partner is Off Limits, while Narayana Health takes the lead as the Health Partner; Sports Partner is Decathlon; Special Partners include Prominence, Repose Mattress, and Meenakshi TMT. Adding to the lineup, Twin Birds joins as an Associate Partner.
