News18 Kannada Namma Run Bengaluru held its second edition, bringing together more than 10,000 participants for a celebration of fitness, inclusivity and community spirit. The event welcomed runners of different ages and abilities, highlighting Bengaluru’s growing running culture.

According to a News18 Kannada press release today, the event saw children, senior citizens, visually impaired and other differently abled participants take part. Runners wearing sarees added a cultural touch, while a participant aged over 90 years highlighted that fitness has no age limit.

The event was attended by Tejasvi Surya, Member of Parliament from Bengaluru South; Ajay Singh, Karnataka’s Minister for Minor Irrigation; and actor Sreeram, known for ‘Preemada Oralli’. Participants could choose from several categories, including the 21K Run, 10K Timed Run and Fun Run, 5K Timed Run and Fun Run, and 1K, 2K and 3K runs. The shorter races encouraged families and children to take part together.

The event also brought together brands from the health, nutrition, wellness and lifestyle sectors. Casagrand was the presenting partner, Fujifilm was the co-presenting partner and Royal Enfield was the mobility partner. Other partners included Gold Winner, Calcimax 500, Parry’s Original Goodness, Milky Mist, Orient Bell, Lalithaa Jewellery, Meenakshi TMT, Fast&Up.