The World 10K Bengaluru (known as the TCS World 10K Bengaluru for sponsorship reasons by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)) is an annual 10 kilometres road running competition which takes place in Bengaluru, India. The competition was first held in 2008 and usually takes place in late May. The first three editions were sponsored by Sunfeast (ITC Limited).
The race, which is certified by AIMS-certified,AIMS Race Directory . Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Retrieved on 2010-06-09. begins and ends at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, after looping through the roads of Bangalore. The different race categories at the event are – World 10K (participation restricted to International and National athletes), Open 10K (participation open to amateur runners), Majja Run (a 5.7 km run meant for fun runners), Senior Citizens’ Run (a 4.2 km run for Senior Citizens), and the Champions with Disability event (a 4.2 km event for persons with disability). In addition to this there also is a 10 km Corporate Champions category in which companies can field a team of 3 members and compete to achieve the best aggregate time.
The event is organised by Procam International, a sport and leisure management firm which is also responsible for the Mumbai Marathon and Delhi Half Marathon. There is a total prize pot of US$170,000 and race winners receive over $21,000 for their victories.Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2008-05-18). Tadese the men’s 10km victor, while Abeylegesse and Momanyi share women’s spoils in Bangalore. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-06-09. Further significant prizes are offered to the best Indian competitors and teams.Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2009-05-31). Merga and Mergia take thrilling 10km victories in Bangalore. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-06-09.
The 8th edition was held on 17 May 2015 with French Sprinter Marie Jose Perec as its event ambassador.
The 9th edition was held on 15 May 2016 with track and field athlete Mike Powell as its event ambassador.
Past winners
Key:
EditionYearMen's winnerTime (m:s)Women's winnerTime (m:s)1st200827:5132:022nd200928:1332:083rd201027:5431:584th201128:0133:195th201228:0032:226th201328:0732:037th201427:4431:488th201528:1631:579th201628:3632:1510th201728:1231:5111th 201828:1831:1912th201927:5633:5513th202227:3830:3514th202327:5931:3815th202428:1430:5616th2025 27:53 31:0717th2026 27:31 30:45
References
External links Official website Next Lap – TCS World 10K race listing TCS World 10K Official Registration Link