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Bangalore Running Season Preview Focuses on Ultra and Half Marathon Highlights

A series of confirmed 2026 events gives Bengaluru runners a structured calendar after the city’s second-deepest schedule in India.

By Bangalore Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The Bangalore Ultra 2026 on July 26 stands as the next major multi-distance test for local runners, with distances ranging from 5km to 50km across Bengaluru venues and organised by MEB Sports.

January and February Starts

The Big Bangalore Marathon on January 26 at Sarjapur opens the year’s confirmed events, followed by the Tuffman Bengaluru Half Marathon second edition on February 1 at NICE Road and Hosakerehalli Toll, which includes 5km, 10km and 21.1km options. The ASA Walkathon Season 2 is set for February 22 at Arishinakunte, adding another accessible fitness outing before the spring schedule.

March and Mid-Year Markers

The World Women’s Day Run 2026 takes place on March 8 at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, offering 10k pro, 5k pro and 3k walkathon distances. These dates sit within Bengaluru’s established pattern of recurring races that also features the Bengaluru Marathon in late November or early December and the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon typically held in December, giving the city the deepest race calendar in India after Mumbai.

Additional trail opportunities at Nandi Hills and Skandagiri appear regularly on weekends, complementing the larger road events listed above. Adidas Runners maintains a dedicated community that partners with Adidas to host regular fitness and running sessions throughout the year.

Evidence from Confirmed Listings

Each of the dates and distances cited above matches entries on marathonmitra.com, stayhappening.com, endorfin.run and indiarunning.com, which together document the city’s 2026 fixtures. The July 26 Bangalore Ultra entry specifically lists 5km, 12.5km, 25km, 37.5km and 50km options at Bengaluru venues.

Runners can review the full set of listings on the sites referenced in the source list below to confirm entry windows and course details as they become available. Checking those platforms remains the most direct route to registration and updated information for the listed events.

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