Over 45,000 participate in 13th edition of Wipro Bengaluru Marathon
Over 45,000 runners participated in the 13th edition of the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon in India. The event featured full marathon, half marathon, and 10K categories with various winners across men's and women's divisions.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growing popularity of mass-participation sports in major Indian metropolitan hubs and its role in local community engagement.
People taking part in the 13th edition of the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon in Bengaluru on September 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J.
More than 45,000 runners participated in the 13th edition of the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon, organised by NEB Sports in association with the Karnataka Athletics Association, Wipro Bangalore and Shriram Properties on Sunday.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara was present at the event. While the full marathon was flagged off by Ranjita Ghosh, global chief marketing officer, Wipro Limited, fitness celebrity Mandira Bedi flagged off the half marathon. The 10K run was flagged off by MP Tejasvi Surya.
Runners during the 13th edition of the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon, in the backdrop of Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on September 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J.
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