The 12th edition of the world’s premier Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K, the IAAF Gold Label Race will be flagged off from the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on May 19.

This year as well organisers are expecting the consistency of attracting the best elite runners as well as enthusiastic amateurs from across the globe.

Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director Procam International said, “This year, the TCS World 10K celebrates the sense of pride the run provides to all stakeholders associated with the event. Additionally, our renewed vision for the Majja Run is in line with the country’s move towards a culture of fitness and the joy of competing with oneself and with each other. As always, the event continues to set new milestones and we are proud of putting Bengaluru on the global running map with the unrelenting support of our city authorities, partners and our runners. #FeelthePride and join in for the twelfth edition of the event.”

Commenting on a 10 year long association with the run, Nagraj Ijari, Vice President & Head, TCS Bangalore Operations said, "We are always excited to be back - and this year is even more special, because this year we celebrate our tenth year of being associated with this event. An association we feel that has gone by so fast."

"Within TCS we also take fitness very seriously, and have multiple initiatives that support that vision including Fit for Life, that encourages a lot of people to clock miles. And last financial year we our Bangalore offices clocked about 2.3 million kms among all our associates in Bangalore and are confident to doubling the number with 4.6 million kms already registered,” he added.

Eco-friendly

TCS World 10K over the years has consciously taken steps to be an environmentally friendly and a 100 per cent waste managed race. HasiruDala Innovations, a social enterprise-focused on creating better livelihoods for waste pickers will spear-head and advise on different eco-friendly alternatives to ensure efficient waste management and over-see last mile disposal and consequent recycling plans.

Beyond being a globally acclaimed sporting event that puts Bengaluru on an international racing calendar, the TCS World 10K today is also recognized for the phenomenal impact it creates in terms of social change through the Cubbon Park Rejuvenation Program, Madiwalla Urban Forest and being the largest sporting charity platform in South India. This is what makes Bengalurens proud hosts of a race that is a celebration of sport and spirit of the city.

Registrations

Registrations which open on March 17, will close on April 26 or earlier, depending on availability of running spots, with a priority line-up for the Open 10K participants and dedicated spots for first-time Women runners.

The $2,13,000 race is headlined by the Elite World 10K for Men and Women; amateurs competing in the Open 10K, running enthusiasts in the 5Km Majja Run, the 4Km Senior Citizens Run for participants above the age of 60 and the Champions with Disability.

The Majja Run which through the years has always attracted the highest number of amateur runners, will be introduced in a new avataar this year. The 5KM Run is now a completely timed category and will provide each registered runner with a timing chip in his/her personalised bib as well as a medal of completion on their finish. This initiative by Procam International, keeps with its vision of encouraging a healthier community as well as providing an opportunity for runners from across age categories including as young as 12-years a chance to be part of this mega event.

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