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Namma Run Bengaluru: Experts Warn Runners Against Wearing New Shoes
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News18•05-10-2026, 19:20
Namma Run Bengaluru: Experts Warn Runners Against Wearing New Shoes
- •Namma Run Bengaluru 2026, organized by News18 Kannada, is scheduled to take place on October 11.
- •Experts warn that wearing brand new running shoes on marathon day can cause blisters, skin damage, and severe pain.
- •New shoes should be broken in during training at least four to six weeks in advance, covering 50 to 100 kilometers.
- •The fitness festival features multiple categories including a children fun run, senior walkathon, and a 21 km half marathon.
- •Participants in competitive categories will compete for cash prizes worth around 3 to 4 lakhs rupees.
Key Questions Answered
Using unfamiliar shoes on race day can cause friction leading to blisters, burning sensations, skin damage, and unexpected strain on knees, soles, Achilles tendon, or hips. New shoes are not yet broken in to match your feet or movement, which can ruin your pace and performance.
Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 will be held on October 11, 2026, starting at 5:30 AM at the Nice Road Toll Plaza, located behind PES College in Hosakerehalli.
Categories include 1 km and 2 km fun runs for children, a 3 km walkathon for seniors, 5 km and 10 km fun runs, competitive 5 km and 10 km timed runs, and a 21 km half marathon. The competitive categories feature total cash prizes worth around 3 to 4 lakh rupees.
