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Namma Run Bengaluru: Fitness Plan And Essential Exercises For New Marathon Runners
- •For beginners preparing for a marathon, strengthening the body is just as important as running distance to prevent fatigue and injuries.
- •Simple exercises like squats, lunges, planks, glute bridges, and calf raises help strengthen the legs, hips, abdomen, and upper body.
- •Namma Run Bengaluru 2026, organized by News18 Kannada, is scheduled to take place on October 11.
- •The event features various categories including children's fun runs, senior citizen walkathons, open 5km and 10km runs, and a 21km half marathon.
- •Participants in competitive categories will compete for cash prizes ranging between 3 to 4 lakh rupees, along with various goodies and fitness festival benefits.
Key Questions Answered
Beginner marathon runners should focus on five key exercises: squats, lunges, planks, glute bridges, and calf raises. Performing these exercises 2 to 3 times a week helps strengthen the legs, hips, abdomen, and upper body, reducing fatigue and injury risks.
The Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 event is organized by News18 Kannada and is scheduled for October 11, 2026, starting at 5:30 AM at the Nice Road Toll Plaza near PES College, Hosakerehalli. It features multiple categories including fun runs, timed runs, and a 21 km half marathon.
The competitive categories feature cash prizes totaling around ₹3–4 lakhs. Registered participants receive a branded t-shirt, finisher medal, bib, e-certificate, water and refreshments, access to Zumba, a fitness festival, live music, and professional photographs.
