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Namma Run Bengaluru: 4 Essential Items Every Marathon Runner Must Carry!
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News18•30-09-2026, 11:32
Namma Run Bengaluru: 4 Essential Items Every Marathon Runner Must Carry!
- •A marathon is a 21-kilometer journey testing months of training, mental courage, and race day preparations, not just leg strength.
- •The race bib and timing chip are crucial; without them, your race time will not be officially recorded, so secure it the night before.
- •Carry energy gels, chews, or salt tablets used in training to replenish carbohydrates every 30-45 minutes; never try new items on race day.
- •Protect your body with anti-chafe cream, Vaseline, a small plaster, or blister pad; bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen based on weather.
- •For safety, carry a charged GPS watch and a phone in a sweat-proof pocket; write your ID or emergency contact on the back of your bib.
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Runners must carry a race bib with a timing chip, proper food and energy items like gels or chews, body protection such as anti-chafe cream or sunscreen, and safety items including a charged GPS watch and emergency contacts.
Namma Run Bengaluru 2026 is scheduled for October 11, starting at 5:30 AM at the NICE Road Toll Plaza behind PES College in Hosakerehalli.
The event features 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. Competitive categories feature approximately ₹3 to 4 lakh in total cash prizes.
