The World 10K Bengaluru (known as the TCS World 10K Bengaluru for sponsorship reasons by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS))[1] is an annual 10 kilometres road running competition which takes place in Bangalore, India.[2] The competition was first held in 2008 and usually takes place in late May. The first three editions were sponsored by Sunfeast (ITC Limited).

World 10K Bangalore
The logo for World 10K Bengaluru
DateMid-May
LocationBengaluru, India
Event typeRoad
Distance10 kilometres
Primary sponsorTata Consultancy Services
Established2008
Course recordsMen's: 27:38 (2022)
Kenya Nicholas Kimeli
Women's: 30:35 (2022)
Kenya Irene Cheptai
Official siteWorld 10K Bangalore
The race starts and finishes at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium

The race, which is certified by AIMS-certified,[3] begins and ends at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, after looping through the roads of Bangalore. The different race categories at the event are – World 10K (participation restricted to International and National athletes), Open 10K (participation open to amateur runners), Majja Run (a 5.7 km run meant for fun runners), Senior Citizens’ Run (a 4.2 km run for Senior Citizens), and the Champions with Disability event (a 4.2 km event for persons with disability). In addition to this there also is a 10 km Corporate Champions category in which companies can field a team of 3 members and compete to achieve the best aggregate time.

The event is organised by Procam International, a sport and leisure management firm which is also responsible for the Mumbai Marathon and Delhi Half Marathon. There is a total prize pot of US$170,000 and race winners receive over $21,000 for their victories.[4] Further significant prizes are offered to the best Indian competitors and teams.[5]

The 8th edition was held on 17 May 2015 with French Sprinter Marie Jose Perec as its event ambassador.[2]

The 9th edition was held on 15 May 2016 with track and field athlete Mike Powell as its event ambassador.[6]

Past winners

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A fun runner in a Ravana costume during the "Majja Run" in 2008

Key:   Course record

Edition Year Men's winner Time (m:s) Women's winner Time (m:s)
1st 2008   Zersenay Tadese (ERI) 27:51   Elvan Abeylegesse (TUR)
  Grace Momanyi (KEN)
32:02
2nd 2009   Deriba Merga (ETH) 28:13   Aselefech Mergia (ETH) 32:08
3rd 2010   Titus Mbishei (KEN) 27:54   Wude Ayalew (ETH) 31:58
4th 2011   Philemon Limo (KEN) 28:01   Dire Tune (ETH) 33:19
5th 2012   Geoffrey Kamworor (KEN) 28:00   Helah Kiprop (KEN) 32:22
6th 2013   Alex Korio (KEN) 28:07   Gladys Cherono (KEN) 32:03
7th 2014   Geoffrey Kamworor (KEN) 27:44   Lucy Kabuu (KEN) 31:48
8th 2015   Mosinet Geremew (ETH) 28:16   Mamitu Daska (ETH) 31:57
9th 2016   Mosinet Geremew (ETH) 28:36   Peres Jepchirchir (KEN) 32:15
10th 2017   Alex Korio (KEN) 28:12   Irene Cheptai (KEN) 31:51
11th 2018   Geoffrey Kamworor (KEN) 28:18   Agnes Tirop (KEN) 31:19
12th 2019   Andamlak Belihu (ETH) 27:56   Agnes Tirop (KEN) 33:55
13th 2022   Nicholas Kimeli (KEN) 27:38   Irene Cheptai (KEN) 30:35
14th 2023   Sabastian Sawe (KEN) 27:59   Tsehay Gemechu (ETH) 31:38
15th 2024   Peter Njeru (KEN) 28:14   Lilian Rengeruk (KEN) 30:56

References

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  1. ^ "10 things to know about TCS World 10K Bengaluru". TCS. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "10 Things you must know about TCS World 10K Marathon 2015". news.biharprabha.com. 16 May 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  3. ^ AIMS Race Directory Archived 27 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Retrieved on 2010-06-09.
  4. ^ Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2008-05-18). Tadese the men’s 10km victor, while Abeylegesse and Momanyi share women’s spoils in Bangalore. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-06-09.
  5. ^ Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2009-05-31). Merga and Mergia take thrilling 10km victories in Bangalore. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-06-09.
  6. ^ "Mike Powell Named Event Ambassador for World 10K". Archived from the original on 5 June 2016.
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