Bengaluru has been a proud host of the World’s Premier 10K Run – the TCS World 10K Bengaluru - since 2008. The event has had the distinction of having some of the fastest international and Indian athletes competing for the coveted podium finish, and thousands of runners from across Bengaluru, the country and world, all soaking in the Bengaluru energy and camaraderie. This World Athletics Gold Label Road Race has also been graced by thepresence of sporting legends like Sanya Richards Ross, Carl Lewis, Mike Powell and Arantxa Sanchez who have endorsed the event as ambassadors and got extensively involved with the races and the local community.
Over the years, the event has sparked a running revolution in the city of Bengaluru and beyond. More importantly it has led the way for promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, and importantly social good.
The Tata Consultancy Services World 10K Bengaluru has been a phenomenal influence on social change. Over 600 NGOs representing various SDG causes, be it Health, Environment, Animals, Education, Human Rights, Skill Development or Community Development, Women Empowerment, Girl Child Education, Child Sexual Abuse, Disability, etc., have utilized this sporting event as a platform to cumulatively fundraise more than ₹ 51.88 crore since inception. The event prides itself as the largest sporting philanthropy platform in South India.
The mantle as the official philanthropy partner of TCS World 10K Bengaluru is taken care of by aidbees - the world’s first social kindness platform. On 28th April 2024, the city will come alive with renewed energy and passion, renewed vigor to achieve more, and a renewed hope for a better and a more compassionate tomorrow!
