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Bharat Midnight Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Bengaluru
IN

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Race date in 20 days: Dec 5, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Bengaluru · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: ₹1,550From the 2025 edition
Status: ClosedTBD ~ Sun, November 8, 2026See how to enter ↗

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D-day as of Nov 15, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Chasing a personal best or dreaming of a first finish.
This trip is built around your race.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

manojRan in 2009 · Finish time 04:20

“It was fantastic to see the support from RFL and fellow runners.”

Manoj ran the repeated course at the 2009 Bengaluru Midnight Marathon without specific training and finished in 4 hours, 20 minutes. Cramps and difficulty obtaining medical care arose in the early hours, but fellow runners helped with massage and fueling; despite being happy with the run, they were disappointed with timing chip and certificate arrangements.

Read the original on Visorview

RohitFinish time 01:55:02

“It was just plain beautiful execution by me.”

Rohit gradually increased their speed in the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon's half marathon event, setting a personal best of 1 hour, 55 minutes, 2 seconds. Reliable hydration kept them running without a stop, and afterward they helped a friend racing the full marathon, both on foot and by bike.

Read the original on One man band

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

BMM 2022 Trailer
Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor
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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

General entry · Marathon entry has closed

It ran –Nov 8, 2026.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Next edition entry · Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

General entry · Marathon

Entry cost ₹1,950

Full marathon category.

Organizer's page

General entry · Half

Entry cost ₹1,850

Half marathon category.

Organizer's page

General entry · 10K

Entry cost ₹1,850

10K category.

Organizer's page

General entry · 5K

Entry cost ₹1,550

Timed 5K category.

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 23:00

Event	Start
Marathon42.195km	23:00
Half21.0975km	23:25
10K10km	20:30
5K5km	18:30
31.6km	23:10

START

KTPO, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

KTPO, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Full marathon and half marathon are held.

Both start line and finish are held at the KTPO Exhibition and Convention Centre in Whitefield, Bengaluru.

The race is organised by Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor under the name “Bharat Midnight Marathon” and is also known as the “Bengaluru Midnight Marathon” and “Bengaluru International Midnight Marathon.” It starts at midnight,

but sources give conflicting dates —

5 December and 13 December — so check the official announcement.

Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (68°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Timed BK5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 31.6K · Full Marathon

Medical support

all race participants

Restrooms

all race participants

Water stations

all race participants

Aid stations

all race participants

Finisher medal

Timed BK5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 31.6K · Full Marathon

Event T-shirt

all paid race registrations

Finisher certificate

Timed BK5K · 10K · Half Marathon · 31.6K · Full Marathon

Bag drop

all race participants

Hotels1.5km from the start · ★8.8

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

The 2026 Packet Pickup (expo) schedule has not been announced yet.
At past editions, all individual participants had to collect their bibs in person at the Packet Pickup centre inside the expo.
Sources give different race dates (December 5 / December 13), so check the official announcement before making plans.

Shakeout run

A relaxed group run to loosen up before race day. No pace pressure — everyone's welcome.
There was no official shakeout from the organizer. Local running communities host their own.

Check this year's announcement

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startKTPO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Whitefield, Bengaluru — nearest metro Seetharamapalya (Purple Line),…
Transit cardGet an NCMC (National Common Mobility Card) at any Namma Metro station — it now works across both the metro and BMTC buses, so one card covers most of your transit needs. Where to buy
Getting to the finishSame venue — KTPO, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

KTPO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Whitefield, Bengaluru — nearest metro Seetharamapalya (Purple Line), ~0.34km/5min walk; Whitefield (Kadugodi) station also nearby

Also branded 'Bengaluru Midnight Marathon'/'Bengaluru International Midnight Marathon' under the Bharat Midnight Marathon/Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor banner.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue — KTPO, Whitefield, Bengaluru

Start and finish are both at KTPO grounds.

Map

Start shuttle

Because this is a midnight-start race, note Bengaluru's Namma Metro Purple Line's last train runs ~23:05 (11:05pm) and does not operate overnight — runners arriving near midnight cannot rely on the metro and should plan for taxi/cab (Ola/Uber) or private vehicle to KTPO.

Transit card

NCMC (National Common Mobility Card)

Ticket counters at all Namma Metro stations, and RBL Bank branches across Bengaluru. Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

The card itself costs about Rs 50 and is topped up at stations, online, or via banking apps; you typically need to register your details and share your registered number with the counter operator. Since June 2026 the same card also works on BMTC buses.

No verified source confirms foreign contactless bank cards work at Namma Metro gates.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race bills itself as 'Asia's only midnight marathon' and starts and finishes at KTPO in Whitefield, Bengaluru.

Course is guided along well-lit roads.

Start times vary by event. The 5km has starts at 6:30 p.m. and 6:40 p.m.;

the 10km starts at 8:30 p.m.;

and half marathon, 31.6km and full marathon start between 11:00 p.m. and 11:25 p.m. Aid station are positioned every kilometre.

Held in December, the race highlights Bengaluru's cool climate and the absence of strong sunlight at night.

Bib is collected at KTPO in Whitefield;

check the separate announcement for the exact collection times.

Times are local to Bengaluru. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield

Hotel · 679m · 10-minute walk

8.9/10(60)

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Bharat Midnight Marathon

About Bharat Midnight Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run