World 10K Bangalore

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World 10K Bangalore
World 10K Bangaluru logo.png
The logo for World 10K Bengaluru
DateMid-May
LocationBengaluru, India
Event typeRoad
Distance10 kilometres
Primary sponsorTata Consultancy Services
Established2008
Course recordsMen's: 27:44 (2014)
Kenya Geoffrey Kipsang
Women's: 31:19 (2018)
Kenya Agnes Tirop
Official siteWorld 10K Bangalore
The race starts and finishes at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium

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

The race, which is certified by AIMS-certified,[2] 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 , 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.[3] Further significant prizes are offered to the best Indian competitors and teams.[4]

The 8th edition was held on 17 May 2015 with French Sprinter Marie Jose Perec as its event ambassador.[1]

The 9th edition was held on 15 May 2016 with track and field athlete Mike Powell as its event ambassador.[5]

Past winners[]

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 Kipsang (KEN) 28:00  Helah Kiprop (KEN) 32:22
6th 2013   (KEN) 28:07  Gladys Cherono (KEN) 32:03
7th 2014  Geoffrey Kipsang (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

References[]

  1. ^ a b "10 Things you must know about TCS World 10K Marathon 2015". news.biharprabha.com. 16 May 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  2. ^ AIMS Race Directory. Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Retrieved on 2010-06-09.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2009-05-31). Merga and Mergia take thrilling 10km victories in Bangalore. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-06-09.
  5. ^ "Mike Powell Named Event Ambassador for World 10K".

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