FAQs

When was BMM conceived and why?

Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor created history by organizing the World’s 1st. Midnight Marathon run at night, on May 19, 2007. It was held in Whitefield IT Corridor, in line with the spirit of the event. This first of its kind event attracts close to 10,000+ participants and is widely reported in India and abroad. After sixteen successful years, the 17th. edition of the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon is scheduled at KTPO Whitefield on December 14, 2024. This year we expect an even larger participation and excitement.

Scores of companies, particularly from the IT, ITES and BT sectors, participate in the Marathon in large numbers for improving their brand visibility and team-building while effectively demonstrating their corporate social responsibility by associating with the city’s issues. A large number of NGOs and their celebrity supporters also participate in the Marathon to raise funds and create awareness of their cause.

Midnight Marathon – A tribute to our youth: It is to show that Bangalore cares & appreciates their hard work. This year our theme is “Run for Safe City”.

100% of the proceeds support social causes, making every step you take, count for a better future for the under privileged.

The 17th. edition of the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon is scheduled on December 14-15, 2024 at KTPO, Whitefield, Bangalore.

BMM is Asia’s only Midnight Marathon and it is acknowledged and marked in the official ‘International Marathon Calendar’. BMM is one of the few races in India to be a member of Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS-IAAF). AIMS is a member-based organization of more than 469 of the world’s leading distance races, from over 122 countries & territories and they work with IAAF on all matters relating to international races. The IAAF acts as a world governing authority for a competition programme, for standardised technical equipment and for a list of official world records. The AIMS- IAAF certification has put BMM on the world map for internationally recognized Marathons.

Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor (RBITC), Bangalore, a member of Rotary International, organises and conducts the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon, each year, with support from all our Partners.

Over the last few years we have averaged about 10,000 + participants. Approx. 30% are women participants, coming in from 21 states in India and 23 countries.

                                                                                  Start Time                Cut off Time

Govt. Schools Relay Race                                    04:30 pm                     06:00 pm

BK5K Run                                                                06:30 pm                     08:00 pm

5K Fun Run                                                              06:40 pm                     08:10 pm

Rotary Cup Challenge                                        08:10 pm                     09:30 pm

#FittestStartupChallenge                                   08:15 pm                     09:40 pm

Corporate Team Challenge                               08:20 pm                     09:50 pm

10K Run                                                                    08:30 pm                     10:45 pm

Full Marathon                                                         11:00 pm                     05:00 am (15th. Dec. ’24)

31.6K Run                                                                 11:10 pm                     04:00 am (15th. Dec. ’24)

Half Marathon                                                       11.25 pm                     03:30 am (15th. Dec. ’24)

Yes. Please register at www.midnightmarathon.in / bharatmidnightmarathon.run

  • 5K Run (without Timing chip) – Thursday, December 12, 2024. 11:59 pm.
  •  For all other timed races        – Sunday, December 08, 2024. 11:59 pm.

 

Race Event

Registration Fee – Rs. /participant (including 18% GST)

5K Fun Run

1,180.00

BK5K Run

1,475.00

10K Run

1,770.00

Half Marathon

1,770.00

31.6K Run

1,947.00

Full Marathon

1,947.00

No. Requests for registration will not be entertained after closure of registrations.

No. An individual can apply for one race category only. Multiple applications will entail all being rejected.

Send an email with all details to info@midnightmarathon.in

Once you have applied for a particular Race category / Race format, you cannot change your Race category / Race format.

Once an entry is received, no requests for cancellation and further refund of application fees will be entertained, under any circumstances.

No. Race day images of participants will be screened visually after the race and if any of the participant is found not wearing the running number bib allotted to him/her, RBITC reserves the right to disqualify the registered participant from this edition and the subsequent 2025 edition. Further, RBITC reserves the right to take necessary legal action against the registered participant and the person who has used the running number bib on race day, for impersonation.

Yes, there is an early bird offer. 10% discount till October 9, 2024, 11:59pm only.

Please mail info@midnightmarathon.in or

Call Helpline +91 76769 46972 / +91 91083 56417

(www.midnightmarathon.in) for group discounts above 25 participants.

Yes. Please check on our website www.midnightmarathon.in or send us a mail at info@midnightmarathon.in

An overseas applicant can apply only through online registration – www.midnightmarathon.in

An overseas applicant can apply only through online registration – www.midnightmarathon.in

Yes, all finishers of the Full Marathon, 31.6K Run, Half Marathon, 10K Run and BK5K Run race categories only will get the finisher medal post their run on Race Day. Please collect your medal before leaving the event venue; medals will not be posted to individual finishers if they fail to collect it on Race Day.

While provisional results will be available by 10am on Monday, December 16, 2024, Timing certificates of finishers will be available for download from https://www.sportstimingsolutions.in  post 15 working days from Race Day.

5K Fun Run is a participative fun run and being a non-timed category, will not be issued Timing Certificate or a finisher medal. However, they will receive a  physical participation certificate, immediately after the completion of the event.

December 11-13, 2024. From 10am to 06pm.

Venue: TERI – The Energy & Resources Institute, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage,

                        Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071

No. All participants must come to the Expo to collect their running number Bib, timing chip.

A confirmation email will be sent the email id provided by you. Please ensure you enter the correct email id while registering.

Yes. For all paid registrations only. Please provide your correct size, while registering.

5K Fun Run (non-timed):

T-shirt + Bib + Certificate (immediately after Race at venue) + Food coupons

Fast 5K Run (timed)/10K Run/Half Marathon/31.6K Run/Full Marathon:

T-shirt + Bib + Timing chip + Finisher Medal + Food coupons + eCertificate (28th. Dec. 24)

Yes, for the timed runs. The route is measured and certified by AIMS, hence your timing will be recognised for qualification at all major Races across the world.

Overall Open Winners

Position

Full Marathon

31.6K Run

Half  Marathon

10K Run

 

Men/Women (Rs.)

Men/Women (Rs.)

Men/Women (Rs.)

Men/Women (Rs.)

1st.

90,000.00

50,000.00

50,000.00

50,000.00

2nd.

65,000.00

30,000.00

30,000.00

30,000.00

3rd.

40,000.00

20,000.00

20,000.00

20,000.00

 

 

Position

Fast 5K Run (timed)

5K Fun Run (non-timed)

 

Men/Women (Cash/Gift Voucher Re. equivalent)

Men/Women (Gift Voucher Re. equivalent)

1st.

25,000.00

10,000.00

2nd.

15,000.00

7,000.00

3rd.

 10,000.00

5,000.00

 

Age Category Winners – Applicable to Half  Marathon and 10K Run only

(Age as on Dec 14, 2024)

Half Marathon

10K Run

 

Age Group

18 – 34 years

14 – 34 years

35 – 44 years

35 – 44 years

45 – 54 years

45 – 54 years

55 years & above

55 years & above

Prize Money (all age groups)

Position

Men (Rs.)

Women (Rs.)

1st.

7,500.00

7,500.00

2nd.

5,000.00

5,000.00

3rd.

3,000.00

3,000.00

 

Please Note:

  1. All cash prizes are subject to TDS deduction, as per the current law. Indian cash prize winners will need to provide copies of their PAN cards.
  2. All cash prizes will be sent to the winners by December 28, 2024, after due verification process, and receipt of proper age proof.
  3. Cash prizes for Overall Open winners will be given to those who complete their respective race under the ideal completion time, only.

 

Race Event

Ideal Completion Time (Men)

Ideal Completion Time (Women)

Fast 5K Run

  35 minutes (00:35:00)

  40 minutes (00:40:00)

10K Run

  70 minutes (01:10:00)

  80 minutes (01:20:00)

Half Marathon

120 minutes (02:00:00)

135 minutes (02:15:00)

31.6K Run

180 minutes (03:00:00)

210 minutes (03:30:00)

Full Marathon

240 minutes (04:00:00)

270 minutes (04:30:00)

 

  1. Cash prize winners will be awarded and paid, for only 1 category, whichever is higher. Eg. If an Indian wins second prize overall and first in India category, he/she will only be entitled to receive one cash prize. In this case 1st in India category as its higher cash prize.
  2. Finisher Medal – will be given to all Runners who complete their respective Race in the Timed Runs only.
  3. Elite category runners are not eligible for age category awards.

Yes, it is right near the Start/Finish line.

Route map is updated on the website www.midnightmarathon.in

There will be race route loop of 5 km. for the 5K Runs, 10K Run (2 loops).

There will be a 5.274 km. race route loop for the Half Marathon (4 loops), 31.6K Run (6 loops) and Full Marathon (8 loops).

Every 1.2 km.  i.e. 4 stations on the route including at the Start/Finish line.

There will be 2 large medical tents with over 20 beds each, attended by over 65 doctors and paramedics. There will also be 4 Ambulances on the route and stationed at appropriate points.

Yes. Over 60 ladies and gents toilets stationed all over the venue.

Yes. In addition, there will be a well lit Helpdesk stationed at the center of the venue.

Yes. There will be a multi-cuisine Food Zone area at the venue. Refreshments and breakfast will be available through the night and certain key stalls including chai will be open till the end of the races.

Food coupons will be given to all registered Runners to be redeemed at certain designated food stalls.

Pet–a-thon

What better way to spend a Sunday morning than going out with your family to meet some new furry friends and get active. Experience a day filled with joy and entertainment with your four-legged friends at Pet-a-thon.

Pet-a-thon has a whole bunch of activities lined up for you and your adorable pets. Learn how to get your pets into perfect shape from some of Bangalore’s finest behaviourists, nutritionists and trainers. We also have a vaccination drive, BBMP pet licensing drive and free vet check-up.

Don’t forget to bring your pet-less friends along, because we’ll be hosting an adoption drive for some extremely cute and friendly puppies and adult dogs.

Pet-Set-Go!

DEI Walk-a-thon

Embark on a transformative journey advocating – Diversity * Equity * Inclusion.

Why walk with us? Empower through every step.

Embrace diversity       Community engagement        Impactful dialogue

Govt. Schools Relay Race – 5 runners x 200 meters each

The Government Schools children only need an opportunity to excel. They have been doing it consistently in academics, on the football field and in extracurricular activities. Now let’s create a National Running Champion.

Rotary Cup Challenge – 4 runners x 5K each to complete a Half Marathon

Four runners from each Rotary, Rotaract or Inner Wheel Club to run 5km each. Because Rotary cares, We Care.

Corporate Team Challenge – Corporate Team of 4 runners, will run 5K each

The Corporate Challenge, is an innovative and special event created as part of the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon. The Race gives corporate entities an opportunity to participate as a team of four to complete a Half Marathon. This is by far the most exciting amateur race of the evening.

#FittestStartupChallenge – Startup company Team of 4 runners, run 5K each

The #FittestStartupChallenge is an innovative and special event created as part of the Bengaluru Midnight Marathon. A team of 4 runners have to complete a circuit of 20 km. by running 5 km. each. The event is open for participation to all Startups, with a base in Bengaluru or India. This event is not open to individuals/team of individuals.

Fun & Frolic on Race Day

Folk dancers, cultural show, flea market, rock show & local bands play through the night.

Funds raised from BMM 2024 will also be used to spearhead social causes and projects concerned with Health, Education, Infrastructure, social welfare and rural enlistment projects with a strong focus on Child and Women Safety.

Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor (RBITC) stands for transformational impact on underprivileged and unfortunate and their generations through innovative solutions that are self-sustainable and replicable using our collective resources.

Education:

  • Bringing meaningful & transformational changes in the lives of gen next coming from financially challenged household.
  • RBITC has adopted 16 Government Primary & Higher Primary Schools in Whitefield area.
  • It has now embarked on an ambitious turnkey project to set up a High School at one of these, to provide seamless education opportunity for the students at these higher primary schools.

Health:

  • EPIC – Epilepsy Prevention and Integrated Program is one-of-its-kind initiative to identify, treat and provide post-surgery care of patients suffering from epilepsy.
  • Several initiatives – medical camps, breast cancer detection, neurosurgery, eye care initiatives.

Other programs include provision of clean drinking water, sanitization, building toilets, women empowerment, and Environmental initiatives.

 

What are some of the focus areas and causes supported by RBITC?

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