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THE FUTURE
13–17 YEARS
The next generation doesn't wait for tomorrow. They run towards it.
Powered by Garden City University · Bengaluru
PHOTOTHON
5K RUN 2026
RUN. WALK. CAPTURE. A massive 5K experience bringing together 6,000+ participants, runners and photography enthusiasts.
SHUTTLE AVAILABLE₹150 (Optional) · 12 PICKUP POINTS
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6,000+Expected Participants
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MEDALFor All Finishers
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T-SHIRTFor All Participants
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BIBFor Every Runner
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E-CERTIFICATEFor All Participants
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BREAKFASTAfter The Run
1K+Expected Participants
5KRun Distance
₹499Registration
₹2.46LTotal Cash Prizes
Everything Included
YOUR ₹499
GETS YOU IN.
Every participant receives the complete Photothon 5K experience. Shuttle transportation is optional at an additional ₹150. Parking is available for participants using their own transportation.
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EVENT T-SHIRTOfficial 2026 tee🏅
FINISHER MEDALFor every finisher🔢
BIBUnique participant ID📜
E-CERTIFICATEDigital certificate🍽️
BREAKFASTAfter the run🏃
5K RUN10 kilometre challenge₹499
Registration · Shuttle +₹150 · Parking available
Three Generations
ONE FINISH
LINE.
Three participant identities. Three powerful stories. One city moving together.
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THE ENERGY
18–35 YEARS
The generation that keeps Bengaluru moving.
03
THE EXPERIENCE
36+ YEARS
Every mile carries a story. Every finish carries experience.
Run For The Podium
₹2,46,500
IN CASH PRIZES.
₹1,56,500 for the 5K Run and ₹90,000 for the three Photothon Grand Prize photographs.
Men's Open Champion
Overall 3K
₹12.5K1st
₹7.5K2nd
₹5K3rd
Women's Open Champion
Overall 5K
₹12.5K1st
₹7.5K2nd
₹5K3rd
The Future
Youth · 13–17
₹5K1st
₹3K2nd
₹2K3rd
The Energy
Open · 18–35
₹7.5K1st
₹5K2nd
₹3K3rd
The Experience
Masters · 36–50
₹7.5K1st
₹5K2nd
₹3K3rd
Senior Masters
51+
₹7.5K1st
₹5K2nd
₹3K3rd
Photothon Grand Prize
ONE BEST PHOTOGRAPH IN EACH CATEGORY · ₹30,000 EACH
THE FUTURE · 13–17
Best Photograph
₹30,000THE ENERGY · 18–35
Best Photograph
₹30,000THE EXPERIENCE · 36+
Best Photograph
₹30,000TOTAL EVENT CASH PRIZES₹2,46,500
Easy Access
YOUR RIDE TO
THE START.
Optional shuttle service is ₹150. Choose your pickup point during registration.
HalasuruIndira NagarDomlurMarathahalli
BellandurSilk BoardHebbalMalleshwaram
MajesticShivaji NagarCubbon ParkMG Road
🚌 Shuttle Service
₹150 additional per participant.
- 12 designated pickup points
- Pickup point selected during registration
- Pre-event boarding information
🚗 Own Transportation
Parking facility is available at the venue.
- Parking instructions shared before event
- Follow event-day parking signage
- Separate vehicle movement planning
More Than A Run
RUN.
WALK.
CAPTURE.
Photothon brings photography into the running experience. Capture the runner, the crowd, the city, the emotion and the finish.
Our Past Events
MEMORIES
WE MADE.
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Powering The Experience
OUR
PARTNERS.
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Proudly Presented
GARDEN CITY
UNIVERSITY.
Powered by Garden City University, Bengaluru.
POWERED BY
Garden City University
Supporting a city-wide celebration of fitness, creativity and community.
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ORGANISED BY
SWe Design Boyallas
Creators of Photothon and creative community experiences.
Event Morning
THE DAY
STARTS EARLY.
Final wave timings and detailed instructions will be shared with registered participants.
04:30 AMOperations Begin
04:45 AMShuttle Services
05:00 AMParticipant Arrival
05:30 AMWarm-up
06:00 AMOpening Ceremony
06:15 AMRun Starts
07:00 AM+Finish & Breakfast
10:00 AMPrize Ceremony
Need To Know
FAQ.
What is the registration fee?
₹499 per participant.
Is shuttle service included?
No. Shuttle service is optional and costs ₹150 additional.
Is parking available?
Yes. Parking facility is available for participants using their own transportation.
What does every participant receive?
Event T-shirt, BIB, medal, e-certificate and breakfast.
What is the run distance?
10 kilometres.
What are the three categories?
The Future: 13–17, The Energy: 18–35, The Experience: 36+.
What is the Photothon prize?
The best photograph in each of the three categories receives ₹30,000.
25th October 2026 · Bengaluru
ARE YOU
READY?
6,000 people. 10 kilometres. Three generations. Three ₹30,000 photography grand prizes. One unforgettable day.
REGISTER NOW — ₹499