The World 10K Bengaluru (known as the TCS World 10K Bengaluru for sponsorship reasons by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS))[1] is an annual 10 kilometres road running competition which takes place in Bangalore, India.[2] The competition was first held in 2008 and usually takes place in late May. The first three editions were sponsored by Sunfeast (ITC Limited).
| World 10K Bangalore | |
|---|---|
 The logo for World 10K Bengaluru | |
| Date | Mid-May |
| Location | Bengaluru, India |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | 10 kilometres |
| Primary sponsor | Tata Consultancy Services |
| Established | 2008 |
| Course records | Men's: 27:38 (2022) Nicholas KimeliWomen's: 30:35 (2022) Irene Cheptai |
| Official site | World 10K Bangalore |
The race, which is certified by AIMS-certified,[3] 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 Procam International, 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.[4] Further significant prizes are offered to the best Indian competitors and teams.[5]
The 8th edition was held on 17 May 2015 with French Sprinter Marie Jose Perec as its event ambassador.[2]
The 9th edition was held on 15 May 2016 with track and field athlete Mike Powell as its event ambassador.[6]
Past winners
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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 Kamworor (KEN)
|
28:00 | Helah Kiprop (KEN)
|
32:22 |
| 6th | 2013 | Alex Korio (KEN)
|
28:07 | Gladys Cherono (KEN)
|
32:03 |
| 7th | 2014 | Geoffrey Kamworor (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 |
| 13th | 2022 | Nicholas Kimeli (KEN)
|
27:38 | Irene Cheptai (KEN)
|
30:35 |
| 14th | 2023 | Sabastian Sawe (KEN)
|
27:59 | Tsehay Gemechu (ETH)
|
31:38 |
| 15th | 2024 | Peter Njeru (KEN)
|
28:14 | Lilian Rengeruk (KEN)
|
30:56 |
References
edit- ^ "10 things to know about TCS World 10K Bengaluru". TCS. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ a b "10 Things you must know about TCS World 10K Marathon 2015". news.biharprabha.com. 16 May 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ AIMS Race Directory Archived 27 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. Retrieved on 2010-06-09.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2009-05-31). Merga and Mergia take thrilling 10km victories in Bangalore. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-06-09.
- ^ "Mike Powell Named Event Ambassador for World 10K". Archived from the original on 5 June 2016.