TCS World 10K Bengaluru | 27th APRIL, 2025 | 170 days 21 hours 11 minutes 4 seconds
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When is the On-Ground event's race day?

TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024 will happen on Sunday, 28th April 2024.

When do the registrations begin and end?

On-Ground (all race categories):

Start on Thursday, 15th Feb 2024, 7 AM IST

End on Friday, 29th March 2024, 11.59 PM IST or as soon as running places are filled, whichever is earlier.

REGISTRATIONS FOR THE OPEN 10K CATEGORY ARE NOW CLOSED.

What is the minimum age eligibility to apply in each race category (on-ground)?

Race CategoryMinimum Age Eligibility*
Open 10K (10 kms)15 years (born as on or before 27.04.2009)
Majja Run (5.5 kms)12 years (born as on or before 27.04.2012)
Silvers’ Run (2.6 kms)60 years (born as on or before 27.04.1964)
Champions with Disability (2.6 kms)12 years (born as on or before 27.04.2012)
Champions with Disability buddy18 years (born as on or before 27.04.2006)

Is there any upper age limit for each race?

There is no upper age limit for any race category.

What is the application fee for participating in the on-ground event?

Race Categories

Fee (inclusive of GST @18%)

Domestic Applicants (applicants residing in India)Overseas Applicants (applicants residing outside India)
Open 10K (10 kms)*₹ 1800*USD 50
Majja Run (5.5 kms)*₹ 900*USD 30
Silvers’ Run (2.6 kms)₹ 350*USD 10
Champions with Disability (2.6 kms)₹ 350*USD 10
Champions with Disability Buddy₹ 175*USD 5

*GST No. 29AABCP7300E1ZP ; CIN No. U92413MH1993PTC070636 

What does the registration fee cover?

The registration fee paid is exclusively for your race category participation in the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024. The registration fee is not, in part or full, payable for any offers/promotions/ discounts/goodies/ tee, etc. These, if offered, will be by event sponsors/partners/ brands through the Event Promoter separately.

How to apply?

You can apply online here 

Will there be a priority line up for Open 10K?

Yes, there will be a priority line up in Open 10K race category given as per the timing certificate attached by you at the time of registration:

PRIORITY LINE-UP:

Where submitting finish time of 10 km distance:

SectionSECTION START TIMESECTION END TIME
A_0:49:59
B0:50:000:59:59
C1:00:001:04:59
D1:05:001:09:59
E1:10:001:19:59
F1:20:00 onwards +General +Charity running places without timing certificate

Where submitting finish time of 5 km distance:

SectionSECTION START TIMESECTION END TIME
A_0:23:58
B0:23:590:28:46
C0:28:470:31:10
D0:31:110:33:33
E0:33:340:38:21
F00:38:22 onwards +General +Charity running places without timing certificate

Where submitting finish time of the Half Marathon (21.097 km) distance:

SectionSECTION START TIMESECTION END TIME
A_1:50:19
B1:50:202:12:22
C2:12:232:23:24
D2:23:252:34:26
E2:34:272:56:30
F2:56:31 onwards +General +Charity running places without timing certificate

Where submitting finish time of the 25 km distance:

SectionSECTION START TIMESECTION END TIME
A_2:12:03
B2:12:042:38:28
C2:38:292:51:41
D2:51:423:04:53
E3:04:533:31:18
F3:31:19 onwards +General +Charity running places without timing certificate

Where submitting finish time of Marathon (42.195 km) distance:

SECTIONSECTION START TIMESECTION END TIME
A_3:50:00
B3:50:014:36:00
C4:36:014:59:00
D4:59:015:22:00
E5:22:016:08:00
F6:08:01 onwards +General +Charity running places without timing certificate

*NOTE: Open 10K line-up sections given above are indicative and may undergo a change, which will be communicated on the website https://tcsworld10k.procam.in  post closure of all registrations. On race day timing results and certificates will be generated only for runners who complete the 10 km distance within 1 hr and 30 min from the start time.

Confirmed applicants improving their performance post submission of applicants can request for a change in the line-up section only till 29th March 2024. Valid timing certificate needs to be emailed along with the request on tcsworld10k@procam.in.

Is attaching a passport sized photograph with the online application form compulsory?

Yes. Your solo current photograph (passport sized) where your face is clearly visible has to be provided with each application form at the time of submission of application. Online applicants need to attach their photograph with their face clearly visible whilst submitting the application; the photograph size should not exceed 1 MB in .jpeg and .png format.

All participants’ race day images will be screened visually after the race and matched with the photo provided at the time of registration. If the photo provided during registration does not match with the race day photo of the confirmed participant, the registered runner will be disqualified from the race and the subsequent edition of the event.

Is attaching a Govt. issued photo ID proof with my application compulsory?

Yes. Applicants need to attach their Govt. issued photo ID proof whilst submitting application; the image size should not exceed 1 MB in .jpeg and .png format.

Govt. issued photo ID proof will include documents like Passport, PAN Card, and Aadhaar Card.

How can an overseas applicant apply for the Event?

An overseas applicant can apply ONLY through online registrations 

In whose name should the cheque or demand draft be made in case of group registration?

All cheques/demand draft to be drawn in favour of "PROCAM INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD."

Which payment mode will be accepted for online registration?

An online applicant can pay ONLY via credit card, net banking, debit card, UPI and payment wallets.

How will my entry acceptance be intimated to me?

Post 7 days of registration, individual applicants are required to go to the TCS World 10K Bengaluru website, login into their profile using the registered email id and check their application status.

If you are unable to check application status online post 7 working days of registration, please contact our event helpline number +91 8041739955 or email us at tcsworld10k@procam.in

You will also get an email confirmation on your registered email id from tcsworld10k@procam.in 

Can I register up for more than one race at the on-ground event?

No. An individual can apply only for one race category at the on-ground event. Multiple applications will entail all being rejected.

Can I register for both on-ground and virtual races?

Yes. You can register for both on-ground and virtual races, using the same email id.

Can I register for a virtual race if I have already registered for an on-ground race previously?

Yes. You can login with the same email id and proceed to the virtual race category section, pay and register in case you have already registered for on-ground race category previously.

Can I run both on-ground as well as the virtual race of the same distance on the same day?

Yes. You can register for both the formats in the same race category and if confirmed, run on the same day, although for the virtual race category, you will only be tracked via TCS World 10K Bengaluru APP powered by TCS. Please note virtual only participants will not be allowed to enter the on-ground event venue or course on race day.

Will I get a refund of my entry fees, if my application is not accepted?

Participation in the event is subject to entry confirmation. Where your application is not confirmed for any reason, the application fees paid by you will be refunded on or before 30th May 2024. An amount of ₹175 will be deducted as processing charges. Any refund discrepancies must be brought to the attention of the event registration team immediately. Refund queries will not be entertained post 30th May 2024. 

Once I have applied can I cancel my application and get a refund?

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

Can I change my race category / race format once I have applied / my application is confirmed?

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

Will I get a timing certificate and medal for participating in the Open 10K (10 Kms) Category?

Yes, all finishers of the Open 10K race category 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 the race day). While provisional results will be available by 5 pm on race day, timing certificates of Open 10K finishers will be available for download from https://www.sportstimingsolutions.in  post 21 working days from race day.

Will I get a timing certificate and medal for participation in the Majja Run (5.5 Kms) Category?

The Majja Run category is a participative, fun run. Being a non-timed category, finish timings of participants will not be captured; timing certificates will not be issued for this category. 

However, all finishers of the Majja Run race category will get the finisher medal post their run on race day (medals will not be posted to individual runners) and participation certificates of Majja run participants will be available for download from https://www.sportstimingsolutions.in/ post 7 working days from race day. 

Will I get a timing certificate and medal for participation in the Silvers’ Run (2.6 Kms) Category?

The Silvers’ Run is a non-timed participative category. While timing certificates will not be provided, all finishers of the Silvers’ Run race category will get the finisher medal post their run on race day (medals will not be posted to individual runners) and participation certificates of Silvers’ run participants will be available for download from https://www.sportstimingsolutions.in/ post 7 working days from race day. 

Will I get a timing certificate and medal for participation in the Champions With Disability (2.6 Kms) Category?

The Champions With Disability is a non-timed participative category. While timing certificates will not be provided, all finishers of the Champions with Disability race category, including Buddies, will get the participation medal post their run on race day (please collect your medal before leaving the event venue; medals will not be posted to individual finishers). Also participation certificates of CWD participants will be available for download from https://www.sportstimingsolutions.in/ after 7 working days after race day.

When will I get my application confirmation and how?

Application confirmation will be sent on your registered email id and will also be updated in profile on the TCS World 10K Bengaluru website post 7 working days of registering. You need to login with your registered email id to view your application status.

Can I register for my friend?

No. An applicant has to sign/agree to the waiver/consent himself/herself. You cannot register on your friend's behalf.

Is it possible to register both myself and my ward/spouse from the same system?

Certainly! You can register multiple individuals using the same system. Just ensure that you log out from your previous profile before initiating a new registration. Remember, one email ID can be used to register only one individual.

I have recently started running. Can I participate in the Open 10K without a timing certificate?

Yes. You can apply under the general criteria of Open 10K to participate.

What will happen once I submit my Open 10K application under confirmation criteria?

Your application for the Open 10K will be confirmed based on the confirmation criteria mentioned above. Please note, confirmation is subject to –

  1. Verification of valid timing certificate submitted by you  (if any)
  2. Verification of documents, where applicable, submitted by you.
  3. Verification of your application’s eligibility under each criterion.
  4. Availability of running spaces under each criterion.
  5. Entry Rules and Guidelines.

Can I and my group of friends/colleagues submit our applications together as a group?

Group entries will be accepted for all the participative race categories (Open 10K, Majja Run , Silvers’ Run and Champions with Disability). There has to be a minimum of 20 individual entries across these race categories to comprise a group. 

Each member of the group will have to register individually on https://tcsworld10k.procam.in using the group registration prepaid code/s. Group registration prepaid code/s need to be purchased in bulk, please call our helpline number +91 80 41739955 (10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday) or email at corporateregistration@procam.in to purchase group registration prepaid codes.

What are the corporate gratification for a corporate registered as a group?

Below are the Corporate Gratification if registered as a group:

  • Corporate / Group to submit minimum 100 entries to be eligible.  
    • The top 3 Corporate / Group with the highest number of participants across all race categories will receive a Trophy / Plaque.  
    • The Corporate / Group with the highest number of Women participants across all race categories will receive a Trophy / Plaque.
  • Corporate / Group to submit minimum 100 entries in Open 10K race category to be eligible.  
    • The Corporate / Group with the highest number of participants in the Open 10K race category will receive a Trophy / Plaque.  
    • The Fastest Corporate / Group among participating corporates with 100-125 finishers in Open 10K (avg. timing will be calculated) will receive a Trophy / Plaque.  
    • The Fastest Corporate / Group among participating corporates with more than 125 finishers in Open 10K (avg. timing will be calculated) will receive a Trophy / Plaque.  
    • The Corporate with maximum finishers finishing in less than 60 mins, will receive a Trophy / Plaque.  
    (Min. 50 finishers required to qualify under this gratification)
  • Corporate / Group to submit minimum 100 entries in Majja Run race category to be eligible.  
    • The Corporate with the highest number of participants in the Majja Run race category will receive a Trophy / Plaque.

* The gratification can be availed only by corporates who are not associated with the Event as the Event's Title Sponsor, Associate Sponsor or Partners

GROUP REGISTRATION PROCESS 

A. Online Group Registration Process where the group/corporate is sponsoring the entry fees of its team members/employees for the Open 10K, Majja Run, Silvers’ Run and Champions With Disability race category.

  1. Point of contact of the group/ corporate (PoC) to email the request at corporateregistration@procam.in with the number of registrations required mentioning the group name and race categories.
  2. Post receiving the group/ corporate group registration email request, the PoC will be emailed the payment link to pay the cumulative entry fees of all its team members.
  3. On making online payment, PoC to share online payment receipt on email: corporateregistration@procam.in with group/corporate details to receive online group registration codes. No codes will be shared if the payment receipt is not shared with us on email: corporateregistration@procam.in. The amount against unused codes will be refunded after deducting the processing fees of INR 175 from the total refundable amount. The refund will be made by 30th May 2024.
  4. On receiving payment confirmation email, a receipt voucher of registration fees will be generated and sent by PIPL to the PoC’s email address.
  5. The TCS World 10K registration team will email PoC the unique codes required to get the individual team members registered online to be part of the group.
  6. All members of the group/corporate need to individually register using the online codes issued by PIPL.
  7. By using the code, the team member is not required to pay the applicable entry fees of the on-ground Open 10K/ Majja Run/Silvers’ Run/Champions With Disability category. 
  8. Purchasing online codes does not guarantee entry to the event. The members of the group/corporate need to register online here using codes before the registration end date or till the running spaces are available for the on-ground Open 10K, Majja Run, Silvers’ Run and Champions With Disability category at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024 edition. Registrations will close as and when the running spaces are filled.
  9. Once online codes are purchased, they can only be used online for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024 edition and till the time registrations are open or running places are available.
  10. Team members not mentioning the online code given by PIPL, and as intimated to them by their POC, will not be considered to be part of the group. Such applicants will be required to collect their running bib number from the Mirchi Get Active Expo separately. No provision of refunding the individual payment or adding such participants in the group will be entertained.

B. Online Group Registration Process where individual team members/ employees will be paying their own entry fees for the Open 10K/Majja Run/Silvers’ Run/Champions With Disability participative category. 

  1. Point of contact of the group/ corporate (POC) email the request at corporateregistration@procam.in with the number of registrations required in the Open 10K, Majja Run, Silvers’ Run, Champions With Disability race category, mentioning the group name. 
  2. The TCS World 10K registration team will email POC the common group registration code required to get the individual team members registered online to be part of the group.  
  3. All members of the group/corporate need to individually register online here using the common group registration code issued by PIPL, and pay the applicable entry fee.
  4. Purchasing the common group registration code does not guarantee entry to the event. The members of the group/corporate need to register online here using code before the registration end date or until the running spaces are available at the TCS World 10K 2024 edition. Registrations will close as and when the running spaces are filled.
  5. Team members not mentioning the online code given by PIPL, and as intimated to them by their POC, will not be considered to be part of the group. Such applicants will be required to collect their running bib number from the Mirchi Get Active Expo separately. No provision of refunding the individual payment or adding such participants in the group will be entertained.
  6. All requisite mandatories (submission of mandatory documents) will apply for all team members registering under the group.

How can I collect my bib for the on-ground race?

a. Running number bibs must be collected by all participants from the Mirchi Get Active Expo from Thursday, 25th April to Saturday, 27th April 2024.

For this edition, participants will be given options to choose their bib pick-up time slot; overseas and outstation participants will get a slot preference for Saturday 27th April 2024. Slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 

b. It is mandatory for all individual participants of the Open 10K race categories to collect their running numbers personally from the Bib Collection Center within the Mirchi Get Active Expo. Confirmed participants must carry along following documents (soft copy accepted) in order to collect his/her number bib:

(i) Application confirmation.

(ii) Govt. approved photo ID proof.

c. In case of unavoidable circumstances, a runner confirmed in any of the race categories can send his/her representative to collect running number bib on his/her behalf. Please note, a representative will not be allowed to collect running number bib on behalf of more than ONE participant. The representative must carry along following documents for number bib collection:

(i) Application confirmation.

(ii) Govt. approved photo ID proof of the runner.

d. Group Bibs collection: A group can send their representative/s to collect the running number bibs on behalf of their team members. Running number bibs of the entire group will be handed over at one go. Groups need to select bib pick-up slots online. The representative/s need to carry the following documents for collection of number bibs:

(i) Printed copy of group confirmation email sent across to the group’s point person

(ii) Printed copy of signed letter on the NGO/company letterhead authorising the representative/s to collect number bibs on behalf of the group. 

(iii) Govt. approved photo ID proof of the representative.

e. No running number will be posted to individual mailing addresses for whatsoever reasons. Further, no number bibs will be handed over to any participant post the declared closing hours of the Mirchi Get Active Expo – by 5 p.m. on Saturday, 27th April 2024.

What should I do if I am unable to open the registration website?

We recommend you to use an updated version Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for an optimized registration experience. You should also clear the cache and cookies and retry. If the problem still persists, send us a screenshot of the error at tcsworld10k@procam.in.

On what grounds can my application be rejected or declared invalid?

Your application can be rejected on any of the grounds listed below. A regret email will be sent to the email ID mentioned in the form spelling out the reason for not accepting your application.

  1. Incomplete form submitted.
  2. Waiver & consent not signed.
  3. Applicant is underage for the race chosen.
  4. Mutilated form/cheque/demand draft/currency notes submitted.
  5. More than one application form received from the same applicant for on-ground event.
  6. Short receipt or non-receipt of application fee.
  7. Required documents not attached/submitted/submitted documents not valid.
  8. Running places are full.
  9. Any other reason.

Under what circumstances will my rejected application fee be refunded and how?

  1. Once an entry is received, no requests for refund of application fees will be entertained, under any circumstances.
  2. Where your application is rejected for reasons whatsoever, the entry fee component paid will be refunded on or before 30th May 2024. An amount of ₹ 175 will be deducted as processing charges. Any add on or parking tickets purchased will not be refunded.
  3. Any refund discrepancies must be brought to the attention of the Event registration team immediately. Refund queries will not be entertained post 30th May 2024.

What options do I have in case my application gets rejected?

NGOs registered with the event's philanthropy partner, Aidbees, have been allotted limited charity running places, which can be availed by applicants directly through the participating NGOs. Charity running places will be available with the participating NGOs for a donation from 1st Feb 2024 to 29th March 2024, or until charity running places last, whichever is earlier. Applicants, under charity running places, will also need to submit – Mandatory documents required for application submission, eg: Govt. approved personal photo identification documents.

For information on Charity Running Places and the list of participating NGOs, write to bizdev@aidbees.org or log on to http://tcsw10k.aidbees.org  

How can I book my bib pick up slot at the expo for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024 on-ground race category?

 In order to collect running number bibs from the Mirchi Get Active Expo (Thursday, 25th April to Saturday, 27th April 2024), participants will need to choose their bib collection time slots. Slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Confirmed participants residing in Bengaluru are requested to choose their bib collection time slots across 25th and 26th April, allowing time slots available on 27th April for outstation participants to collect their running number bibs.

To book a slot, login using your registered email id on https://tcsworld10k.procam.in/ and choose a date and time as per your preference and availability. You can also view your application confirmation after logging into your profile.

Is a Goodie bag available to all participants of TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024?

Yes. Goodie bags will be given out at the 2024 edition of the event. 

Can you post me my Running Number Bib?

No. All participants must come to the Mirchi Get Active Expo to collect their running number Bib.

Can I transfer my bib to somebody else or somebody else can run on my bib?

No. Race day images of participants will be screened visually after the race and if any of the participants is found not wearing the running number bib allotted to him/her, Procam reserves the right to disqualify the registered participant from this edition and the subsequent 2025 edition. Further, Procam International 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.

IMPORTANT: All running bibs have a unique barcode affixed to it. This barcode is synced to the personal details of the registrant, including photographs, submitted by them while registering. All running bibs will be scanned at the entrances of the event venue. Persons without a bib or wearing an incorrect or invalid bib, or where the photograph submitted along with the form does not match with the person wanting to enter the venue, WILL NOT be allowed entry. For Groups, do make sure that you distribute bibs as per the list shared with the group POC and assigned by the Promoter. You are sincerely advised NOT TO EXCHANGE THE RUNNING BIB WITH ANOTHER PARTICIPANT/PERSON. Procam International will also blacklist the group from participating in the next edition, if the group is found to have distributed bibs to non-registered participants/incorrect participants.

Will I get my bib replaced in case I lose it, post bib collection?

We will not be able to replace a bib once issued and duly collected by the participant or his/her authorised representative. 

Can I register on the day of the event?

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

Will my performance at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru in 2024 on-ground event be considered for the Procam Slam?

Yes, Participation in the Open 10K category (on-ground event) at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024 will be considered for the new Procam slam cycle (2024-25). 

Please visit https://tcsworld10k.procam.in/about-us/procam-slam to know more about it. 

Will I get a Race Day T-shirt?

No. Participants will not get any race day tee shirt.

Will I get my bib replaced in case I lose it, or post a bib collection?

No, We will not be able to replace any bib once it has been collected from our end. 

If the bib is not located, what steps will be taken to address the situation?

In the event of a missing bib on our part, we will substitute it with a new, unnamed bib.

What is years participated on Open 10K bib?

“Years participated" on Open 10K running bib 
The "Years participated" on Open 10K running bib is exclusively assigned to Open 10K runners who have consistently participated and completed the "Open 10K" race category since the inception of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru event. Printed on the bib (e.g. 1 & running), the "Years participated" serves to recognize one's longstanding association with the event and their commitment to it. It is determined by combining the participant's first name, last name, and date of birth, the "Years participated" acknowledges their dedication. If a participant identifies an error in the "Years participated" specified in their application confirmation email, we kindly request them to contact us at tcsworld10k@procam.in. Please ensure that the email includes all the bib numbers associated with the participant in the Open 10K race category, over the years. It is important to note that participants must use the same first name, last name, and date of birth to ensure accurate "Years participated" allocation. The last date to request for a correction in the "Years participated" is 29th March 2024.