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Run In Costume – Unleash Your Creativity at TCS World 10K Bengaluru!
Running is not just about speed—it’s about spirit, expression, and community! At the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, we bring you the Run in Costume contest, where your passion for fitness meets the fun of dressing up. Bengaluru is known for its vibrant culture, tech-savvy crowd, and love for sports. This is your chance to celebrate the city’s energy by running in a costume that showcases your creativity. Whether you want to channel your favourite superhero, embrace a legendary character from Indian folklore, or highlight a cause close to your heart—this is your stage!
Why Join?
- Express Yourself: Wear a costume that reflects your personality, fandom, or favourite story.
- Stand Out & Win: The most imaginative costumes will get a chance to be featured and win exciting prizes.
- Run For A Cause: Use your costume to spread awareness for a cause or campaign that matters to you.
- Celebrate Bengaluru: Infuse local flavours by dressing as historical icons, cultural symbols, or folk heroes.
Let’s turn the streets of Namma Bengaluru into a runway of imagination!
So, lace up, dress up, and get ready to run in style!
Make Run In Costume your ultimate platform to showcase your skills, creativity, and love for your favourite characters.
Open 10K Run In Costume Competition – Rules & Guidelines for Participants
- Registration & Enrolment
- Participants in the Open 10K category who wish to join the Run In Costume competition must officially register for the Run In Costume Competition by filling out the official online form (available on the event website).
- The registration form will be live from 26th April 2025.
- Costume Submission
- Participants must upload photos/videos of their costumes on their social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter).
- Participants must take photos at designated photo-op stations set up at the venue, located in both the pre-race and post-race holding areas.
- The posts should be made between 27th April 2025 (Sunday, 7 AM) and 28th April 2025 (Monday, 7 AM).
- The post must be public and include the designated event hashtags - Link
- Eligibility Criteria
- Only participants who complete the 10K run are eligible for judging (this can be checked via the data that is shared with OneGlint).
- Participants must provide their bib number for verification.
- Photo submission must be taken at the venue (photo-op stations) with the bib visible.
- Contest Categories
- Individuals: The top 5 individual winners will be rewarded.
- Entry Confirmation & Judging Process
- All valid entries will be compiled by the event team and shared with the Run In Costume (RIC) judge for evaluation.
- The judging panel will review submissions based on creativity, originality, and alignment with the theme.
- Shortlisted finalists will be selected and reviewed by the designated judge.
- Winner Announcement
- The judge will finalize the top 5 winners based on the shortlisted entries.
- The winners will be officially announced on 30th April 2025 via digital platforms and event communication channels.
- Rewards and Recognition
- The top 5 winners will receive prizes from sponsors/partners (e.g., vouchers, merchandise).
Important Notes
- Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- Costumes must adhere to event guidelines.
- The judge’s decision will be final and binding.