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TCS World 10K Bengaluru | 22 days 20 hours 38 minutes 7 seconds | 26th APRIL, 2026
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Entry Rules & Regulations


World 10K: Rules & Regulations

1. Application Guidelines

Eligibility and Application: Please read all information carefully before submitting your application.

An applicant may only apply for the World 10K Race category.

Each applicant must use a single email address for all communication.

Elite Athlete Verification:

Prospective elite participants must email their timing certificates for verification to eliteathlete@procam.in meeting the timing qualification criteria.

Once your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive a unique referral code to access the Indian Elite Athlete Race Registration Form.

Registration Process:

Registration is exclusively online via the provided link.

The applicable refundable entry fee must be paid during registration. No third parties are authorized to collect entries on behalf of the event promoter, Procam International Pvt. Ltd. (PIPL).

Entry Fees:

Each athlete will have to pay a refundable entry fee of INR 4000/- (Four Thousand only).

Accompanying coaches will also have to pay a refundable entry fee of INR 4000/- (Four Thousand only).

Pre-Submission Checklist: Before submitting your application, please ensure you have:

Met the minimum age eligibility criteria for the event.

Completed all mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*).

Attached your latest timing certificate.

Uploaded a recent, clear passport-size photograph, as per the guidelines specified.
(colour photo with a plain white background, frontal face view with eyes open, no shadows, glare, or headgear).

Provided accurate bank details for prize money and potential refund.

Paid the required entry fee.

Agreed to the 'Waiver', 'Consent', 'Entry Rules and Guidelines', and 'Anti-Doping Undertaking'.

ID Verification:

ID verification has been implemented to ensure data accuracy and protect participant information.

You are required to upload a valid Aadhaar Card or PAN Card to verify your full name, date of birth, gender, and nationality.

The middle name is collected solely for verification purposes and will not appear on the race bib, official event materials, or be used for event classification.

Application Discrepancies and Changes:

Any application with discrepancies in the mandatory requirements will be rejected.

Once registered and verified, no requests for changes to your name, gender, or date of birth will be entertained. All details must match your Aadhaar or PAN card.

After successful online submission, you cannot edit your profile. For corrections, please email eliteathlete@procam.in

Application Status:

You can check your application status on the event registration portal 10 working days after the closure of registrations i.e. 3rd March 2026.

If you are unable to check your status, please contact our event helpline at +91 8527276694 or email eliteathlete@procam.in

2.  Participation Confirmation

Confirmed athletes will receive confirmation via email and WhatsApp within 10 working days after the closure of registrations on 3rd March 2026.

Upon confirmation, athletes must share their travel itinerary to and from Bengaluru for race week, by 19 March 2026. 

Amenities will be provided only to confirmed athletes who have shared their travel itinerary within the stipulated timeline.

Only athletes who report on Friday, 24th April 2026 and participate in the race, will be eligible for a refund of the entry fee. Athletes reporting on Saturday, 25 April 2026 will be eligible for a refund after deduction of one day’s applicable amount.

3. Entry Rejection and Refund Policy

If an athlete’s application is rejected for any reason, the entry fee will be refunded (less an INR 120 processing fee) on or before 20th March 2026.

A full refund (less an INR 120 processing fee) is available only to athletes who participate in the race and report on Friday, 24th April 2026. The refund will be made on or before 10th May 2026.

Refund discrepancies must be reported immediately to the Elite Athlete Management team. Refund queries will not be addressed after 16th May 2026.

Confirmed athletes who do not participate in the race for any reason are ineligible for a refund.

4.  Other Important Points

The right to reject an application for registration is at the sole discretion of PIPL and is non-transferable.

PIPL reserves the right to verify the identity and residence of any confirmed participant. Providing incorrect information will lead to disqualification and forfeiture of all benefits without a refund.

Race day images of all participants will be screened. Any participant not wearing their assigned running number bib will be disqualified from the current and subsequent 2027 edition of the event. PIPL may pursue legal action in cases of impersonation.

Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disqualification.

The event promoter reserves the right to amend or alter the terms of the TCS World 10K Bengaluru at any time without prior notice.